KALE AND SWEETCORN SALAD
Words and Images Amber Bremner As a kid, sweetcorn was a permanent summer staple. Almost always served outside, as part of a barbecue meal, and leaving chins and fingers dripping with salty butter. You just can’t beat the simple joy of sweetcorn. There are, of course, ways to enjoy it and keep your hands clean. […]
Swede-as Christmas Ham
If you’re stuck on what to feed your vegan guests this Christmas, or are opting for a meatless celebration, this is the hero dish for you. This glazed swede has the sweet scent of bay leaf, cloves and sticky muscovado sugar. It will leave everyone curious and wanting more, even those Christmas ham worshippers. […]
Scope’s Raw Chocolate Orange Tart
Recipe Scope Rotorua, Images Ashlee Decaires Scope’s Raw Chocolate Orange Tart This is another gem of a recipe from Dana at Scope in Rotorua, and it ticks all the boxes—vegan, paleo, gluten free and refined sugar free. At Scope they make one large (23cm) tart where you can buy a slice to enjoy, but at […]
Getting Dippy
Recipes and images by Amber Bremner Warmer days, relaxed evenings, casual meals. What’s not to love? Grazing platters are our friend when celebrating or entertaining, but they’re also a great way to put together a bit of this and that to make a nutritious meal with something for everyone. Here are two delicious plant-based dips […]
GOCHUJANG BEAN AND WALNUT BALLS
Recipe & Images AMBER BREMNER I have a whole nut and seed department in the fridge (they last longer there) because they’re an absolute staple in a plant-based diet. Nuts provide healthy fats, protein and fibre, but most importantly—texture and flavour. Cashews are my go-to for creamy dishes, including desserts, while walnuts are the winner […]
SEEDED CRACKERS
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Packed full of seeds, these super simple crackers are delicious topped with avocado for the perfect snack. They are also an awesome addition to a platter with cheese or hummus. ⅓ cup ground almonds ⅓ cup sunflower seeds ⅓ cup sesame seeds ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds ⅓ cup […]
CHOCOLATE BOUNTY BALLS
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Makes 16–18 balls Low carb and very low in sugar but still able to help with the sweet cravings, I sweeten mine with maple syrup, 1–2 tbsp is plenty, but you can switch this out for other sweeteners like monk fruit, yacon or xylitol. 2½ cups desiccated coconut […]
ASPARAGUS FARINATA
Recipe & Images: AMBER BREMNER Farinata (also known as socca in France) is made with chickpea flour and water. These simple ingredients can be enhanced with herbs, spices or vegetables, then cooked in a very hot oven to create a deeply golden quiche-like pancake with lacy edges. Use any fresh soft green herbs you like […]
Easy Vegan Pad Thai
Recipe and Images: V on Wheels Noodles 225g Pad Thai rice noodles (white or brown rice) “Egg” 200g extra firm tofu, drained ½ teaspoon ground turmeric Himalayan salt, pinch Veggies & sauce: 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 cup green beans 1 spring onion, chopped 1 carrot, grated 1 cup […]
Coconut Beetroot Soup
Recipe and Images: V on Wheels Serves: 4 Vegan/Gluten free/Oil free 3 beetroots, scrubbed 1 cup leeks, finely sliced 2 cups celery stalks, finely sliced 1 tbsp fresh root ginger, grated 1 litre fresh vegetable stock 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp coconut cream, plus extra to serve Small handful pumpkin seeds (toasted) and coconut […]