These lovely tahini and sesame seed biscuits are slightly chewy in the middle and crisp on the outside – they are a favourite traditional Greek recipe in the run up to easter and they pop up in all the Greek bakeries. They are vegan and gluten free and probably the quickest biscuits to make! Be careful with the baking time as it can be a minute between perfectly cooked and burnt! Perfect served with a good black coffee….
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Chocolate Orange Cake
At this time of year it feels like the Spring birthdays and celebrations are in full swing but that the season is yet to catch up with us! There’s so little growing in the ground that we go back to the store cupboard for ideas – like this easy chocolate orange cake. It’s quick to whip up from some store cupboard ingredients and a juicy orange. We enjoyed this as a Mother’s Day cake but it’s perfect for a weekend treat for the family or with a coffee in the afternoon! We can never have enough cake, obviously, and this classic combination works really beautifully….
Vegan Chocolate Orange Mousse
Well… healthy but still dessert? This is it! A chocolatey mousse with a good hit of orange juice made using tofu and coconut cream – no eggs and no dairy cream. It takes minutes to make and would be a great dinner party dessert with a wee biscuit. You simply whip it all together! …
Buckwheat Salad
At this time of year, everyone needs a wee injection of colour: enter the pomegranate and orange! Our buckwheat salad brightens up the table when you need it most. Keep January bright and beautiful with this refreshing lunch, full of nutrition to keep the bugs at bay! …
Red Cabbage Casserole
Traditionally red cabbage is cooked gently and slowly for a long time but you can also cut the cooking time for a delicious healthy and colourful winter veg dish. We love this with a baked potato or as a side dish with a tart or pie. The sweetness goes really well with more earthy flavours….
Fig & Orange Cake
A cake inspired by seasonal Spanish ingredients that will bring a little sunshine to your afternoon tea table. Lovely, tangy and moist, and of course, quick to make, this is a nice one to share with some friends. The fruit brings a natural sweetness so you really don’t need much extra, hence the small amount of agave syrup used here. We hope you like this!…
Last minute vegan gluten free christmas cake!
This is a really handy recipe for a last minute vegan Christmas cake if you didn’t make yours in October! It can also be made in advance and stored well wrapped until you’re ready to decorate it, just before Christmas. This suits many dietary requirements so perfect for whoever turns up at your door over the Festive season!…
Gluten Free Mince Pies
These are great for a gluten free friend as a gift or perfect for all the family when you want to make your own mince pies for a special festive treat. Our mincemeat is sugar free but still sweet and the pastry is short and delicious. Decorate the tops with cut out pastry shapes to make them extra pretty! What better to get you in the festive spirit!…
carrot and orange cake
This is a special recipe from our friend David – yoga teacher and fellow food enthusiast! He gave us this recipe in a slightly more conventional form with ordinary wheat flour and we did some serious adapting and came up with this! It’s a gorgeous orange colour, and great for afternoon tea so why not set aside a couple of hours and invite your friends to tea!…
Carrot Cardamom Pilaf
This is a Turkish speciality from ancient times. It makes a great accompaniment to a main dish like tagine or you could use it to stuff vegetables with. It also makes a nice alternative to plain rice with a curry or dal. …