Sides and Soups — vegan

The classic Hasselback potato calls for a LOT of butter and in my plant based journey so far, I haven't been able to either create or buy a butter replacement that I enjoy at all. It seems I always end up comparing with the real thing and I always end up being disappointed 

My solution to this problem: change the recipe entirely. The only thing my Hasselback potatoes have in common with the original recipe is the ultra thin slices. But I guarantee you, it is absolutely delicious and the best part is that most people think I...

Turns out making your own coconut yogurt at home couldn't be simpler! We have made 3 batches so far and here is how we arrived at the tastiest and richest version. So thick, it had a similar texture to greek yoghurt. 

Ingredients:

1 Can of coconut cream

2 Probiotic capsules of 50 billion each

Method:

Shake your coconut cream can very well and empty in a glass or ceramic container.

Empty the probiotic capsules on top and mix with a wooden spoon. You will have to push and squeeze the powder on the side of...

Ingredients:

-2 Tbsp avocado oil

-2 garlic cloves

-1 medium onion sliced

-1 medium butternut squash (about 3 cups)

-2 pears (keep 1 slice per bowl for presentation and add the rest to the soup)

-1/2 tsp curry powder

-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

-1/2 tsp fresh ginger

-750 ml vegetable broth

-1 Tbsp Peach Hot Sauce

-Sea salt and black pepper to taste

-1/4 cup cooked farro 

-Handful of pine nuts

-Sprig of fresh thyme

Method:

Preheat your oven...

Ingredients:

-1 cup wheat berries (soaked overnight)

-3 cup vegetable broth

-3 cup brussels sprouts quartered

-1 shallot

-2 tbsp olive oil

-1/4 cup crush walnuts

-1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

-1tsp Pineapple Hot Sauce (adjust to your spiciness preferences)

-Zest from 1 lemon

-Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Method:

Bring wheat berries and the vegetable broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Cooking time varies with how long you've soaked your wheat berries. Cooking...

These are officially my new obsession! They are very salty so take that into consideration when you add to a recipe.

Ingredients:

-1/4 cup capers

-1/2 cup avocado oil

Method:

Soak for 30 minutes, rinse and dry with a paper towel by tapping lightly. Let dry for a few minutes.

Heat 1/2 cup of avocado oil in a cast iron pan.

Add capers to the oil stirring gently

Let brown and remove from the oil onto some fresh paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Allow to cool off to...