plant-based recipes and mindful living

Mains, Soups & Stews

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Sushi is one of those dishes that seems easier to buy than make from scratch, and I mean who has time to be making sushi?! But, if you find yourself at a loose end and want to make something that looks impressive and tastes delicious […]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

I’m really excited to share this delicious moussaka recipe, from the lovely Sarah Philpott’s new cookbook, The Occasional Vegan – plus you have the opportunity to win a copy of the book for yourself in my first ever giveaway!  I’ve followed Sarah for awhile on […]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

  I’m sharing this delicious mint basil pesto pasta that I’ve created, it’s full of flavour and is a perfect weekday meal, that is super quick and simple to prepare. I’ve been following the Low FODMAP diet for a couple of months now and it’s […]

Lentil Bolognese [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Lentil Bolognese [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally got a new recipe for you and it’s a goodun! This Lentil Bolognese is absolutely delicious despite having no onion or garlic in it – and it’s still full of flavour. If you’ve read my blog […]

Creamy Mushroom Carbonara – Compassionate Kitchen Crew – cooking class review

Creamy Mushroom Carbonara – Compassionate Kitchen Crew – cooking class review

Apologies for my long time absence on here. I am still alive, but I’ve not been too well and as a result I’m probably not going to be as regular updating this little space as I’d like to be.  A couple of week’s ago, I […]

Pasta alla Trapanese [vegan]

Pasta alla Trapanese [vegan]

A couple of years ago my boyfriend and I went on holiday travelling around Italy for a couple of weeks – it was pretty awesome. We went to Rome, Naples, Sorrento and then took a night ferry over to Sicily. I ate A LOT of […]

Vegan Pad Thai with Asparagus

Vegan Pad Thai with Asparagus

This Vegan Pad Thai is so quick and easy, you’ll definitely want to add this one to your weekday evening meal repertoire – trust me! In fact, I wasn’t planning on posting this recipe, this was just my Saturday night dinner creation. I took a few […]

Vegan Lentil Lasagna

Vegan Lentil Lasagna

For as long as I can remember Lasagna has been my favourite dish. I love a good vegetable lasagna packed full of whatever the season has to offer, but lentils provide this beaut more of a meaty texture. This dish is packed full of flavour, and […]

Carrot and Swede Soup with Smoky Pumpkin Seed Croutons [vegan]

Carrot and Swede Soup with Smoky Pumpkin Seed Croutons [vegan]

I’ve got the February blues and I feel grumpy. I’m in desperate need of Spring, but it’s grey, cold and miserable, and the promise of warmer days seem still too distant for my liking. This carrot and swede soup definitely brings a little sunshine to […]

Miso noodle soup with fried tofu

Miso noodle soup with fried tofu

I’m having a miso revelation. I love the stuff and this miso noodle soup is not only super quick to make but also really tasty, and it’s really good for your tummy too.  Miso is from Japan and is made from fermented soybeans, sounds a […]