Mushroom & Spinach Filo Pie

  An earthy assortment of mushrooms, fresh baby greens and the salty creaminess of cheese muddled together and nestled in a flaky golden pastry! If that doesn’t sound like a fancy pie, perfect for a quick Sunday lunch, I don’t know what does.What started out as an idea to make classic Spanakopita parcels, one of my favourite Greek comfort…

Wild mushroom & thyme risotto

Hearty, rich and all kinds of creamy is what a traditional risotto is all about! The earthiness of a porcini mushroom stock and a variety of wild mushrooms is what lends this dish all the flavour you need. Often known as ‘the death dish’ by any Masterchef enthusiasts out there, it’s considered being time-consuming and tedious to make….

Spiced apple strudel

Flaky golden buttery layers of pastry and sweet spiced apples, all the warmth you need on a cold winter day! This recipe is a cheat’s way that makes the traditional Viennese Apfelstrudel feel like a quick comfort dessert at home with a simple filo pastry. A mere mouthful and I find myself reminiscing over my holiday in Austria…

Guava pâte de fruit

Christmas at home isn’t complete without these blush red bites and the intoxicating fragrance of guavas! All those hours stirring viscous, bubbling molten fruit pulp and sugar culminate into this simple and festive pâte de fruit or guava cheese as most of us know it. This one is made almost all natural without any artificial additives such…

Roasted carrot & ginger soup

Carrots and coconuts pair perfectly with a subtle kick of ginger to make this a perfect meal on a cold winter day! It’s sweet and spicy, creamy and comforting and everything you want a soup to be.The gorgeous colour is just an added bonus when you have fresh organic produce that does all the work for you….

Cilantro & peanut pesto

A fresh and simple take on a pesto, this cilantro and peanut pesto switches it up from the traditional basil & pine-nut pesto while still tasting just as heavenly. Experimenting with pestos is something I love, different herbs, different nuts and an endless amount of flavour combinations. It works great as a spread, stirred through some pasta or…

Rye & wholewheat seed crackers

These dark and rustic rye wholewheat crackers have an intense and nutty flavour, are packed full of superfood seeds and make the perfect healthy snack to binge eat with no regrets! Toss all the ingredients together, bit of kneading and in no time you’ll have yourself freshly baked crackers, much better than looking through ingredients on store-bought…

Avocado & spinach hummus

An all-green version of a classic hummus, this avocado & spinach hummus is extra creamy and addictive!  If you’ve still not gotten onto the superfood bandwagon, chickpeas are definitely a great start, they’re delicious and packed full of protein. Adding  superfoods to your hummus simply bumps it up a notch if you’re looking for something healthy, think of…

Creamy turmeric-roasted pumpkin & carrot soup

Pumpkin season is here! One of my favourite ways to cook them is oven roasted with a lovely golden brown char that elevates the sweetness of the vegetable. This soup makes a hearty bowl of creamy goodness packed full of flavour, turmeric-roasted vegetables topped with crunchy spiced chickpeas. A simple yet filling lunch that still keeps you healthy! Let…

Kale & apple smoothie bowl

Back to smoothie bowls! Green smoothies don’t always look like the most appealing of the lot, I agree, but mask it with fresh fruits and you’ll barely (almost never) taste the greens. Usually mangoes and berries are go-to smoothie fruits, but trust me, apples and pears are just as delicious. Although with this one, I’ve bumped…

Roasted carrot chips with hummus

Roasted vegetables aren’t just for Sunday roasts! The next time you fancy binging on a bunch of oily, salt ridden chips or fries from the shop, consider switching up to a healthier version. Alright, the healthier version would ideally be sweet potatoes; can’t get your hands on any of those? Use other root vegetables such…

Rosemary & sea salt crackers

Homemade herb crackers are definitely a handy snack to fancy up a cheese platter or even to munch on just by themselves. Serve them with a bowl of hummus or a platter with cheese and cured meats and you’ll have yourself some quick and easy dinner party appetisers ready to go. These rosemary and sea…