Rice Crispy Cakes with Tahini and Honey

This is a more wholesome version of the classic children’s favourite, the rice crispy cake. Just as easy to make, this tahini and honey recipe is a clear winner: the crispy cakes are chewy, moist and sticky like the traditional recipe but with the added nutritional benefit of sesame seeds and no refined sugar or other nasties. The whole family thinks they are awesome! Continue reading »

Very Berry Fruit Loaf

This is my kind of fruit loaf: jam packed with juicy berries, no added sugar or fat, super easy to make and soooo good with a cup of tea. The recipe has a secret ingredient which gives the loaf a wonderfully sweet and fruity tang. Your little people will love this loaf too, satisfying even the most raisin-obsessed toddlers. Continue reading »

Jerk Chickpeas

I’ve always been curious about the flavour of Jamaican jerk chick*n so decided to create a vegetarian version of the dish. And so, ‘jerk chickpeas’ was born. Sweet, aromatic and full of flavour, this dish has soon become a family favourite. Continue reading »

Chocolate, Orange and Prune Cake with Orange & Maple Frosting

My latest cake creation is especially for my daughter, to celebrate her second birthday. Yey! I needed to create a cake that A-L could share with her friends at nursery whilst not inflicting sugar infused chaos on the nursery staff. Thus, I developed this Chocolate, Orange and Prune Cake. It is a wonderful chocolatey, fruity and zesty cake and without refined sugar or other nasties. We all loved it. Happy Birthday A-L xx Continue reading »

Chocolate and Black Bean Chilli

Chocolate and chilli. What a great combination. This recipe uses these two ingredients, together with little black beans, to create a wholesome, rich and smooth chilli that can appeal to everyone’s taste-buds, whether young or old. Continue reading »

Coconut and Cardamon Rice Pudding

This rice pudding has a twist: it is infused with cardamon and coconut, yet dairy and sugar free. Continue reading »

Rhubarb and Orange Compote

This recipe is a sweet but zesty compote to serve with natural yoghurt. It is a regular pudding in our household during rhubarb season. The compote is pretty to look at (who doesn’t like bright pink food?!), easy to make and both cheaper and nicer than shop bought yoghurts. The little lady loves it and we love her facial expressions as she enjoys the sweet/ sharp flavour sensation! Continue reading »

Leek, Cannellini Bean and Thyme Casserole

Somehow inspired by French homecooking, this leek, cannellini bean and thyme casserole has a wonderfully thick and creamy texture with a nice depth of flavour provided by the leek and thyme. Appealing to little ones and adults alike, the casserole is wholesome and easy to make. Best served outside on a warm day in the French countryside! Continue reading »

Tahini and Honey Biscuits

These Tahini and Honey Biscuits have a flavour which reminds me of peanut brittle. They are really yummy! The biscuits make a nice treat because they contain the wonderfully nutritious tahini and are only sweetened with honey. Continue reading »