My son is 3 years old and loves sweet things, of course. His favourite biscuits are the biscoff and bourbon kind. Well, can you blame him? They are lovely! I thought, why not combine them and create a cake inspired on both, with both tastes? This 2 tier cake is delicious and there are no… Continue reading Biscoff and bourbon biscuit cake
Category: other delicious bits
Katsu tofu
I love a katsu curry! Up until recently I never even thought of making it myself, it was always a good excuse to go out for dinner! But since trying to make it myself, oh my, not going back!! Is so delicious and incredibly easy to make! Not even to mention, a lot lighter on… Continue reading Katsu tofu
Lentil NO-meatballs
Lentils are one of my favourite pulses/ legumes. I didn't use to eat them before going vegan, but now they're a staple in my kitchen. Lentils are rich in iron, folate and proteins. They are also low in calories, and have no fats or cholesterol. If you're cooking brown/ green lentils, it's always good to… Continue reading Lentil NO-meatballs
Creamy courgette and mushroom orzo pasta
This dish takes 20 minutes to make and is absolutely delicious! You can add other vegetables if you prefer, keeping the proportions the same. Nowadays is so easy to find vegan alternatives of different cheeses, that getting soft cheese is not a difficult or expensive task. What a treat! What you need: 2 medium courgettes,… Continue reading Creamy courgette and mushroom orzo pasta
‘Quichotilla’
I saw a recipe that used chickpea flour to make a quiche, and I thought, what a brilliant idea. But then I thought, what about a Spanish tortilla? Damn, what about a quiche and tortilla all together? And I came up with 'quichotilla'! This is beautiful.... full of flavour, textures and easy to make -… Continue reading ‘Quichotilla’
Cinnamon biscuits
Just some delicious cinnamon biscuits, tasty and easy to make! Time: 30 min Type: biscuits Difficulty: 1 pan Makes: about 12 biscuits What you need: 220g self-raising flour 3 tbsp maple syrup (or more to taste), plus a little for brushing 45g smooth almond butter 30g vegetable spread 1 flax 'egg' 1 tsp ground cinnamon… Continue reading Cinnamon biscuits
Chickpeas and chocolate chips cookies
Chickpeas are so versatile. Who would have thought that you can make delicious sweet cookies with these beautiful pulses? A 100g has 19g of protein, over 30% of the recommended daily dose of iron and magnesium. The fibre content is fantastic too. Also, this cookie dough can be eaten raw if you prefer! Time: 25… Continue reading Chickpeas and chocolate chips cookies
Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta
I'm always thinking about news ways to cook pasta, I just love it! Arguably, any vegetables go well with pasta, if cooked well. However, there is something about Mediterranean style veggies, they just marry pasta perfectly. Artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes are a perfect combination! Super easy to make, you won't regret! Time: 25 minutes Type:… Continue reading Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta
Beetroot Risotto
This risotto is easy to make, is vibrant, filling and delicious! Fantast way to get some good vitamins and minerals, with the beetroot, spinach, ground almond and nutritional yeast. A good meal any time of the year. Time: 30 minutes Type: main Difficulty: 1 pan Makes: 3 servings What you need: 300g risotto rice 1… Continue reading Beetroot Risotto
More nice than naughty spinach buns
I created these little buns to try and get my little one to eat more greens... we all know that toddlers are not the easiest to please! Everyone in the house ended up eating them, they are fluffy, tasty and full of hidden nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the soya milk, spinach, flaxseeds and herbs.… Continue reading More nice than naughty spinach buns
Plant Based Portuguese 