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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Cooking Time: 15m

This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is so delicious. I love this time of year because pumpkin is one of my favorite vegetables – it is so versatile and so easy to make a creamy vegan sauce. You never have to feel like you’re missing out on mac and cheese...

October 28, 2020

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Cooking Time: 20m

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is one of my favorite fermented foods to make and eat! This is such a simple recipe, but you do have to tend to the sauerkraut as it ferments. During the process, open the jars once a day to release air. When you open the jars,...

October 21, 2020

Rice Stuffing with Butternut Squash

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

This Rice Stuffing with Butternut Squash is a very different way to make the annual stuffing to accompany your roast turkey dinner. I love trying different Thanksgiving options and this is one of my favorite stuffing recipes. It still contains that seasonal favorite – cranberries! I start by cooking rice...

October 19, 2020

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Cooking Time: 32m

These are Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and I love to make them for my kids to enjoy after a long day at school or doing activities. They taste great even though they are made with natural sweetener and whole wheat grains. If you don’t have any pumpkin spice, you could make...

October 16, 2020

Focaccia with Roasted Squash

Cooking Time: 3h 5m

This Focaccia with Roasted Squash is inspired by some bread I ate while on my travels in Tuscany! This focaccia is amazing – topped with sweet, tender strips of roasted butternut squash, scattered with fragrant thyme and drizzled with sweet delicious honey. You won’t be able to resist a second...

October 13, 2020

Two Ingredient Fresh Pumpkin Pasta

Cooking Time: 18m

When I was on vacation in Italy a few years ago, I did a pasta making course and this Two Ingredient Fresh Pumpkin Pasta is a take on one of the recipes I learned there. You only need two ingredients to make this wonderful pasta: flour and pumpkin puree which...

October 11, 2020

Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Cooking Time: 40m

This Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette is best served cold with blanched green beans set aside until cooled then mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, craisins, baby arugula, fresh mozzarella balls and some toasted pine nuts. My homemade dressing comprises olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, zest, Dijon...

October 2, 2020

Polenta Pumpkin Cake

Cooking Time: 1h 15m

Polenta Pumpkin Cake is a really nice recipe to make this fall. To get this cake right, you will need to drain the steamed pumpkin overnight so make sure you start it a day before! This savory cake tastes great alongside a cheeseboard or with antipasti. To make it, start...

October 1, 2020

Chickpea Pasta Soup

Cooking Time: 40m

I love an easy dinner in one bowl and this Chickpea Pasta Soup serves up just that. I make a tomato base soup with sweet onions and garlic, some red pepper flakes, canned whole tomatoes and tomato puree then fill the pot with canned chickpeas, whole wheat pasta and freshly...

September 30, 2020

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

Cooking Time: 35m

This Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal is a quick and delicious breakfast option when you need a tasty morning treat. I often prepare this recipe in advance and leave the oatmeal ingredients in a bowl in the refrigerator. When I get up in the morning, I simply turn on the oven and...

September 29, 2020

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Cooking Time: 2h 50m

This Homemade Pumpkin Puree recipe is an all time classic. The best thing about making your own pumpkin puree? It doesn’t contain any hidden ingredients or preservatives. This means that you can be assured that when you use it, you are getting the real deal! Cut a pumpkin in half...

September 28, 2020

Pumpkin Pie Butter

Cooking Time: 50m

This Pumpkin Pie Butter recipe is so simple to make once you have prepared your ingredients in advance. It really is the taste of pumpkin pie but in a creamy butter form. This recipe is great for spreading, dipping and topping things. Even better – it is paleo, vegan, gluten...

September 28, 2020

Ricotta Dumplings with Pumpkin

Cooking Time: 30m

These Ricotta Dumplings with Pumpkin and Crispy Sage are like delicious puffs of air, drenched in a buttery sage sauce with pumpkin and hazelnuts. My top tip when making these dumplings is to work gently. Don’t overwork dough or you will have stodgy dumplings. Use Italian Tipo 00 flour for...

September 25, 2020

Hibiscus Poached Pears

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

This sweet sounding Hibiscus Poached Pears recipe is one of my favorite fall desserts which includes a beautiful range of ingredients that work so well together to enhance the flavors of the others. Bosc pears infused and poached in salted-honey with hibiscus tea, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks and orange rind. I...

September 14, 2020

The Best Salmon Deviled Eggs

Cooking Time: 15m

Stop what you’re doing right now. I’m about to share the recipe for The Best Salmon Deviled Eggs. These delicious appetizers will go down a treat at your next party. If you’re not a fan of salmon, feel free to use something else like chicken fillet, ham, cheese, mushrooms, caviar...

September 8, 2020

Honey, Basil & Peach Baked Brie

Cooking Time: 15m

I made this Honey, Basil & Peach Baked Brie last week when I had a couple of girlfriends over for a glass of wine and a catch up. It was the perfect snack and combined fresh juicy peaches and fragrant basil with the rich creamy baked cheese. Yum! To make...

September 7, 2020

Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Time: 1h 37m

Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is one of those recipes when you hear the ingredients you think, “no, that combination won’t work” but once you try it, you will change your mind so fast! Mixing goat cheese and sweet potatoes with roasted grapes is genius and I can’t...

September 4, 2020

Homemade Canned Peach Butter

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

This Homemade Canned Peach Butter recipe is an all time classic. This homemade fruit spread tastes delicious slathered on a piece of toast or a biscuit, still warm from the oven. Sometimes I spoon it over ice cream and I wouldn’t be lying if I told you I sometimes just...

August 28, 2020

Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese

Cooking Time: 17m

This Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Goat Cheese is a fantastic party snack that you can easily serve on a sharing platter. It’s vegetarian (but not vegan!) so it will suit lots of your guests. Meat eaters will love it too! To make this recipe, start by toasting baguette in...

August 21, 2020

Red White and Blueberry Popsicles

Cooking Time: 8h

These Red White and Blueberry Popsicles are a patriotic must-have this Labor Day! If someone asks me what my favorite holiday is, I always say Labor Day. The last celebration of the summer and the weather is always perfect for enjoying homemade popsicles! These popsicles are super easy to make...

August 21, 2020

Cheesy Carrot Fritters

Cooking Time: 1h

My family absolutely loves these Cheesy Carrot Fritters which I seem to make really frequently. These will taste fantastic as a side dish for some of your favorite main dishes or as a main themselves with a green salad on the side. To make these, I shave lengths of carrots...

August 18, 2020

Eggplant Pizza

Cooking Time: 50m

Yes, that’s right our Eggplant Pizza is gluten free and your new best friend. I use one large eggplant cut into ¼-inch thick slices and I substitute those for pizza bases. Voila, who knew?! I top with pizza sauce for the real deal followed by mozzarella cheese slices, cherry tomato...

August 16, 2020

West Coast Avocado Toast

Cooking Time: 5m

This West Coast Avocado Toast reminds me of one of the best brunches I’ve ever eaten. It was in a cafe in San Francisco and I don’t know if it was because I was so hungry or on vacation but it really was the tastiest breakfast I ever had! Hummus,...

August 13, 2020

5-Ingredient Peach Tart

Cooking Time: 25m

As the name suggests, you will only need five ingredients to make this 5-Ingredient Peach Tart! It is a great way to use up peaches in the summer. It tastes delicious served with vanilla ice cream and it takes under 30 minutes from start to finish. To make this recipe,...

August 11, 2020

Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich

Cooking Time: 10m

I always think of this Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich when I am in the mood for a healthy but filling lunch. It is delicious and full of flavor and the chickpeas will keep you feeling full until dinner time. My tip to you is to make sure you use toasted...

August 11, 2020

Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Squash & Tomatoes

Cooking Time: 12m

Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Squash & Tomatoes is one of those side dishes that I love to make when the tomatoes and zucchinis I grow in my vegetable patch ripen. It’s full of Mediterranean flavors thanks to garlic and Parmesan. It is super simple to make too. Start by sautéing zucchini and...

August 11, 2020

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