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Chunky Guacamole

Chunky Guacamole

October 15, 2014 by Elizabeth

It took me a very long time to appreciate the awesomeness that is the humble avocado. I wasn’t introduced to the fruit until I was well into my twenties, I am sure, and my first response to it, served on its own, was blergh! I persevered though, and I began my love affair with the avocado …

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Strawberry Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream

September 27, 2014 by Elizabeth

A vegan, all natural, refined sugar free frozen dessert. My ice cream machine died last year. It was a gruesome, horrible death with a cracked bowl and bright blue coolant oozing all over the contents of my freezer. This was the second time this happened (same model) and I haven’t replaced it yet. I’ve had …

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Vegan Shepherdess Pie with a Creamy Cauliflower Mash

August 28, 2014 by Elizabeth

A delicious comfort-food vegan shepherdess pie. There is a definite hint of Autumn in the air. The days are getting cooler and the Shetland landscape is turning from leafy green into shades of burnt umber, russet and gold while the peat hills are covered in glorious flowering purple heather. Colder days require comfort food.

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Middle Eastern Spiced Campfire Chickpeas

Vegan Camping Recipes: Middle-Eastern Spiced Chickpeas

August 21, 2014 by Elizabeth

In this deliciously fragrant vegetarian campfire dish, a homemade sub-ah b’har seven-spice mix is used to season onions, chickpeas and seasonal greens. Perfect as a side, or even as a light main meal. There is something wonderfully primal about cooking over an open fire. The smell of the wood smoke, getting the fire lit and …

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Avocado & Strawberry Salad with a Balsamic Reduction

August 17, 2014 by Elizabeth

My lunch. Today. Yum. This was so nice I was really excited to share it with you all as soon as possible. The combination of avocado and strawberry is really something extraordinary, and when you pair those flavours and textures with balsamic vinegar and black pepper – wow. Just… wow.

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Tuscan White Bean Salad

June 10, 2014 by Elizabeth

I’ve only ever been to Italy once; back when I was younger and thinner. I spent a whirlwind of a weekend on the island of Sardinia at an all expenses paid car launch (I didn’t even have a driving license back then!). There was a red carpet laid out upon our arrival on a private …

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The Easiest Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe

October 15, 2013 by Elizabeth

This is the easiest spiced cranberry sauce recipe. Just throw the seven ingredients into a saucepan, simmer for 10 minutes, chill, and serve! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy I love cranberry sauce. A Thanksgiving or Christmas meal isn’t complete without it, in my opinion. Cranberry sauce is the accompaniment which …

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Spiced Tomato and Courgette Chutney

September 16, 2013 by Elizabeth

Love homemade chutneys? Try making this spiced courgette chutney using ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh spices. It’s a delicious autumn treat perfect with a ploughman’s lunch. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy I have fond memories of home-made jams and preserves from my Canadian childhood. Alas, preserving is not something I’ve …

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