Bounty bliss balls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 packet @checkers_sa padkos coconut flakes 2 cups @checkers_sa simple truth rolled oats 1/3 cup @checkers_sa simple truth coconut oil 1 cup brown dates soaked in hot water for 30 minutes 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Dipping 1/2 cup simple truth smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/4 cup cacao powder Roll in… Salted caramel coconut from Simple Truth Method 1. Place the coconut and oats in a high speed blender and blend until smooth, add in the coconut oil and blend again until combined. 2. Add in the dates, vanilla extract and salt, and blend until you have a smooth consistency and the dough comes together. Roll in to balls, chill in the freezer until set. 3. Once set, make the chocolate dipping sauce. Melt together the peanut butter, coconut oil and the syrup. Mix well, add in the cacao powder until well combined and dip the bounty bites and roll in the crushed caramel coconut flakes. Place in freezer to set & enjoy!! Photo Gallery Hope you love these divine Bounty bites! M*
Everything bagel ciabatta sandwich
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2-3 sourdough or ciabatta buns toasted Pesto mayonnaise (just mix pesto with your fave mayo) 1 cup sliced peppers 1 cup sliced eggplant 1 cup sliced zucchini Sundried tomatoes Sliced tomatoes Sliced red onion Buffalo Mozzarella or vegan cheese of choice Fresh herbs Everything bagel spice from The old stone mill Method 1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Place the vegetables on a tray and drizzle with oil, garlic salt and roast for 15-20 minutes untilgolden.3. Add a generous layer of pesto mayo to your toasted buns, layer the vegetables, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes , sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.4. Add red onion, add the torn mozzarella and fresh herbs and add more mayonnaise and the part of the toasted bun. Photo Gallery Hope you love these super delicious sarmies!! M*
Roasted vegetable tomato spagetti
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1x packet LSF gluten-free spaghetti 1 1/2 cups mini tomatoes 1/2 red onion diced 1 1/4 cup chopped zucchini 1/4 cup almond flour Garlic salt to roast 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast Vegan parmesan cheese grated Olive oil Fresh herbs to serve Method Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Place the tomatoes, and onions in a baking tray and cover with garlic salt, lemon juice, oregano, and olive oil. Roast at 180 degrees Celsius for about 15-2 minutes. Add the zucchini to another baking tray drizzle with olive oil, and then sprinkle over the almond flour, more herbs, and salt to taste. Mix well and then roast until golden. Once the spaghetti has cooked, drain and add to the roasted tomatoes and mix well, add some nutritional yeast if you like too, and then add 1/3 cup grated vegan parmesan. Add the spaghetti to your serving bowls and then top with the roasted zucchini, pine nuts, and herbs. Add some more cheese before serving. Photo Gallery Hope you love this easy and fresh spaghetti dish! M*
Sweet potato quinoa bowls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love This beautifully curated recipe is in collaboration with @Checkersa. I have been so fortunate to have been able to work with them. Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 cup Simple Truth Quinoa; cooked to package instructions1 large O-So-Orange Sweet Potato; peeled and cut into 1cm thick slices1 large exotic purple sweet potato; peeled and cut into 1m thick slices2 tbsp. Forage and Feast Olive OilSalt and pepper; to taste1 avocado1 packet (200g) shelled edamame beans1 cup baby spinach2 tbsp. Padkos Mixed NutsA few edible flowers for garnishFor the dressing:2 tbsp. tahini2 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. mustard1 tbsp. honey or sugar1 tbsp. lemon juice2-3 tbsp. waterSalt and pepper; to taste¼ tsp. each of garlic, ginger, chili, fresh turmeric mix Method 1. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.2. Roast in a preheated oven/air fryer until golden. Ensure it’s cooked through.3. For the air fryer, air fry in the basket for 10 minutes at 200ºC, spreading the sweet potatoes out as much as possible.4. For the oven, spread the sweet potatoes on a roasting tray in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven at 200ºC.5. For the sauce, whisk together all the ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.6. Assemble cooked quinoa and vegetables in 2 bowls, sprinkle over some nuts and edible flowers and drizzle with tahini dressing. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Checkers really did outdo themselves. It was delicious! M*
Blueberry sponge pudding
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Watch the full recipe here! For @checkerssa https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu67tW7I5z4/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 4 cups fresh blueberries from @checkerssaJuice and finely grated rind of 1 Tango Fruit1 tsp. cinnamonA generous pinch of saltFor the Sponge:45g vegan butter1 cup castor sugar (keep 2 tbsp. aside for dusting) sub with coconut sugar 1/2 cup plant milk1 tbsp apple cider vinegar130g (about 1 cup) gluten-free cake flour or sub with almond or oat flour 1/4 cup cornstarch1½ tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. salt Method 1. Preheat your air fryer to 160°C. Make sure to use a 2-litre capacity air fryer that is safe for use with dishes.2. Mix the berries (set aside a handful), Tango Fruit juice and rind, cinnamon and salt, and then pour the mixture into the baking dish.3. Air fry the blueberries for 5 minutes, then give them a good stir.4. Cream the vegan butter, sugar (excluding the 2 tbsp.) until light and fluffy. Add the curdled milk and mix well.5. Sift the dry ingredients into the butter and milk mixture.6. Gently mix everything until just smooth and spoon the batter onto the blueberries.7. Carefully spread the batter out so that it covers the blueberries.8. Dust with castor sugar and sprinkle the last handful of berries over the surface.9. Air fry for 40-50 minutes (depending on the air fryer brand and the shape of the baking dish) or until the top is golden and brown, and the sponge layer is cooked through. If the top starts browning before the centre is cooked, cover it with a layer of foil.10. Serve with whipped cream, custard or ice cream. Photo Gallery Hope you love this baked dessert, it sure is delicious! Re-create for @Checkerssa M*
Wild mushroom cauliflower risotto
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 3 tbsp. Vegan butter 2 x 180g exotic mushrooms 2 tsp. fresh thyme; chopped 1 small onion; finely diced 1 clove garlic; crushed 1 glass of white wine 1 tbsp. dried shiitake mushroom powder (ground to a powder in a spice grinder) ½ cup vegetable stock 1 cup coconut cream 2 packets (300g each) Simple Truth Cauliflower and Turnip Rice from @checkerssa ½ cup finely vegan grated Parmesan Salt and pepper; to taste 2 tbsp. parsley; chopped Method 1. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. 2. Add the mushrooms and thyme, season well and cook until browned. Make sure you don’t crowd the pan. 3. Spoon the mushrooms out and continue cooking in the same pan – add another tablespoon of butter and add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. 4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. 5. Add the wine and dried mushroom powder and let it reduce by half before adding the stock and cream. Let it simmer and reduce for 5 more minutes or until thicker. 6. Blanch the cauliflower and turnip rice in a separate pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute. Stir into the creamy sauce along with ½ the browned mushrooms, Parmesan and parsley. 7. Season well and serve topped with the rest of the mushrooms. Photo Gallery Hope you love this gluten-free and cozy recipe* M*
Beet mushroom ravioli
Beet mushroom ravioli is a trying yet super rewarding dish! This dish is so delicious, filled with a creamy mushroom filling. Fried crispy, topped with flavourful thyme butter. Fry, drizzle, slice top with more butter and enjoy! YUM!
Top Cruelty free Make up products
Top cruelty-free makeup and face regime introduced by the talented Lanese Kemp from The Gooseberry blog. She had laid out from start to finish how she maintains that glow, whilst being a mother and without hurting the environment. Now all of the above sounds like a win to me!
Two ingredient granola tarts
Two ingredient granola tarts are what’s on my breakfast table this mothers day. Since I will be celebrating Mothers day with my two boys, these cute little tarts will go down pretty well. If I say so myself. What makes these tarts so special is the fact they are made with just dates and Simply granola’s let’s get figgy granola.
Almond praline chocolate eggs
Almond praline chocolate eggs are just what I’d like for breakfast every day, just kidding. These though take a bit of effort to make but they are soooo worth it. They are 100% vegan tempered chocolate eggs, made with the best fait maison ingredients you can think off.
