Chili oil dumplings
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups shredded vegetables 1 cup mushrooms of choice (preferably diced) 1-2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice Sat and pepper to taste 1/4 cup diced spring onions Dumpling wrappers (local Asian store or make use of rice paper sheets, just wet and then add filling) Sesame seeds to fry Chilli oil dressing 2 tbsp chilli oil found at your local supermarket 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp liquid sweetener 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice Diced spring onion to serveFresh basil or mint to serve Method Fry the vegetables and mushrooms in some oil, add some soy sauce and liquid sweetener, and let it start to become sticky before lastly adding in the spring onion and turning down the heat. Remove the filling to cool down. Fill each dumpling wrapper with 1 tbsp of the filling, fold over neatly, and fry again until crispy, add a dollop of soy sauce and sesame seeds, and then mix the chili oil dressing. Pour over and let it simmer for a few minutes and serve on a plate with the spring onions and fresh herbs. Photo Gallery Hope you love this dumplings as much as we do!! M*
Lemon cauliflower bean soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower head washed and diced (approx 4 cups) 1 yellow onion diced 1-2 garlic cloves 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or cannelloni beans 300-400ml coconut milk Vegetable stock 1/3 cup nutritional yeast Salt & pepper to taste300g gnocchi uncooked Lemon flavoured olive oil to top @babylonstoren Fresh lemon sliced to top Dill Nigella/onion seeds Method 1. Add a dollop of oil to a deep dish cast iron pot, add in the diced onion and garlic, and fry until fragrant, add the rest of the soup ingredients and let it simmer for 25 minutes or so until the cauliflower is soft. Once cooled, blitz everything together until smooth. Add in the uncooked gnocchi and bring to a simmer once again until the gnocchi is soft, season to your liking. Serve with the lemon oil, lemon slices, dill, and onion seeds. (More coconut milk or cheese on top if you like) Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for two days. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Have a lovely blessed easter** M*
Curry quinoa salad
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts 1 1/4 cup chopped butternut sliced avocado 1/3 cup dried cranberries olive oil nutritional yeast salt and pepper 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey Caramelized seeds and pecans 1/3 cup mixed seeds 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup syrup or honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon Curry sauce 1/3 cup runny tahini 1/4 cup raw honey or syrup 1/4 cup coconut milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp ground or freshly grated turmeric 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon salt and pepper to taste hot water to smooth out if needed Method Preheat the oven or air-fryer to 180 degrees Celsius and add the sliced Brussels sprouts and butternut to a parchment paper-lined tray. Drizzle with 1-2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1-2 tbsp honey or syrup, and some salt and pepper, and roast for about 15-20 minutes until golden. Add the mixed seeds and pecans to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with the honey and cinnamon. Let it bake for 10 minutes or so until jammy, let it cool, and break it into pieces to serve. Mix or blend together the sauce ingredients and set aside. Once the veggies have cooked and you are ready to assemble the salad, start by adding the quinoa to a bowl, roasted vegetables on top, cranberries, caramelised seeds & pecans, sliced avocado, and a generous drizzle of the curried sauce on top. Serve and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love this nourishing and easy recipe!! M*
Coconut hot chocolate
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 1 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups plant based milk2 tbsp vegan hot chocolate or white hot chocolateWhipped olé whip or coconut cream to topShredded coconutSyrup to topChopped chocolate to top Method 1. Heat up the milk, whisk in the hot chocolate and pour in to serving glass.2. Top with whipped cream, coconut, chocolate and syurp. Photo Gallery Hope you love this cozy and delicious hot chocolate! 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*
Cream of broccoli zucchini soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Ingredients4 cups broccoli washed diced2 cups diced zucchini1 small red onion400ml can coconut cream (more for on top)Vegetable stock to top1/3 cup nutritional yeastSalt and pepper to taste1 1/2 tsp ground corianderCooked jasmine rice, cooled and rolled into small ballsOlive oil to frySesame seedsFresh cilantro Method 1. Fry the red onion in some olive oil until translucent, add in the ground coriander, broccoli, zucchini, salt and pepper. Fry a bit more before adding in the coconut cream, and top with vegetable stock.2. Add in the nutritional yeast and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Let the soup cool and blend until smooth.3. Add the jasmine rice balls into a bowl with sesame seeds and roll and cover, then drop into a hot pan with olive oil and fry until brown.4. Serve the soup with more coconut cream, jasmine rice balls & fresh cilantro. Photo Gallery Hope you love this cozy soup recipe, the rice balls are such a fun add on! M*
Creamy tomato soup chakalaka chickpeas
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 4 cups tomatoes diced (Roma or tomatoes of choice)2 cups mini roma tomato, washed1 giant red onion dicedGarlic saltOlive oil to drizzle1 tsp ground Coriander1 tsp ground Cumin1/4 cup sun dried tomato paste1/3 cup diced sun dried tomatoes1 cup soaked cashews400ml coconut cream, more to serve4 cups vegetable stock, plus more water if neededPepper to tasteChakalaka chickpeas1 can chickpeas, drained and washedChakalaka spiceOlive oilSalt and pepper to tastePesto to serve with soup (i made my own with dill and basil)Coconut cream to serve Method 1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the tomatoes and diced onion on a parchment paper lined baking tray and drizzle with oil, spices, garlic salt and toss with the sun dried tomato pesto. Bake for 15-18 minutes until gooey and jammy.2. Pour in to a pot to simmer on the stove, add the diced sun dried tomatoes, cashews, coconut cream, vegetable stock and seasoning and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Once cooked let it cool before blending or make use of an hand held blender.3. Whilst the soup is cooking, add the chickpeas to a parchment paper lined baking tray and drizzle with oil, chakalaka seasoning (1 -1/2 tsp) , salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius until crispy.4. Once the soup is nice and smooth, pour through a sieve to get rid of the seeds and skin. Serve the soup with the roasted chickpeas, coconut cream and pesto drizzle of choice. Photo Gallery Hope you love this delightfully and comforting recipe! M*
Mashed potato mushroom lentil pie
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Butterbean mash potatoes3 cups peeled and steamed potatoes1 cup butterbeans1/3 cup vegan margarine or vegan butter1/4 cup nutritional yeast1 tbsp corn starch1 cup coconut milk to mashGarlic salt to taste2 handfuls baby spinachLentil mushroom pesto filling2 cups cooked brown lentils3 cups brown button mushrooms, sliced1 small yellow onion@inapaarmanskitchen mushroom pesto (i used the 1/2 of the packet)1 tbsp corn starch1 tsp dried thyme1 tbsp soy sauceSalt and pepper to taste Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Mash the potatoes, add the butter beans, margarine, nutritional yeast, garlic salt and milk. Mash until smooth and lastly fold in the raw, washed spinach and set aside, keep warm.2. For the filling, add a dollop of oil to a pan, add in the onion, dried thyme, mushroom pesto, mushrooms, and sauté until the mushrooms have lost their water, sprinkle over the corn starch, and add some milk. Season and let it thicken, take 10-13 minutes.3. Scoop the filling into your serving dish, top with the mashed potatoes, and sprinkle over some cheese.4. Bake the pie for 15-18 minutes until golden on top and serve with some crusty bread and salad! Photo Gallery Hope you love this cozy recipe as much as we do, it’s a favourite! M*
Carrot Miso soup
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Roasted carrots700g carrots washed and diced2 red onions dicedOlive oil1-2 crushed garlic cloves1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground corianderSalt and pepper to tasteMethod1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Place the carrots and onions on a baking tray and drizzle with oil, add in the garlic, spices, salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes.Soup2 cups coral lentils (sub with canned butter beans)500ml coconut cream or coconut milk500ml vegetable stock (more if needed)Salt to taste Method 1. Heat the stovetop to medium, add the roasted carrots and onion in to the casserole and then the rest of the soup ingredients.2. Bring to a simmer for about 30 minuted until the lentils are cooked through. Let the soup cool down before blending.Toppings3. For the topping: mix together 1/3 cup tahini with equal amounts of honey/agave. Add some hot water to smooth it out.4. Serve the soups with the tahini drizzle, sprinkle of za’atar and other fresh herbs. Photo Gallery Hope you love this creamy roasted carrot soup! M*