Mexican bean dip
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 can of black beans fried in a pan with some oil and mashed with 1 tsp dried cumin, 1 tsp dried smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. 1 tub @bwellfoods vegan spread (roasted onion, paprika cheddar & chives) Smashed avo with salt and lemon juice Roasted corn (roast fresh corn in an air fryer for 5-8 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius with oil, salt pepper spices) Couple tbs of your favorite salsa Sliced tomatoes Black olives sliced Fresh cilantro Chilli salt to top Method 1. Layer by starting with the chilled refined beans, tup of @bwellfoods dip, smashed avocado , salsa, roasted corn, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, salt, and pepper! Serve with corn chips. Photo Gallery Hope you love this flavourful and protein packed dip!! M*
Caramel banana pancakes
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Batter 1 cup self-rising flour or flour of choice 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1-2 tbsp sweetener or sugar of choice 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 cup water or plant milk Cinnamon sugarToppings 2 bananas sliced (sub with apples, pears, or peaches) 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup coconut sugar Splash of vanilla Method Mix all of the pancake ingredients until smooth, and set aside. Heat a nonstick pan and dollop 3-4 tbsp of the batter in the centre, swirl until the pan’s base is covered with batter. Let it cook for 2-3 mins on each side, repeat with the rest of the batter, and cover the pancakes with a cloth so they stay soft. Add the bananas to a pan, let them fry a bit, add a splash of coconut oil, and lastly add the sugar so they caramelise along with the coconut milk. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes on low, until caramelised. Roll up the pancakes with cinnamon sugar, and pour the hot caramel bananas over the pancakes & enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love these amazing pancakes as much as we do!! M*
Créme brûlée donuts
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 19g active dry yeast * 200ml soy milk 40g white sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp vanilla powder or 1 tsp vanilla essence 200g bread flour 200g all-purpose flour Potato egg (ingredients below) 100g vegan butter or cubed coconut oil 1 L canola oil for frying Cinnamon sugar for dusting Protein egg 1 tsp potato protein or corn starch 1/8 tsp xanthan gum 1 1/2 tsp plant-milk 2 tsp nutritional yeast Vanilla Coconut filling 400ml coconut cream 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Brûlée sugar 1 cup sugar granulated 1/4 cup water Method For the vanilla custard filling: Whisk ingredients well together and heat on medium heat until thickened, place in the fridge to chill, place in a piping bag with a round nozzle, and pipe the donuts. Donuts Heat the plant milk until lukewarm and then add the active yeast, and leave to bubble for a few minutes. Sift together the two flour, sugar, potato egg, vanilla seeds, and salt together. Gradually pour in the bubbly plant milk mix and then once they are mixed gradually add bits of the vegan butter while kneading or using a bread attachment kneading slowly until homogenous. Place in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and leave to rise for 30-60 minutes until double in size. Once risen, wrap up in cling wrap and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, divide the dough and save the rest to make cinnamon knots, roll the dough out 1 1/2 cm on a floured surface and press out round shapes with a cookie cutter, or a wide-rim glass. Place the donuts on a floured baking tray, leave to rise until doubled and then once risen. Heat about 500ml of canola or any other flavorless oil, add the donuts once the oil is heated to frying temperature (test with a piece of dough, it should rise to the top while frying), and fry the donuts 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once brown on both sides, scoop out with a slotted spoon, on paper towels. Once cooled press in a hole with the tip of the frosting pipe you’re going to use for the vanilla coconut cream, or make use of a straw. Brûlée Sugar topping Here you can sprinkle on the sugar and caramelise with a blow torch, or make caramel and dip the donuts. Add the sugar and water for the caramel (brûlée) to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce the heat to medium. Heat the sugar, giving the pan a gentle swirl occasionally, until it turns golden. Take the pan off the heat and swirl the pan until the color deepens slightly. Working very carefully, dip the top of each donut into the caramel. Wear a glove for extra protection on your hands. Lift the donut from the caramel and tilt it, away from your fingers, to let the excess drip for a few seconds, then place the donut aside to let it cool. Repeat with the remaining donuts. If you find the caramel in the pot is getting too stiff, return it to the heat, swirling the pan, until it warms up and becomes less viscous. Photo Gallery Hope you love these amazing donuts!! M*
Miso butter couscous butternut
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 small butternut pumpkins, washed and steamed soft 1 cup Israeli couscous (sub with wholewheat) 1/2 cup cooked lentils of choice (I used Beluga lentils my sister brought back from France from me) 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced 1 tsp of your favourite lemon grass paste or lemon grass-infused pesto (this one from Pesto Princess is my fave) fresh basil to serve pine nuts to serve vegan cream cheese mixed with your favourite pesto to serve Honey Miso butter 1 tbsp White miso paste or regular 1/3 cup vegan butter or margarine 1-2 tbsp honey or agave or golden syrup Method Steam the butternuts in the microwave or bake in the oven until soft, remember to poke holes in with a knife to let the air escape. Once steamed, slice open and remove the seeds. Heat up the miso butter mixture until well combined and brush the butternut with the miso butter. Bake the butternut for 15 minutes. Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions until soft, then add in your pesto, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and cooked lentils. Scoop into the butternut holes and add a drizzle of more miso butter on top, bake for another 5-8 minutes. Serve the butternut with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and a dollop of the pesto cream cheese. Photo Gallery Hope you love these gorgeous stuffed butternuts! M*
Edamame hummus
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 x 375g can chickpeas, drained slightly 1 heaped tbsp tahini 3/4 cups edamame thawed with boiling water 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp nutritional yeast some olive oil (sub for the canned chickpea brine instead of the oil) salt and pepper to taste Sticky soy edamame 1 cup thawed edamame with boiling water 1 heaped tbsp soy sauce 1-2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sesame seeds some oil (leave out for oil-free) edible herbs to serve Method Add the drained chickpeas, edamame, tahini, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, some oil or brine water, salt, and pepper to taste and blend until super smooth. Adjust the taste to your liking, sometimes I like adding in some miso paste, honey, or even soy milk. Add the edamame to a pan lined with parchment paper, drizzle over the soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds, add a touch of oil if you like, and bake to air-fry for 10-15 minutes until caramelised. Scoop the hummus onto your serving bowl, add the cooled edamame on top, and chill until serving time! Photo Gallery Hope you love this super flavourful and protein-packed hummus!! M*
Easter spiced biscotti
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients • 2 tbsp ground flax seed flour• 2 cups all-purpose white flour or self-rising flour• 3⁄4 cup caster sugar (or coconut sugar for unrefined sugar version)• 1 tsp baking powder• 1 tsp cinnamon• 1 tsp ginger• 1⁄2 tsp cardamom (optional)• 1/4 tep all-spice• 1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt• zest 1 large (unwaxed) orange• 3⁄4 cup toasted cashews from Gaby’s earth foods or almonds, chopped roughly• Some dried raisins or ginger pieces• 1⁄4 cup + 1 tbsp soy or almond milk• 1⁄4 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted• 1⁄4 cup Amaretto liqueur (or more plant milk for an alcohol-free version sub with a shot ofespresso)• 11⁄2 tsp vanilla extract• Melted chocolate vegan chocolate• Sprinkled to decorate Method Melt coconut oil / vegan butter gently over very low heat, preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius, and line a baking tray with a piece of baking paper. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, salt, orange zest, chopped nuts, and dried fruit in a large mixing bowl. Combine all the wet ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and bring the dough together gently The dough should be not too dry or too sticky. If it’s too dry,add a touch more (1 tsp to begin with) plant milk or a touch more flour, if it’s too wet. Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a long, thick log on a lightly floured surface. Press it down slightly. Transfer the logs onto a large baking tray and flatten it into a 3-4 cm in diameter and 25 cmlong log. Place in the hot oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the log’s surface is firm and lightlybrowned. Let the logs cool down for 15-20 minutes before cutting them. Cut it into 1-1 1⁄2 cm slices with a sharp bread knife, be very gentle. Place the slices on a baking tray cut side down and return them to the oven for the second bake. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, at 160 degrees Celsius until your biscotti achieves the desired crispness & colour.8. Once cool, dip the biscotti in the melted chocolate, and sprinkles, and let them air dry. Keep them in an air-tight container for 3-4 weeks or freeze them. Photo Gallery Hope you love these deliciously crisp and spiced biscotti! M*
Cucumber mushroom spring rolls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 6-8 rice paper sheets 2 cups oyster, or wild mushrooms or mini button mushroom, diced if necessary 1 medium cucumber sliced into strips with a peeler fresh basil ramen salad crunch Dipping sauce 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1-2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp sesame oil hot water to smooth it out Method Add the mushrooms to a pan, add a dash of water to simmer down, then add some soy sauce, a touch of honey, and sesame oil to caramelize. Let the mushrooms cook down and cool once cooked. Slice the cucumber slices and set aside, add some lukewarm water to a large plate, dip the rice paper in the water, drain the excess water, and place the rice paper sheet on a wooden board. Add 2-3 slices of cucumber to the rice paper, then 2-3 tbsp of the mushrooms, fresh basil, and 1 tbsp of the ramen salad crunch. gently but quickly, fold over the edges of the rice paper, and roll up like a burrito. Brush with a bit of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Mix the dipping sauce and serve alongside the spring rolls. Photo Gallery Hope you love this super crunchy and flavourful recipe!! M*
Raw hot cross bun bliss balls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1/ 2 cup brown dates soaked in water until soft 1/3 cup soft raisins 1/3 cup smooth nut butter of choice (I used cashew) 1/2 cup raw walnuts 1 cup buckwheat groats 1/2 cup rolled oats pinch of salt to taste 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 tsp ginger powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 ground cardamon (optional) Cross Topping 1/3 cup cashew butter (sub with almond or peanut butter) 50 g vegan white hot chocolate or 1/4 cup coconut oil and some honey to sweeten until you have a super smooth paste. Method Here you will need a blender with a high velocity to blend everything well, or you can blend the wet separately from the dry for a smoother consistency. Add the walnuts, buckwheat, and oats to a blender and blend until crumb-like texture, I like the buckwheat slightly whole. Then drain the dates, add to a blender along with the raisins and nut butter, and blend again, add a bit of water if necessary to create a soft caramel-like texture. Then in a large bowl, fold the caramel into the dry mixture and then fold in the spices, here you can add some more chopped walnuts if you like. Add 1-2 tbsp of the batter to the palm of your hands and roll into balls, press slightly flat, and then freeze. Mix the topping for the hot cross buns, scoop into a ziplock bag, and snip off the tip. make a cross on to each bliss ball and keep it in the fridge to enjoy as you like! Photo Gallery Hope you love these delish Moorish raw hot-cross bun balls* M*
Double chocolate hot cross buns
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 4 1/2 cups flour bread flour or all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/2 cup soft brown sugar, divided 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup vegan butter or margarine, room temperature Flour piped cross: 1/2 cup all-purpose or bread flour 1/2 cup water Hot cross bun bread wash: 1 1/2 tbsp melted vegan butter 1 tbsp golden syrup 11/2 tsp ground cinnamon extra chocolate chips Method Measure and weigh out all ingredients before beginning. Heat the coconut milk to lukewarm, then, stir in the 2 tbsp of the brown sugar with 1 tsp of flour. Add the yeast stir with a wooden spoon and cover. Place the bowl in a warm area to activate for 10-12 minutes. Add the remaining flour, plus the remaining brown sugar, cacao powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate chips to a large bowl. Gently mix the ingredients for a minute, and use your hand to knead the dough until it comes together, the dough will look shaggy. (here you can make use of a stand mixer with a dough hook) Then, add in the room temperature vegan butter, and mix until the butter is incorporated into the dough, knead until you have a smooth dough. Place the dough ball into a large greased bowl, and cover with a clean dish towel. Place the bowl in a warm area. Proof the bread until it’s doubled in size, about an hour. While the dough is rising, you can grease a medium baking dish with cooking oil, or leftover vegan butter. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down lightly and gently pull the dough from the bowl onto a floured surface. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, to divide the dough into 12-16 even pieces. To form round rolls, gently roll a dough ball in between your palms. Then pinch the bottom of the dinner roll together to create a more round top, and place the buns in the baking dish when done. Cover the dinner rolls with a thin clean dish towel place in a warm area and let them double in size again. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. For the cross topping: Mix the flour and water in a small bowl. If you find the mixture is too runny to be piped, stir in another tablespoon or two of flour. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or ziplock bag, and snip the end of the piping bag. Pipe one long line over a row of rolls, and repeat until every bun has a cross on it. Once the oven is preheated, place the vegan hot cross buns into the oven to bake for 23-28 minutes until golden. Glaze: Mix the tablespoon of melted vegan butter, golden syrup, and cinnamon, for the bread wash. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls. Add a few more chocolate chips on top. Allow them to cool slightly, and serve warm with vegan butter. Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container or freeze. Photo Gallery Hope you love these super fluffy buns!! M*
Medjool stuffed dates
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 8-10 Medjool dates, pits removed (replace with brown dates, here you can smash them and use them as the base if not possible to stuff) Cashew pistachio nut butter or any nut butter of choice 100-150g Dark chocolate to dip Cashew butter frosting Crushed nuts to decorate Cashew butter frosting 1/3 cup cashew pistachio nut butter (sub again with nut butter on hand) 50g vegan white chocolate or icing sugar to mix Method Remove the pits of the Medjool dates, stuff them with 1 tsp nut butter, and add a few crushed nuts inside if you like. Freeze for about 20 minutes before dipping in the melted chocolate. Mix the frosting ingredients and then decorate the dates, add crushed nuts, and freeze again for 10 minutes. Enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love these ultra delicious raw vegan snacks!! M*