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Mutton, Celeriac and Sweet Potato Pie
This dish is my own take on a classic Shepherd’s Pie, using some slightly more interesting vegetables for the mash and mutton instead of lamb for the mince. Mutton is a fantastic source of protein and essential micronutrients, it tastes just as good as lamb - just slightly less sweet - and in my opinion, it is a more ethical and sustainable meat to choose over lamb. The recipe is gluten-free, and I made mine cow’s-milk-dairy-free, but it can readily be made without any dairy.
Tamari Salmon and Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Dressing
Stir fry is a go-to recommendation for my clients who have limited time and need to get more plants in their diet. This recipe, combined with super nutritious, omega-3-rich wild salmon, is a force of nutrients to be reckoned with (that is ready in 20 minutes). Don’t worry if you don’t have all the exact ingredients – another great thing about stir fry is that you can put just about any vegetable in it and it will taste great. All I ask is that you include at least 5 different varieties. I also recommend including the bean sprouts, as in this recipe, they substitute what would have been noodles.
Banana and Blueberry Porridge Bread
Flourless banana and blueberry porridge bread. This is much milder, denser and more like a breakfast loaf than your traditional super sweet, gluten-rich banana bread (aka cake). It's a nutrient-dense, gluten-free and lower sugar alternative that can be enjoyed plain or toasted, with butter / chia jam / nut butter / yoghurt.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
It’s pancake day but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy pancakes all year round. So, here’s a fun way of making pancakes that involves a little added veg, some protein (eggs) and no flour (or gluten) to make a balanced meal and avoid any post pancake energy slump. Gluten-free, dairy-free (if you like), and delicious!
Hazelnut Twix Bars
Hazelnut Vegan Homemade Twix Bars that taste as good as they look and sound. These are dairy-free, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free! When it comes to sweet treats like this, I’m always going to be an advocate of balance and not making them a routine thing. I also recommend enjoying these straight after a savoury meal with plenty of protein in, as they will be digested with that meal and this will help to reduce any spike in blood sugar levels afterwards. There are still multiple health benefits to the natural ingredients in these so I will always recommend homemade over shop-bought processed foods.
Prawn and Tempeh Red Curry
Thai curry has got to be one of my favourite foods. Although, perhaps this is unusual, but I always prefer my homemade curries to takeaways or anything that has come from a packet. You really don’t need a paste if you have enough of the herbs and spices in your store cupboard. This particular dish has aromatic flavours, a good level of spice, a coconut base and a bit of peanut butter thrown in for good measure. I’ve combined two types of protein - prawns and tempeh - but you could do one or the other, or something different!
Carrot, Swede and Orange Cake
A gluten free, veggie-packed take on your traditional carrot cake. Due to the coconut flour and ground almonds, the end result is a fairly dense but deliciously moist loaf. This is a great recipe for the winter months when there’s an excess of root vegetables around and you are looking for other ways to use them up.
Lemon, Courgette and Almond Cake
This lemon, courgette and almond cake is a lovely citrusy loaf to enjoy in the summer months. It’s deliciously moist – the kind that you have to eat with a fork. It’s also gluten free, dairy free and relatively low in sugar. I also added a little turmeric to it to make it super yellow and just a teeny bit aromatic.⠀
Beetroot Chocolate Brownies
This has got to be one of my most tried and tested recipes and they really are divine. Beetroot is naturally very sweet and grated into this mix, it bulks up the batter and limits the need for a gluten-rich flour. These are rich, moist and chocolatey - give them a go and you won’t be disappointed.
Gluten Free Breaded Fish (and Chips)
A healthy alternative to fish and chips with the added satisfaction of being nourishing. This is a super simple recipe for breading your fish fillets before baking. I like using salmon, but the recipe will work with most fresh fish fillets. Always aim to get wild fish that is sustainably sourced, and mix up your dietary intake of oily and white fish as they both have different health benefits.