With a challenge to create a healthy Halloween inspired recipe using Lio Licious freeze-dried berries, I had so many ideas in my head for colourful, creative goodies to bake. I decided on simple but delicious spiced pumpkin muffins, topped with a frosting whipped with activated charcoal to create the natural black colour – and of […]
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Chocolate Cake Donuts
I recently worked with The Groovy Food Company, creating a recipe using one of their newest products: Virgin Coconut Oil infused with Turmeric. This time around it’s all about their Organic Creamed Coconut, which I couldn’t wait to try as I’m obsessed with all things coconut – to eat and any form of toiletry! Made […]
Strong Roots Easter Feast: Veggie Toad in the Hole
If you’re on the look out for quick, convenient and healthy foods when time is short but you still want to eat well, award-winning brand Strong Roots should be on your radar. Last year I worked with these guys (check out my Veggie Chilli-Loaded Sweet Potato Fries and Squidgy Avocado & Walnut Protein Brownies recipes!) […]
Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Baked Oats
If I had to pick a favourite fruit, apples would definitely be up there. They have to be crisp, juicy, not too sweet or too tart, and mostly red with a green twinge. I eat at least one a day; as it is, chopped up and added to a big bowl of yogurt and berries, […]
HelloFresh: Flavour Generator Challenge
If you’ve not heard of HelloFresh (where have you been?) they are the leading global provider of fresh food at home, aiming to provide each household with the opportunity to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals with no planning, no shopping and no hassle required. Whether you are a cooking novice, have no time or just want […]
Dairy-free Summer Berry & Coconut Lollies
It’s summer, the sun is out (sometimes) – which means, ice cream time! ☀🍦🍧 Working with Alpro I’ve created these delicious dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free ice lollies using the Coconut Soya yogurt which adds a creamy, tropical touch. Combined with a berry chia layer, have these ready in the freezer for when you want to cool […]
#WellnessCracked Mango, Walnut & Coconut Granola
Working with California Walnuts, their ‘Wellness Cracked’ campaign aims to champion the many health benefits of this so-called ‘super nut’ as well as its versatility as a healthy snack and cooking ingredient. Being a huge lover of all kinds of nuts – walnuts in particular – of course I was keen to get on board […]
Seeded Vegan & Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Bread
One of my favourite brands when it comes to stocking up on healthy baking essentials is Indigo Herbs, who specialise in ‘unique ethical premium quality Superfoods, Vegan Plant Protein, Mushroom Powders, Herbs and Loose Teas’. A friendly bunch offering all kinds of goodies, I was recently set a challenge to create a gluten-free, vegan and […]
Gizzi Erskine & The Groovy Food Company Chocolate Fondant Challenge
When I saw that The Groovy Food Company had teamed up with quirky and inspirational TV personality, chef and author, Gizzi Erskine, to create an innovative range of modern recipes using the brand’s natural products, I was rather excited. As someone who has looked up to Gizzi for many years, this partnership caught my attention […]
John Lewis: Berrylicious Raw Cheesecake
When John Lewis got in touch about working with them, I jumped for joy with excitement. As one of the most loved and respected independent retail stores in the UK, it’s a brand synonymous with quality and luxurious but affordable offerings aimed at all stages of life. For the project, I was sent a beautiful […]
Alpro Go On: Pea & Mint Soup Recipe
I’ve been a big fan of Alpro products for a while, especially their plant-based alternatives to yogurt. If you haven’t heard about or seen it in the shops, the brand have just launched the new Plain Big Pot which has a delicious super thick, smooth texture – making it a tasty and high protein addition […]
Seasonal Berries: Strawberry & Chocolate Cheesecake Tart
Working in collaboration with Seasonal Berries who I’ve joined forces with before on another recipe challenge, now it’s the turn of strawberries to be the star of the show in a healthy recipe. With Spring in full bloom, it’s all about enjoying nicer weather (SOME of the time, at least), lighter mornings and evenings and […]
It’s Pepper Time Smoothie Challenge
I’m always up for a challenge – especially when it comes to food – so when I received an email about getting involved in It’s Pepper Time’s Smoothie Challenge I thought, why the hell not? An EU-funded initiative, It’s Pepper Time aims to promote the use of peppers in everyday recipes and meals. Deliciously sweet, […]
Sweet Potato & Beetroot Chickpea Pizza
I’ve been challenged with created a selection of recipes in celebration of International Sweet Potato Week (from 1st – 13th April) in collaboration with American Sweet Potatoes. Being a big lover of the super nutritious bright orange root vegetable, I love how versatile they are in both sweet and savoury recipes – it’s hard to […]
Sweet Potato, Edamame, Feta & Pomegranate Salad
As part of a campaign with American Sweet Potatoes to celebrate International Sweet Potato Week (from 1st – 13th April), I’ve been challenged to create a series of recipes showing how versatile and delicious sweet potatoes are. I’ve always been a huge fan of the bright orange root vegetable, whether blended up and used in sweet […]