Aduki, Chestnut and Red Wine Ragu

Onion fried Garlic Fried Aduki beans 300gram Fresh chestnuts baked and peeled 150grams Green peppers 2 big pieces Carrots 2 big pieces Celery 2 sticks finely chopped Fresh tomatoes 400grams Parsley rosemary and thyme Cup of red wine Fry the veggies add the tomatoes, wine and chestnuts last. Reduce for two hours at least topping…

Tahini Pineapple, Tomato and Chilli Chutney

This was used as a side dish to the Spinach and Chickpea curry on my new forest retreat. It was inspired by a ripe pineapple, what more can i say, sometimes ripeness is the mother of invention. Pineapple chopped into rough pieces 2-3cms (please remember the centre and the skin of it is not good…

Strawberry and Almond Biscuits

These little babies are just one of the lovely treats I have for this weekends retreat. They are healthy, gluten free, and vegan, and seriously tasty. Toasted Buckwheat Flakes 100g Almonds crushed 200g Sugar 100g Lemon Juice 4 tablespoons Oil 2-4 tablespoons Strawberries 100g plus some for the top make a mixture this is sticky…

Braised Tahini Cabbage

I know what you are thinking, why bother! but seriously guys this was one of the best things I have eaten in months. I had it on a retreat in Portugal. So good. It is so simple and awesome. Just make it! NOW! Quarter a white cabbage, cover in olive oil, mix up some lemon…

Mega Mango and Turmeric Cheesecake

So I made this on the last retreat and it was possibly the most awesome desert EVER! I thought I had invited it but a quick search of the interweb reveals many others have had a similar moment of genesis. So here the recipe with measurements that are real. (Some of you will know what…

Bliss Balls Basics-Only three ingredients

I have been asked for this on my retreats so here it is. This is the basic ‘formula’ now add what ever takes your fancy.   Note: Makes 20-30 balls, depending on the size you prefer. Ingredients: 1 cups nut butter or tahini 1 cup sesame seeds or nuts of choice grind to preferred constancy (chunky…