Chocolate, Orange & Cointreau Truffles

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I was having a browse through my recent posts and it seems I’ve been on an almond rampage lately. So for a little variety I’ve made the primary ingredient in this dish cashew (to be honest, it wasn’t intentional though … Continue reading 

Vegan Vanilla Bean Custard

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As mentioned in my Strawberry Crumble post, I have always enjoyed making (and eating) custard. Apparently so much that I would eat bowl after bowl until I felt sick as a child. So it’s not surprising the I have brought … Continue reading 

Quinoa Ravioli Stuffed with Mushroom and Olive Tapenade

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Woah. That title packs a punch. But this dish is worthy of a lengthy title. As you might have noticed by now I love basically all things quinoa. Especially when it’s delivered a bit out of the ordinary. I originally … Continue reading 

Quinoa and Almond Milk

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I was preparing some almonds to make another batch of my homemade almond milk the other day and decided it might be nice to pack a nutrient punch and add some quinoa. We all know I’m not adverse to adding … Continue reading 

Red Curry Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Here is a different take on stuffed peppers. With some bite from the red curry paste, protein from quinoa and a slight creaminess from the coconut milk this is a pretty fancy meal that is no trouble to make at … Continue reading 

Spelt Quinoa Muffins with Strawberries (vegan) or Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling

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Muffins get a bad wrap. Most people think of them as guilty treats but it’s so easy to pack them with nutrients like fibre and protein. The quinoa in these muffins adds a great texture and brings a stack of … Continue reading