Herb and Garlic Nut Cheese

nut cheese

A raw, vegan version of the popular ‘Boursin’ cheese, these nut cheese has all the garlicky herby flavours of the dairy version, and is surprisingly simple to make. The entire process is spread over 3 days, but each step takes mere minutes. It is completely worth the little bit of planning, and is immensely rewarding to […]

Tips for Sugar-Free Baking

courgette cake

Need some tips for sugar-free baking? Bake healthier, sugar-free treats with this simple guide that helps you choose the right sugar replacements for your cooking – plus try a delicious Chocolate Courgette Cake recipe for a tasty introduction to baking sugar-free! Tips for sugar-free baking It’s not been great news for those of us with […]

Walnut, Hemp and Apricot Raw Brownie Bites

brownie bites

Deliciously rich little bites of heaven and super easy to make, these little raw brownie bites are just enough to keep you satisfied. Raw Walnut, Hemp and Apricot Brownie Bites By April-Tui Buckley (www.thebalancedvegan.com) Serves 16 | Prep 15 mins | Cook none| GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 50g pecans 100g cashews 150g […]

Malaysian Chicken Curry

malaysian chicken curry

Kirsty’s Malaysian inspired gluten, wheat and dairy-free chicken curry is a quick, healthy and nutrient packed dish perfect for any occasion. Full of vibrant and healthy ingredients, Kirsty shows how easy it is to combine exotic flavours and allergen free ingredients to create a hearty taste sensation. The Kirsty’s range of healthy and nutritious gluten-free, dairy-free and […]

Date Scones

Gluten-Free & Vegan Date Scones

As the days grow shorter and cooler, there’s nothing better to snuggle up with than an hearty scone, with lashings of soy-cream and fruity jam. These gluten, sugar, dairy-free and vegan date scones will certainly hit the spot!  Gluten-Free & Vegan Date Scones By April-Tui Buckley (www.thebalancedvegan.com) Serves 9 | Prep 15 mins | Cook […]

Strawberry Cashew Cream Cake

Strawberry Cashew Cream Cake By Emily von Euw (www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com) Makes 8-10 | Prep 30 mins plus 12 hrs for chilling | Cook 2 hrs | Calories 380 (per serving) GF SF DF EF V Ingredients For the crust: 150g (5½oz) buckwheat groats 150g (5½oz) almonds dates, if needed For the cake: 400g (14oz) frozen strawberries 300g […]

Sugar and its effects on children….

Author, personal trainer and fitness instructor Alison Beadle looks at the effects of sugar on children and how we can go about nipping their intake in the bud earlier, rather than later… Sugar is a staple in most children’s diets today, whether we like it or not. So what are the effects on children and […]

Vegan Grilled Teriyaki Tofu & Sesame Coconut Rice

Crispy tofu covered in a sweet teriyaki sauce, served with sesame coconut rice – sounds good to us! Plus it’s dairy-free, egg-free, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  By Dhanistha of The Vegetarian Blog. This recipe is gluten-free, meat-free, egg-free, suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Serves 2 -4 Teriyaki Sauce (for the tofu) 1/4 cup sesame oil (be […]

In the kitchen with… Vicky Rockliffe

Popular food blogger and recipe writer Vicky Rockliffe talks us through the challenges she faced when she originally decided to adopt a sugar-free diet… Mother of three Vicky had to change her way of cooking when her son was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2006. Trawling through the internet, she came across The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™. She adopted the thinking and this […]