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Recipes

Vegetarian and vegan with gluten free and nut free options where possible. Many can be paired with meat or fish if that's your choice.
Swaps are provided to suit all tastes and budgets.
Tested by Love Food, Eat Healthy Testers and Tasters who are all home cooks.
Balanced to help manage blood sugar, blood fat and feed your gut microbiome.
No Ultra Processed ingredients.
New recipes added regularly.

Tofu or Bean, Mushroom and Broccoli Pasta Sauce

A very simple pasta recipe full of fresh flavours, economical and quick to make. GF V NF Option DF Serves 4-6 Storage: ...

Mar 173 min read

Cashew or Bean and Tahini Sauce

This is a really simple sauce which adds protein and flavour to vegetables or other dishes. Change the herbs and spices to suit your...

Jan 152 min read

Chestnut and Butterbean Pancakes Sweet or Savoury

These pancakes make a filling base for savoury or sweet breakfast or lunch. They are great way to add more beans in to the diet without...

Nov 16, 20242 min read

Quick Tomato and Lentil Soup

Tomato soup is one of those family favourites its always full of flavour. This version adds lentils to balance the sugars in the...

Sep 16, 20241 min read

Chocolate and Cranberry Cake

This is a great alternative to Christmas Cake, for birthdays or any other celebration. It’s a rich, dense and chocolately cake serve...

Sep 16, 20243 min read

Pea Pastry

This pastry is made with a mixture of green pea and other grain flours. It is great for savoury dishes such as quiche or in this case...

Sep 15, 20242 min read

Basic Tomato Sauce

This is a really simple tomato sauce that works well with lots of different dishes especially nut roasts, lentil roasts, burgers and the...

Sep 11, 20242 min read

Vegan Lentil Bolognese

A classic family favourite that most children and adults love. This vegan version is a filling and comforting meal.

Aug 24, 20242 min read

Basic Wholemeal Seeded Bread

This is a standard seeded loaf that you can bake in the oven or if you have a multi function cooker that has a steam bake and bread...

Aug 18, 20243 min read

Butternut Squash Seeded Bread

This is now one of my favourite loaves. The seeds are toasted for extra flavour alongside rosemary roasted butternut squash. The soy...

Aug 18, 20244 min read

Soda Bread

Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread, its quick and simple to make in 1 hr from mixing to cooling. Traditionally it is made with...

Aug 18, 20242 min read

Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia

This is a healthier version of 100% white Focaccia but equally delicious. It is still light and goes well with any meal, dips, salads,...

Aug 18, 20242 min read

Summer Layered Pie

U se long slices of grilled aubergine or courgette instead of cabbage for the outer layers. This can be served hot or cold and can be...

Aug 18, 20243 min read

Layered Vegetable Pie

This pie takes time to make, it is simple to do, and is a very economical. It creates a really wow centre piece for any meal or special...

Aug 18, 20244 min read

Spinach and Mushroom Tart with Red Lentil Pastry

This tart uses lentils instead of pastry for the cases and has a filling of mushrooms, silken tofu and optional tangy feta cheese. Make...

Aug 17, 20244 min read

Chestnut or Mushroom Roast or Stuffing Mix

This is a really versatile mixture and has been used by the Testers and Tasters as stuffing for mushrooms, peppers, and other vegetables;...

Aug 17, 20243 min read

Individual Spiced Lentil Roasts

These little lentil roasts make a change from the usual nut roast and are more economical to make. If you don’t like spices, then swap...

Aug 17, 20243 min read

Barley, Lentil and Nut Roast

Clare Knight, Tester and Taster Served with Mushroom Sauce in Sauces and Dips A very filling, easy to make nut roast which is full of...

Aug 16, 20244 min read

Broad Bean, Avocado and Cashew Muffins

These quick to make savoury muffins are high in protein and fibre so make a great accompaniment to vegetables soups, breakfasts and other...

Aug 16, 20242 min read

Ribollita

This Tuscan soup is usually thickened with stale white bread. The other main ingredients are beans and Cavolo Nero kale (although any...

Aug 16, 20242 min read