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Vegan Jaffa boost bites

Vegan Jaffa boost bites

First I have to say that these energising little sun balls are not my creation. I found them on @sarahtannernz instagram. She called them “Jaffa” balls and the J-word instantly triggered childhood memories. Were you as I was a Jaffa biscuits addict? Do you remember 

Vanilla applesauce with almonds and honey

Vanilla applesauce with almonds and honey

Sometimes the simplest things… The delicate scent of apples cooking with vanilla and cloves triggers in me a sweet melancholic need for big armchairs, cozy sweaters and long talks. A perfect preparation for winter cocooning period 😉 This delicious super simple applesauce leaves you with 

Stuffed “cheese pumpkin” roast

Stuffed “cheese pumpkin” roast

What an amazing gift of nature are all these different types of winter squash and pumpkins! Bursting with antioxidants and vitamins (beta-carotene, A, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, K), they are very generous in the kitchen too.  You can use them to make delicious desserts 

Almond and Chocolate Pear cake (vegan & gluten-free)

Almond and Chocolate Pear cake (vegan & gluten-free)

What a beautiful season the autumn is, a festival of colours and flavours! The shorter the days become and the lower the temperature, the more I cook. There is something very comforting in the kitchen enveloped in warmth and mouth-watering fragrances coming from the oven. This 

Shepherd’s pie, 100% plant-based

Shepherd’s pie, 100% plant-based

Seeing the title of this shepherd’s pie recipe you may think that it is nonsense but I do believe that there are more and more vegetarian shepherds out there in the world. You probably know that it is a traditional British/Irish/Scottish dish also known as 

Homemade hazelnut and chocolate spread

Homemade hazelnut and chocolate spread

This hazelnut and chocolate spread is so easy to make and so much healthier than any industrial version that you can buy. Just keep in mind that sugar and palm oil make up for more than 70% of Nutella!!! Moreover, the flavour of this homemade