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Buckwheat is a pseudocereal like quinoa, and despite it’s name not a wheat. It’s a seed, and wheat-free and thus gluten-free. Buckwheat has great nutritional properties, making it a fantastic ingredient both when you’re on a gluten-free diet or looking to add more variety to your meals. Buckwheat (raw grouts)...

A powerful blender for home use is one of the most useful kitchen appliances. A blender is increasingly popular to make smoothies at home, blend sauces, soups, dressings, and make hummus, nut milks and butters from scratch. Blenders come in various price categories, and with different features. That makes it...

These muffins are a fantastic variation on a classic carrot cake recipe with fresh citrus flavours and a bit of crunch as they’re packed with nuts and seeds. Even more so as we used linseed as a substitute for egg. Flax eggs are a common egg replacement in vegan baking...

The classic combination of pear and almond makes this tart the perfect teatime treat or dessert. This recipe is easy and delicious when pears are in season as they create the sweet soft filling. This recipe works for a 20cm springform as a whole cake, or make 6 single tarts in...

The lemon cheese cake that is a lot healthier than your regular baked or no bake cheesecake comes in a glass! This lemon cheesecake smoothie is so creamy and delicious that it will satisfy your craving instantly. It’s completely vegan using coconut milk instead of dairy. This is a simple &...

The Monkey Gland Sauce is a South African classic. Served with steak in many restaurants, and even available from your supermarket it's one of those essential sauces. The store-bought version has lots of flavour, but can’t win from this homemade recipe that tastes like actual tomatoes, instead of flavourings. It’s worthwhile making...

The classic ‘pesto alla genovese’ recipe is made with pine nuts, garlic, basil, course sea salt and Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino.  That recipe has become the base for many variations to make a sauce or dip that is delicious for pasta, and can be used as a condiment for so...