Oh boy, you have to be careful not to scoff these little mango, ginger & Cashew balls all in one go! I came up with this creation due to two reasons, a) I have a little mango obsession at the moment and b) I am trying to cut down my refined sugar intake to help…
Don’t you just love it when an idea works first time. These little beauties are just that. Cardamom and lemon Cacao balls are one of those creations that went literally from idea, to making it, to eating it, in minutes. (Scroll to bottom for recipe). Cardamom and lemon cacao balls were born from the fact that I have a rather…
Yummy yummy yummy! Now the weather’s turned there’s nothing better than getting some earthy veg together and slow cooking it into a delicious soup. Good for the soul, good for the heart and definitely good for the belly! I initially created this soup without the lentils but noticing my belly was in need of more…
The hot new drink on the health scene, Turmeric latte. I know, if you haven’t tasted a Turmeric Latte yet, it does sound a bit ominous. I mean turmeric is usually for curries, right? But trust me, it’s worth a try. For one, introducing a daily consumption of turmeric into your diet is definitely a…
My latest granola creation. I think the combination of nutmeg, maple and coconut is a real winner. The way it tastes to the way it fills the kitchen with the it’s heart warming smells, makes it a perfect soul comforter. If you haven’t yet given homemade granola a bash, TRY IT. It’s so simple and…
These courgette and cauliflower vegan fritters are so quintessentially VYM; They are incredibly easy, amazingly healthy and of course, packed with many wonderful properties for the brain. I typically don’t eat that much cauliflower, probably because I always liken it to cauliflower cheese and that’s about as far as my imagination goes with it. But what…
This is a super quick, veg packed dish and a great way of getting in some of those 5 a day. Using soba or rice noodles means there’s no wheat to cause that blotted feeling. In fact this dish is all about restoring your energy and leaving the digestive system feeling lighter and clearer. You…
One of the many things I love about winter is homemade soup. It’s such a simple way of getting lots of goodness in you and I find a real good soup, like this spinach, pea and mint soup, truly does have the ability to warm the heart. The pea and mint soup combo was actually inspired by…
This is a classic VYM recipe; it’s super quick, majorly tasty and a one blooming good mood enhancer. You might have heard about the ‘healthy fats’ in avocado’s and wondered what’s so healthy about it; well, healthy fats have this amazing ability of increasing dopamine and improving blood flow to the brain. In doing this our brains…
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, comforting bowl of creamy deliciousness then this right here is your answer. It’s a quick supper dish that works for the solo you or a whole gang of friends and family. I serve it with pearl barley but basmati rice is a winner too. Or if you want…
I can’t tell you how much I adore this dish. It’s so easy to make and the combination of mint & coriander just make it sing. In fact I love it so much I made it for my guests at this years yoga retreat; safe to say it was met with lots of mmms, yums…
Sundried Tomato Cashew Pesto Having a jar of this sundried tomato cashew pesto in my fridge is essential. Not only does it make a great healthy dip alternative, it’s also just perfect for those ‘no time to cook’ evenings. Literally bung a couple of handfuls of pasta (I prefer gluten free) in a pan to cook,…
