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blood orange cornmeal cake with thyme roasted rhubarb
"there's a method to growing rhubarb called "forcing" where it's raised in total darkness and tended to in brief intervals of...
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black eyed peas, greens and cornbread
i have written before about the new year's tradition of eating black eyed peas, greens and cornbread to usher in prosperity - black eyed...
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oyster mushroom gyros
my little brother reuben came by this week and lovingly made me these oyster mushroom gyros! as a cook i very rarely get cooked for so it...
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ginger cake with plantain ganache and caramelised cacao nibs
PLANTAIN. GANACHE. dangerous. serves 6 prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 1 hour total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes equipment: cake tin,...
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quinoa stir fry with chickpea/spring onion pancakes
this is definitely my go to. whenever i make quinoa i make sure to cook extra so i always have some chilling in the fridge. as with most...
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whole roasted cauliflower
cauliflower is truly the GOAT. here i've roasted it whole with a harissa inspired rub and served with pomegranate, coconut yoghurt and...
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plantain dutch baby pancakes
a perfect simple but deliciously decadent brunch. can be made with lots of different toppings, and remove the maple syrup and vanilla...
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coconut bacon
smoky, salty and delicious, this bacon alternative is amazing as a crunchy topping on a variety of dishes. i use them here in my mushroom...
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spinach and mushroom carbonara
creamy, salty, carb loaded and delicious: carbonara is one of those comfort foods that just hits every time. my version uses seasoned...
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watermelon and moringa cooler
jah bless watermelon season. how can you not love this fruit! sweet, refreshing, packed full of vitamin c. 91% water, it's perfect for...
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red pea soup
this recipe is similar to stew peas, except the beans are cooked longer and it is much more 'soupy'. ingredients: 2 cups dried kidney...
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plantain nachos
plantain is my love language. the joy that it brings! the sizzle and dance as it browns and crisps up in the pan, bringing forth its...
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ackee no saltfish
ackee is jamaica's national fruit and ackee and saltfish its national dish, so it was very important for me veganise this! i was never a...
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chickpea curry with a quick cucumber chutney
i loveeee chickpeas and use them in EVERYTHING. this is a super simple, fragrant and delicious curry that was one of my first vegan...
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plantain and sweet potato soup
the first recipe from my saturday soup series! super filling, fresh and fragrant. serves 5 ingredients: 1 ripe plantain 2 large sweet...
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pancakes
my mum is african american, so i grew up on the thick and fluffy pancakes of ihop fame, but for some reason english people prefer the...
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ackee and callaloo
ackee is the national fruit of jamaica, where my grandad is from. the most traditional dish is ackee and saltfish, and this recipe will...
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quick miso noodles
when i was in primary school my dad and step mum got SUPER into macrobiotic cooking, so miso was a key feature in a lot of my meals...
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mac n cheese
erykah badu says that vegan food is soul food in its truest form. jme says, no other mac n cheese can run. a classic and beloved soul...
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stew peas
my favourite spinner dumplings, a creamy sauce and filling veg. serves 4 ingredients: 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper 3 bay leaves 2tsp...
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fried cauliflower
does this need an introduction? crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned. kfc WHO? ingredients: dry mixture ¾ cup spelt flour ¼ cup chickpea...
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sorrel and ginger
traditionally served at christmas, this recipe is sweet and refreshing and perfect for summer BBQ's. sorrel also has great health...
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chickpea omelette
This is my favourite vegan brunch (except for vegan smoked salmon… recipe coming soon!), and it’s quick, simple and high in protein. You...
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walnut salad
It can be quite difficult for some of us to incorporate raw food into our diets, but all this sun we've been having calls for something...
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ital is vital
'A ital food dis, mi jus chop up some vegetables and put dem inna di pot wid some herbs and let it simmer' - Bobo Tafa when most people...
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and when I cook, i never measure or weigh anything. i cook by vibration. i can tell by the look and smell of it... i just do it by vibration. different strokes for different folks. do your thing your way.
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vertamae smart - grosvenor, vibration cooking (1970)
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