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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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sisterwoman saf

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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

sisterwoman saf

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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

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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

sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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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sisterwoman saf

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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.

black eyed peas, greens and cornbread

oyster mushroom gyros

ginger cake with plantain ganache and caramelised cacao nibs

quinoa stir fry with chickpea/spring onion pancakes

whole roasted cauliflower

plantain dutch baby pancakes

coconut bacon

spinach and mushroom carbonara

watermelon and moringa cooler

red pea soup

plantain nachos

ackee no saltfish

chickpea curry with a quick cucumber chutney

plantain and sweet potato soup

pancakes

ackee and callaloo

quick miso noodles

mac n cheese

stew peas

fried cauliflower

sorrel and ginger

chickpea omelette

walnut salad

ital is vital

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)