Recipe Sifter

Wildly popular with the vegetarian community, a Gazpacho is a chilled dish that over the years has had so many versions and interpretations making its way into our kitchens, recipe books and cooking shows. It’s the smoky flavour of this recipe that takes it to a whole new level – making it equally delicious served warmed or chilled. Don’t be intimidated by the need of smoking equipment, you can achieve similar results in your oven. And the addition of sweet apple? What a souper idea, yes please!

An alternative sandwich that’s full of fibre due to the plantain and lentils. They are both great sources of fibre which, as we know, aids digestion. This sandwich is healthy for everyone, but pregnant women especially will benefit from the iron and high quantity of folate in the lentils, one cup (200g) provides 358 micrograms of folate and considering the daily requirement is 400 micrograms it doesn’t take a mathematician to know this adds up.

Refreshing herring salad tosses pickled herring with tart apple, juicy orange segments, green pepper, and grated onion in a quick oil and vinegar dressing. No cooking required.

We have the Italians to thank for bringing this humble soup into our kitchens. Originating in Tuscany centuries ago as a means for the poor to use up stale, leftover bread. Today, we are just grateful that we have a hearty, tasty way to use up leftover ingredients that create a deeply-satisfying meal that is not only well-balanced and healthy, but simple to throw together. While it may not have been a dish for the wealthy, we think you will be peasantly surprised.

If you haven’t tried making banana ice cream (or nana nice-cream as it’s sometimes called) then you need to give it a go. It’s super delicious and really easy to make. All you need to do is freeze chopped up bananas, then blend them – We absolutely love it. Be sure to use really ripe bananas. They should be quite soft and really sweet, it’s such a great way of using up over ripe bananas too so they don’t go to waste. We’ve added a couple of ingredients to this version and we’re not disappointed with how it’s turned out, as it tastes great.

This non-traditional cold pasta salad has ingredients found in a very traditional Greek salad.

Vegan pumpkin biscuits use silken tofu and pumpkin puree instead of butter for a tender, whole-wheat morning bake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. No dairy, no eggs, ready in 25 minutes.

These delicious veggie rolls are a taste sensation, made from pan fried aubergine/eggplant slices and filled with tasty vegetables and quinoa – this is a super easy vegetarian recipe that makes the perfect healthy lunch or starter.

If sweetness is your weakness, then you don’t need to be concerned about including these healthy truffles into your diet. They’re packed with nutrients and are deeply satisfying for those in need of a chocolate fix.

This healthy and delicious chicken tikka kebab recipe has the perfect blend of spices and flavours, which is sure to leave your taste buds satisfied and your body nourished. Simple yet effective!

You had the choice of carrot cake or brownies in this week’s NutriPic – and brownies won the vote, so here’s your healthy, chocolatey and delicious recipe.

Rich pecan pie with homemade butter crust and dark corn syrup filling studded with chopped pecans and topped with perfect halves. This from-scratch version rewards the extra effort with flaky pastry and deeply caramelized flavor.

Pumpkin recipes are blowing up Pinterest this year, more than I remember seeing before. I love the put-pumpkin-in-everything craze as much as anyone, but this year I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. Maybe because it started too early, before I was even thinking about pumpkins. Maybe because I’ve had pumpkins on my porch for almost 2 months and I’ve yet to actually cut one open. Either way, I’m late to this game. If you’re not all pumpkin-ed out yet, you may enjoy this recipe for chocolate pumpkin bread. It’s free of nuts, dairy, gluten and all grains. As far as sweet breads go, this one is as healthy as it gets.

Classic Italian meatballs with beef, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Freezer-friendly meatballs that bake or pan-fry until browned, perfect for pasta night or meal prep.

Spirited chocolate truffles blend milk and dark chocolate ganache with your choice of liqueur (raspberry, almond, peppermint, or orange), then dip in melted chocolate and dust with cocoa.

These stunning raspberry tarts not only look divine – they taste it too. They’re gluten free, vegan and sugar free – yet taste deliciously sweet. You really can enjoy the fresh flavours of Spring with these little no-bake tasty desserts.