Vegan – Page 3 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Sugar free chocolate mousse (with video)

Published on November 23, 2016November 7, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate8 Comments

Sugar free chocolate mousse without avos.

My regular readers will know that I love a fully loaded treat, but lately I have been on the look out for recipes that are both delicious but free from things like sugar and gluten. I notice such a difference in my energy levels when I avoid these (no more mid afternoon slumps), not to mention feeling more clear headed. So I was intrigued when my son’s teacher told me about this amazing sugar free chocolate mousse – of course I had to try it!

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Vegan chocolate nut brittle cake

Published on August 10, 2016October 29, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate15 Comments

A triple layer vegan chocolate cake with nut brittle.

This is the first time that I am officially delving into the world of vegan cooking and if you are feeling the chocolate cravings on this post long weekend Wednesday-that-feels-like-a-Monday then this is just for you.

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Carrot and coriander salad and oven roasted cauliflower.

Two scrumptious side dishes: carrot salad and roasted cauliflower

Published on July 19, 2016October 16, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

I am keeping it simple this week with two good all-year-round side dish recipes that I hope you will love as much as I do. And by simple I mean easy – these dishes may not require much effort but they are not at all lacking in the flavour department!

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Homemade tomato sauce

Published on August 10, 2015February 10, 2019 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

In the last few months I have been hearing more and more about sugar, particularly the negative effects it has on body and mind. I have become more conscious of my sugar intake, especially the hidden sugars that lurk in most convenience foods, and thinking of ways to reduce it. Wouldn’t it be great, I thought, to develop some sugar-free versions of some of my family’s favourite condiments, starting with that oh-so-delicious but oh-so-sugary tomato sauce. I started working on a recipe, but then life just got crazy busy and my poor little recipe slowly slipped down the to do list and was forgotten for a few weeks.

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Date and nut balls (with video)

Published on July 27, 2015November 24, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

Warning: parental ramblings ahead! I am sure parents everywhere are breathing a collective sigh of relief as school resumes for the third term. If I am honest I actually quite enjoyed the 3 week break from lunchboxes, school runs and most of all the dreaded “lurgies” that always make their way home from the playground. Yes, the holidays can push any parent’s patience to the limit at times, but all too often I am reminded of how quickly time goes and that this chapter in our family journey is really so fleeting and special. Even when I am knee deep in stuffed toys, picking tiny bits of muesli off the soles of my feet (did I not just sweep that floor 5 minutes ago?!?) and answering the same question for the tenth time whilst pureeing a chicken and veggie concoction for the babe. All to the soundtrack of the washing machine and Disney radio. Special times, chaos and all!

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Rainbow nation quinoa salad

Published on May 15, 2014October 2, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate7 Comments

Hello lovely readers, it’s good to be back! There have been lots of exciting things going on recently – I have been very busy juggling the launch of a new business along with home and family life. All whilst enjoying the ups and downs of my first trimester! (Imagine my thrilled, albeit slightly green face here.)

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Carrot and coriander soup

Published on May 27, 2013June 11, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

If the weather where you are is anything like it is in Cape Town, then you’ve come to the right place! This recipe came about on a chilly Thursday afternoon – I was craving something warm, spiced, filling but not too heavy…in other words, a hearty home made soup! So I grabbed my chopping board and went about throwing some of my favourite flavours and ingredients into a pot and this was the result – my carrot and coriander soup.

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