A creamy, dreamy, dairy-free brown rice pudding flavoured with ginger, orange, cinnamon and cardamom. A little sweet, a little spice, this is a healthier-than-average dessert that's more about the spices and flavours than it is about being sweet. I've never been the biggest fan of a traditional rice pudding. Too plain. But of course the... Read More The post Brown rice pudding with orange ginger syrup appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

Crunchy, sweet and tangy, with gentle warmth, this apple, fennel and celery salad with walnuts and croutons is a real crowd pleaser. A gorgeous apple salad In season apples are just the best, aren't they? Nothing beats that perfect crunch and bright flavour. Apples are an obvious everyday snack but I also really love them... Read More The post Apple, fennel and celery salad appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

These vegan panna cotta desserts are fragrant with the heady scent of bay leaves, infused with lemon and vanilla, and set over a layer of gently stewed apple. It's time for dessert, don't you think? A little something lovely to reward yourself for putting one foot in front of another and keeping on going? I... Read More The post Apple and bay leaf vegan panna cotta appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

A simple salad that’s greater than the sum of its parts. The sweetness of mid-summer sweetcorn is amped up with an orange miso dressing, balanced with a generous quantity of dark leafy greens. A very belated Happy New Year to you all. It's high summer here in New Zealand and I've been on a mission... Read More The post Sweetcorn and kale salad appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

Creamy, vibrantly coloured carrot and harissa dip with a happy hum of spice is easy to make and right at home on a plant-based grazing platter. After a long winter, finally spring has arrived here in New Zealand. Cherry blossoms are blooming, birdsong is loud, and sweet new season strawberries are here. Oh happy day.... Read More The post Carrot and harissa dip appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

Cashew studded vegan rice pilaf, fragrant with both mellow cooked lime and the fresh sharpness of lime zest and juice added just before serving. My home came with well established citrus trees that gift us more than we can handle, every year. Limes are the most well used – they're so versatile in both sweet... Read More The post Lime, cashew and coriander rice appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

Soul warming roast buttercup pumpkin flavoured with rosemary, orange and chilli, served with a creamy orange infused coconut yoghurt and tahini sauce. It's winter in my part of the world. Trees are bare and foggy, frosty mornings are here. I have a special love for the fog, there's something about its quiet blanket on the... Read More The post Roast pumpkin with rosemary, orange and chilli appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

This cumin scented broccoli soup is packed with greens, plus white beans for a creamy texture and added protein. Sometimes we all need a boost, right? Whenever I'm feeling like my diet has been a bit out of balance I turn to soup as one of the easiest ways to pack a bunch of nutrition... Read More The post Broccoli soup appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

A silky and perfectly smooth vegan tomato soup made with roasted tomatoes and cashews, served with a spiced curry leaf topping. Each year, as summer days start to fade, I long for soup. Though I have to admit I have nothing against a nice bowl of soup on a sunny day either. There's just something... Read More The post Creamy tomato and cashew soup appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more

This plant-based twist on a Hawaiian poke bowl transforms ordinary watermelon into a surprisingly awesome substitute for raw tuna. Happy new year to you. It's high summer here in New Zealand, and I'm full of gratitude to be here in my little corner of the world. We're one of few countries enjoying a relatively normal... Read More The post Watermelon poke bowl appeared first on Quite Good Food ..read more