Vegan ice magic

There is always one (or more!) thing that you truly miss, as a vegan, and mine was Ice Magic... That was until I discovered I can make it myself! Just add some cooking chocolate with a spoonful of coconut butter and a dash of peppermint essence, and melt in the microwave. When you drizzle it onto your ice cream, give it a minute to set.

Avocado for the child that hates avocado

My two eldest children love avocado, the will (and have) eaten spoonfuls of avo between spoonfuls of ice cream! Baby number three is a different story though, which is a shame because it is so good for him! So I tried mashing it with banana, stewed apple, and a spoonful of coconut cream ( that I had whipped in the fridge for our pancakes) and he loves it! Talk about a power food!

Dahl for my Darls

I love Indian food, but unfortunately my kids don't like the spice! So I have found a middle ground with this Dahl.
The kids love it, because it is mild and tasty, and I love it because I can add more curry powder to my bowl, before I eat it!

Ingredients:
I onion, diced
I clove garlic, crushed
5 or so carrots, peeled and grated
I cup of whole red lentils, washed
1 tbsp or so of mild curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp or so of soy sauce (trust me)
2 level tsp vegetable stock
1 or 2 pinches of dulse flakes (optional)

Method:
In a large pot or Dutch oven (my favourite to cook with) sauté the onion and garlic in some olive oil until onion is soft. Add the carrots, and lentils and cover with about a litre of water ( you may need to add more later). Bring to the boil.
Lower the heat, and add the spices etc, and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and cooked. Feel free to adjust the amount of spices depending on how hot you like your Dahl.
Add a dollop of Tofutti's Sour Supreme to garnish, and serve. Enjoy!
Lx