herbs and spices

  1. September 3, 2021

    Beetroot Falafels with Harissa Drizzle

    Looking for the perfect grab and go food? Look no further, these Beetroot Falafels are delicious and packed with flavour especially accompanied by homemade Harissa paste. Add these Falafels into a wrap, pitta or simply on their own. The added coriander adds a fresh vibrant taste to this dish.

     

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  2. April 20, 2021

    Easy Vegan Pecan Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten Free)

    These easy vegan Pecan Cinnamon rolls are delicious and perfect for when you have a craving for something sweet. They are entirely plant based and gluten free with a soft centre. They make a great dessert or enjoy alongside a tea or coffee!

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  3. January 21, 2020

    Roasted Halloumi Fajitas

    If you are a vegetarian, and love fajitas then this recipe is just for you! Halloumi cheese is used as a replacement to meat with sweet peppers and onions, seasoned and then roasted on a tray in the oven. Its super simple and ready in just 20 minutes.

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  4. December 10, 2018

    Your Top Foods of 2018

    What were the foods that gave the last year its special flavour? Based on your choices at Grape Tree this is our chart of your plant-based top ten. With a few reasons why, you might have bought them.

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  5. October 12, 2018

    Grape Tree Pumpkin Spice Recipe

    A staple spice of many autumn favourites, this fragrant blend is very easy (and economical) to make at home.

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  6. March 9, 2018

    Ovarian Cancer Awareness

    March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It has been termed the silent killer, but there are signs to look out for and ways in which you can reduce your risk if you know how. That is what this post is all about. Ovarian cancer starts the same as all other cancers; uncontrollable cell multiplication resulting in a mass of tissue called a tumour. We are unsure of what exactly causes it, but there are a number of risk factors that make women more susceptible to ovarian cancer.

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  7. February 28, 2018

    The Super Spice: Turmeric Curcumin

    The Super Spice: Turmeric Curcumin a brightly coloured orange spice which is used in a lot in Indian cooking. It has also long been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a topical antiseptic for cuts and grazes as well as gastrointestinal complaints too. The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin and it is this substance that has the beneficial properties.

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  8. February 13, 2018

    Spice Up Your Life

    Spice up your life - spices have been adding colour and flavour to food around the globe for thousands of years. But can they also do much more than that? Down the generations spices have certainly had a crucial role in traditional medicines.

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  9. January 31, 2018

    Curcumin May Improve Mood and Memory Loss

    Turmeric and its main ingredient, curcumin, have both shown to be powerful antioxidants tied to numerous health benefits. And in a recent study curcumin has been shown to improve mood and memory loss.

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  10. January 22, 2018

    Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Soup

    This Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Soup is an amazing and delicious lunch option! Its so filling thanks to the protein packed red lentils, is loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C with the amazing red peppers, gives you a boost of healthy fats with the added coconut milk and will help tonight off any cold or flu with the help of the garlic and turmeric powder.

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