Possibly the easiest recipe you’ll ever come across, these savoury chickpea pancakes are about as tasty as they are quick and simple to make. They’re a high-fibre, cholesterol-free alternative to omelettes, with a culinary tradition originating in Italy (apparently) and adopted in various parts of the world.

Homemade almond milk is really easy to make, and relatively affordable if you buy your almonds in bulk. Plus, it’s a good deal more nutrient-dense than storebought almond milk, which has a low percentage of actual almonds and a whole lot of additives. Remember to keep the leftover pulp to add to smoothies, oatmeal or muffin mix – your gut bugs will thank you!

Here at Mang'Oh, we love discovering food that nourishes the body and soul. This burger recipe ticks all those boxes and more: it's fully whole-food plant-based, packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds – and it's very tasty with great texture.

One of my favorite times of day is cooking the evening meal for my family. I love to listen to music or a podcast, and unwind with the chopping and prepping. However, I've learned this about myself: if I'm rushing around for dinner without a plan, it no longer becomes enjoyable and turns into just another frantic and stressful task to get through.

I love sharing meals with friends. It is one of the things I find myself missing most right now. Dessert is my favorite part, there is something magical about the end of the meal, everyone full and happy, conversations becoming a little more intimate, final glasses of wine being poured, the rich aroma of coffee filling the air, and of course the dessert.

We have a sweet offering from our teacher Djuna today, please enjoy: “Many of you have heard me share stories about my grandmother. A few weeks ago before class, I shared what I hold to be the most important nugget of wisdom she left me with – chocolate is good for the soul…”