Elle Republic

For those of you who aren’t already familiar with the superfood quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), get ready to have your mind blown. Originating from the South America Andes, quinoa has been referred to by the Incas as being the "mother of all grains" (though, technically quinoa isn't a grain at all, but the seed of the Goosefoot plant, which is related to beets, Swiss chard, and spinach). Dubbed a super-food, not...

This strawberry tart is the perfect go-to when you need delicious and impressive summer dessert. It’s easy to make, is refined sugar-free and gluten-free to boot. It has a granola-like crust, made from ground seeds, nuts and oats. Plus a little coconut oil and maple syrup, which all together taste terrific once baked! Then there is a layer of stewed berries, topped with a vanilla mascarpone cream and finally...

Split pea soup. Comforting, filling, and full of plant-based goodness. Yes, there’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup. This vegetarian (actually vegan) split pea soup is is warmly spiced with ginger, turmeric, cumin, curry and a little chilli. And has some extra goodness and heartiness added with potatoes and carrots. It’s super easy to make and it’s one of those soups you can enjoy for a few...

This light and refreshing vermicelli glass noodle salad with strawberries is everything a spring salad should be: packed with flavor, vibrant, and nourishing! Glass noodles are tossed with strawberries, cucumber, spring onion, mint and cilantro, and then tossed in delicious asian-style vinaigrette made with fresh chilli, miso paste and roasted sesame oil. Inspired by my favorite Vietnamese salad This salad gets its inspiration from one of my favorite lunch time dishes:...

Loaded with color, texture and crunch. That's this candy cane beet and carrot slaw is. It is beautifully colored, bright-tasting and nutritious. Yes, there is so much good stuff going on with this salad. The carrots and chioggia beets are finely julienned (cut into matchsticks), then tossed with a splash of my favorite red wine vinegar and my very best olive oil, then right before I serve it I...

A classic onion tart is something everyone loves. And this slow-cooked caramelised onion tart made with four different types of onions is no exception. It is fantastically delicious. It’s also what I would all comfort food pure. It’s easy to make, inexpensive to prepare, filling and always better the next day. And best thing is everyone loves it. Yellow onions, green onions, shallots and leeks are slow-cooked to bring out...