Cat Barker, Author at Le Famished Cat

Vegan
Creamy Tomato Butter ‘Chicken’ Curry – Vegan Tomato Butter Curry
Autumn is here there is a chill in the air and warm comfort food is a must, so I am serving up this delish Creamy Tomato Butter ‘Chicken’ Curry (Vegan Tomato Butter Curry) #MeatFreeMonday dish using ZZ2 Classic Round Tomatoes. The hearty and warming Creamy Tomato Butter ‘Chicken’ Curry is packed with all the spices and flavours that go into a butter chicken, but without using any chicken. I think it is as good as the original dish. 😁 Creamy Tomato Butter ‘Chicken’ Curry Usually, the sauce for butter chicken is loaded with butter and cream, but this version uses coconut milk, as it is a dairy-free alternative. Coconut Milk…
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Sweets & Snacks, Dairy Free
Dairy-Free Ice Cream with Speckled Eggs
Its the LONG weekend and I knew I had to get this Dairy-Free Ice Cream with Speckled Eggs recipe up just in time to celebrate Easter! This recipe uses an ice-cream machine and the one I have is a Krupps that I purchased from Yuppiechef a while back. What if I don’t have an ice cream machine? If you don’t have an ice cream maker, the other option is to freeze the ice cream and in intervals, remove and whisk vigorously. So once transferred to a container, place in the freezer, take it out every 45 minutes and whisk to make the mixture light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer if…
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Lifestyle
Eat Together at Plaka Restaurant
Eat Together at Plaka Restaurant, because this Greek restaurant franchise is no newbie and has been around since 1993. In that time, come to be known as one of the most authentic Greek restaurants in our city. Plaka’s namesake village Named after the famous village of Plaka in Athens, the restaurant takes a fresh approach to the best of traditional Greek dishes. While I haven’t yet been to Greece, it most definitely is on the bucket list for future travel plans. When I think of Greece, I think of blue and white houses, irresistible food, strong coffee, sweet biscuits, ancient ruins and high-spirited people. It is no secret that the…
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Sweets & Snacks, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Orange and Chocolate Bliss Balls
These healthy Orange and Chocolate Bliss Balls are delicious little morsels packed with energy and wholesome ingredients. Also known as ‘Jaffa balls’ (if using orange flavours), or ‘protein balls’, bliss balls are made by combining nuts, dates and coconut. I think the word Bliss must have come from the bright idea of adding cocoa or melted chocolate to these little bites. Don’t these Orange and Chocolate Bliss Balls look pretty! 😍 They are one of the best snacks to have on hand, especially when we are running around like a crazy person and need a quick on the go snack. Dates are naturally sweet, so these Orange and Chocolate…
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Drinks & Smoothies, Dairy Free, Vegan
Soothing Pink Beet Moon Milk
Hands up if you’d like a warm mug of Soothing Pink Beet Moon Milk? This pretty pink drink isn’t filled with colourants, but rather uses Beetroot Powder, Maca and some aromatic spices… If you’re in dire need of a peaceful nights sleep before the week begins, it might be time to sip on a warming cup of moon milk. It is my second time blogging about Moon Milk – but in case you didn’t see my last post, Moon Milk is a drink used in the ancient holistic practice of Ayurveda, as a remedy for sleep deprivation and is usually consumed before bed. Making the Soothing Pink Beet Moon Milk…
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