Happy pear recipes

A traditional Bombay potato curry is usually a dry dish, but here we’ve elevated it with a saucier, stew-like twist. The aubergines become soft and ‘melt in your mouth,’ complementing the spiced potatoes perfectly. This recipe uses an array of spices for a rich, aromatic experience. If you prefer a milder aniseed flavour, reduce the fennel seeds to ½ tsp. The dish can be made oil-free if needed by using oil-free cooking techniques.

These caramel squares are epic and will be an instant hit with everyone who's lucky enough to taste them. They're refined sugar free, vegan, gluten free and seriously delicious.

The Happy Pear house salad with pumpkin seed and parsley pesto is a lovely fresh, light leafy meal that looks fantastic. The dressing is quite sweet and cuts through the bitterness of the radicchio and chicory perfectly. Quick, easy, delicious!

Low FOD MAP Chickpea

Creamy, spicy, crispy, and oh-so-delicious! These quesadillas are low in fat, oil-free, and take just 10–15 minutes to make. They work wonderfully as a quick dinner or healthy snack. Although tamari isn’t traditionally Mexican, Dave jokingly mentioned finding a bottle in an Asian store while in Mexico! It adds excellent flavour and saves time, so it's worth using if you have it.

These are a wonderful high-protein snack, perfect for on-the-go and packed with ingredients that promote gut health!

A delicious and hearty dinner with vibrant flavours. The tagine is made by stewing vegetables with spices and a rich tomato sauce, creating a succulent dish. The accompanying flatbreads are simple to prepare, and the dish freezes well or lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.

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These are so good and a great way to sneak in some extra carrots. Carrot is the second sweetest of all vegetables and really complements the chewy sweetness of these flapjacks beautifully!

This is so good – easy to make and such a magical, comforting dinner! The vegan feta really does taste like traditional feta. Use wholemeal pasta for a healthier choice. We used rigatoni, but feel free to use your favourite type of pasta.

Scarpaccia with Courgettes and Potatoes

Every bite of this indulgent chocolate peanut butter caramel cart is a blissful experience and totally vegan. Get the recipe from The Happy Pear.

Banoffee is the famous British dessert when toffee, banana, & cream are brought together on a buttery biscuit base. Here we recreate a healthier breakfast version that also works as a fabulous snack or healthier dessert. Steve’s wife Justyna eats this for breakfast, lunch and sometimes even dinner!

Roasted vegetable, creamy, pasta bake! It’s a super tasty, warming, nourishing and so easy to eat dish, that you’ll find yourself going back for seconds and thirds!

This is a delicious, light, and protein-rich take on the classic lasagna. We use gram flour in the béchamel sauce for added protein, though regular flour works as a substitute. Enjoy!

This is such a crowd pleaser! It's a super quick, easy dinner using store cupboard staples! Give it a go! X

This is one of the simplest, most hands-off ways to get dinner on the table! With just 5 minutes of prep, you can let the oven do all the heavy lifting, giving you a flavourful, nourishing meal without the fuss. We use tofu and oyster mushrooms here for a savoury, satisfying base, but you can easily switch up the veggies based on what’s in your fridge or what’s fresh in season. It’s a flexible, plant-powered dish that’s perfect for busy nights or when you want something delicious with…

A fabulous take on the classic mashed potato-topped casserole, featuring a delicious lentil filling and a fluffy, creamy potato mash. Perfect for any meal, any time of year!

Here’s another killer recipe from our 5 Minute Dinner series! This zingy curry is super satisfying and full of veggie goodness. Enjoy dudes!

With pumpkin and squash in season here in Ireland, and the cosy autumn weather beginning, this quick and easy Balti curry recipe with chickpeas or your favourite beans is perfect for the season. The name Balti comes from the little metal Balti dish these curries are traditionally served in, but you can use a saucepan or wide-bottomed frying pan.