Try plant-based nourishment this autumn

The latest from NZ House & Garden magazine If this email is not displayed correctly, [click here]( to view an online version. [NZ House & Garden]( Hi {NAME}, These days there’s a growing buzz around plant-based nourishment. As the name suggests, this is a way of eating that focuses on foods derived from plants and includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, healthy oils, wholegrains, beans and pulses. While veganism is at one end of the spectrum, you don't have to go the whole enchilada and cut out all animal products forever to reap the benefits of meals primarily powered by plants. You may want to simply increase the amount of plant foods you eat in general while reducing processed foods, or perhaps just replace a few meals a week with plant-based options. And home cooking is the perfect place to experiment, because we have choice over the ingredients that go into every dish made in our own kitchens. Food trends come and go, but for many good reasons it seems this whole plant-based eating thing is here to stay. In our latest issue I share some of my favourite plant-forward meals that I hope you’ll find both wholesome and delicious enough to want to make again and again. Julie Le Clerc Food Editor From the files Couscous-stuffed Eggplant Rolls with Tahini Drizzle These eggplant rolls are incredibly versatile. They can be served as a starter, as part of an antipasti platter, as a side dish or as a healthy meal in themselves. [Get the recipe]( Green Pea Falafel with Loaded Hummus This baked version of falafel is brilliant, as no deep frying is involved, resulting in cleaner cooking and lighter, healthier eating – a new and interesting way to eat your greens. [Get the recipe]( [( Sponsored content FREE Kitchens Look BookRenovating? Building? Order your [FREE 2021 Mastercraft Kitchens Look Book]( for ideas and inspiration to help you plan your new kitchen. Mastercraft Kitchens are nationwide with 29 locations. Make all your moments special, in a kitchen you will love for years to come. [Order now]( I'm loving Forty Thieves Keto Butters The clever team at Forty Thieves has crafted three deliciously natural, plant-based butters that are keto-friendly. These nut butters are made with no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners, offering guilt-free alternatives to treats that would otherwise be forbidden on a keto diet. Alongside a combination of natural nuts and seeds, keto-activating ingredients are also included, such as healthy oils known to kickstart ketosis. And while those following a ketogenic diet are going to fall in love with these very special nut butters, they are equally healthy and delicious for everyone else to enjoy too. Available in three flavours: Keto Original made with eight nuts and seeds, Keto Caramel and Keto Raspberry & NZ Macadamia. 290g jar $8.49 from [fortythieves.co.nz](. Flavourbomb: Fast fresh fun keto for Kiwis By Belinda MacDonald, Random House NZ, $45 Keto cooking guru Belinda MacDonald's [Flavourbomb]( website offers ingredient swaps to make dishes keto and help people gain kitchen confidence – and has led to this cookbook. Belinda grew up on a lifestyle block and was inspired by her parents cooking from their self-sufficient garden. Now her own food has been given what she calls the flavourbomb treatment – that is, every flavour has been amplified to maximum effect. She’s also firmly focused on cooking sustainably, seasonally and for wellbeing. For anyone interested in following a keto diet, this sassy cookbook will have you eating dishes with clever twists and vibrant flavours. [( Sponsored content Chic and elegant lighting by HinkleyWhat’s better than a lovely Hinkley pendant? One that is available from stock in Auckland now. Hinkley’s Somerset collection exudes a quiet and precise sophistication… subtly fusing modernity with vintage appeal. See a wide range of pendant designs at [Bardsleys Lighting]( in Takapuna. [Read more]( Giveaway Win movie tickets to The Desperate HourThis high-intensity suspense thriller tells the story of a mother, played by Naomi Watts, who races to save her child as authorities pursue an active shooter in her small town. [The Desperate Hour]( is in cinemas from 10 March. We have 25 double passes to give away, competition ends 11.59pm on 10 March. Terms and conditions apply. [Enter now]( [( Sponsored content Save now at ReseneGet decorating and save 20% at Resene ColorShops! Make the most of your home with fresh paints, colours and wallpapers from Resene. Choose from thousands of colours and get them tinted into your favourite Kiwi-made Resene paint. And if you need advice, our friendly Resene ColorShop staff can help with prep, paint, wallpaper and colour advice so you get a superb finish. [Shop now]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact](mailto:editor@nzhouseandgarden.co.nz) © Copyright 2021 NZ House & Garden, a division of Stuff Limited (Magazines). Cider Building, 4 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand