This is the ultimate Christmas wintery dessert…I can only describe this pudding as a BIG hug! Also this recipe is a feel good one…no refined sugars, spelt flour and organic flours and no butters (I am weary of vegan butters because of how refined they are). Get your blankets ready and start baking! The best … More Vegan Date Sticky Toffee Pudding
I love crumpets! These crumpets are extra soft, airy and fluffy because I leave my batter to rise and rest in the fridge overnight…and making the batter the night before literally takes minutes! It means you can wake up and make the crumpets for your breakfast with jam (I have quinces growing in my garden … More Overnight Vegan Crumpets (served with my homemade Quince Jam)
For me, my go-to comfort food is risotto…it is warming, hearty and super tasty. I’m a firm believer in a risotto not needing to be overpowered by too many ingredients and so here is my lemon risotto, that shines through and will give you a very happy belly, made with only five core ingredients. The aim … More Lemon Risotto with Garlic, Red Onion, Cashews and Olive Oil (vegan and gluten free)
So I know I may sound like a broken record by now…but FRESH BREAD is my favourite thing ever! This pizza bread is made without cheese, and is made from half wheat flour and half spelt flour. It is a super easy recipe and it packs a punch with the sharp onion and spicy chillies! This … More Vegan Pizza Bread with Tomatoes, Olives, Onion, Chilli, Garlic, Rosemary, Aubergine and Olive Oil (Spelt and Wheat)
Dumplings are the perfect lunch…small bites of soft silky pastry filled with a burst of delicious-ness. These are super easy to make and are cooked in a pan…no need for tricky steaming equipment (provided you have a deep frying pan with a lid). I decided to put a little fusion twist in the filling…I loved it … More Dim Sum filled with Soya Beans, Cashews, Rosemary, Truffle and Chilli
These are the perfect mixture of crispy goodness and healthy nutritious food! I could sit and eat them all day…and now there is no reason for us vegans to miss out of delicious goujons. Finish these babies with a squeeze of lemon and I promise you will be very satisfied! Preparation time: 45 minutes (including cooking time) … More Aubergine Parsley Goujons (baked)
I never knew about picci until I visited my favourite pasta restaurant in London, called Padella. The picci is the only vegan pasta on their menu…which was actually a blessing in disguise because it was new to me and tasted great! This recipe is super easy and it is a dinner party showstopper because of the … More Spinach Picci Pasta with White Wine, Preserved Lemons and Garlic Sauce
This recipe is super easy and delicious….and a definite crowd pleaser. I add lots of spice to mine and it is nice and warming with the whisky. I always get nervous when it comes to tipping the tart out of the pan but this recipe always works! The pastry creates a great puff with lots … More Whisky Apple Tarte Tatin
This bread has an amazing open texture for rye bread because I mix equal parts of rye flour with organic wheat flour. I am a victim of the tiredness that gluten brings…but turning to the organic variety totally solves my problems…turns out a lot of us are in fact sensitive to the extra chemicals added … More Aussie Zucchini and Carrot Rye Bread
This recipe makes a pretty delicious and indulgent loaf of bread…it is almost a hybrid between a focaccia and a lighter more aerated bread like a ciabatta! I had found a good focaccia recipe but as per usual I went rogue and ended up adding all kinds of wonderful things…like maple syrup (makes the yeast … More Fluffy Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe (Vegan, Italian)
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