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
Fluffy warm fresh bread, smooth potato mash and truffles…HEAVEN! I am a fan of every type of fresh Indian bread and we have been making bateta rotli (rotli stuffed with spiced potato) in our family since I was very little. This got me thinking about how both the bread and the filling could be taken … More Truffle Potato Kulchas
This sandwich is the perfect brunch…out with the boring cucumber sandwiches and in with the indulgent tofu sandwich which is bursting with flavour and is made for finger licking…yep, because it really is that good! Preparation time: 4o minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 3): 6 slices Rye Bread 3 tbsp Olive Oil Rock Salt 1 cup … More Tomato and Spicy Almond Butter, Apricot Glazed Tofu, and Coriander Oil Vegan Sandwich in Rye Bread with Sprouts (Vegan Spread and Gluten Free Sandwich fillings)
This dish is so versatile and utterly delicious…it is great straight out the oven as a winter warmer or cold as a summer salad. It is also very easy to make and is packed with flavour. I want to explore this dish further by tossing linguine through it once it has roasted so the pasta can soak … More Roasted Lemon Basil Cauliflower with Flaked Almonds and Dates
This is not one of those curries that blows your mind with extreme spice…it is beautiful and fragrant! It is packed with protein and it tastes super delicious! The tahini and frozen chopped spinach gives the curry a fantastic creamy texture without the need for coconut milk and heaviness! Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including cooking … More Cassava, Lentil, Spinach and Cabbage Curry
These carrots are sweet, slightly crispy on the outside and beautifully soft inside! The tangerine makes these perfect for Christmas and the sea salt totally lifts the dish! Preparation time: 35 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 2): 5 large Carrots 3 Tangerines 7 springs of Lemon Thyme Large pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to taste 3 … More Tangerine Glazed Carrots with Lemon Thyme and Sea Salt
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