I love a layer cake, to this day I gently prize the two halves apart, just as I did in childhood. Also eating the bottom layer first. These days I try not to eat too many cakes, though if I want to indulge this one among the winners. Lemons are zingy and healthy. Maybe I... Continue Reading →
Quinoa rainbow salad bowl
Serves 4 Preparation Time Cooking Time 15 Minutes Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Dairy-free I adore salads, not the plain tomato, cucumber and lettuce variety. Being gluten-free there are lots of grains I cannot use but it still leaves me with a fair amount of scope, using base carbs such as Gluten-free pastaWild riceRed RiceQuinoaBuckwheatAmaranth For this... Continue Reading →
A spoonful of pesto
FOOD BITES Not just for pasta Until 4 years ago I had never used pesto, which now seems so unbelievable. Quite often, I picked up a jar in a supermarket, putting it back down again, convinced I would not like this weird green concoction in a jar. Often, while pursuing over delicious looking vegetarian recipes in... Continue Reading →
Basil pesto mash potato
Serves 4Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 25 Minutes CreamySilkyGarlickyZingyDeliciousComforting 600g of floury potatoes such as King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled and cut into small chunks60g dairy-free butter2-3 Tbsp of vegan single cream or milkFreshly ground salt & pepper20g of pine nuts2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)4 Tbsp dairy-free pesto, homemade or shop-bought If... Continue Reading →
Firm Mozzarella style vegan cheese
Preparation Time 15 MinutesFridge Setting Time 4-5 hoursServes 10-12 Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Lactose-free I am not a huge fan of hard cheeses as such, I much prefer the creaminess of brie, camembert or mozzarella. I am a fan though of silky melted cheese, give me a slice of pizza and some oozy mozzarella and I... Continue Reading →