Preparation Time 10 MinutesBaking Time 20 MinutesServes 8-12 I love the colour of the red velvet cake, It never fails to make a statement on any occasion. The deep red colour is what gives the cake Its name. This vibrant cake pairs wonderfully with sweet and tangy vegan cream cheese frosting. Moist crumbTangySweetDelicious Although this... Continue Reading →
Nutella style cupcakes
Preparation TimeBaking Time 20 MinutesMakes 12 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free There are two things that I could happily eat by the spoonful straight from a jar. One is peanut butter and the other is chocolate & hazelnut spread. Mind you wanting to and doing so is another matter. It does contain great deal... Continue Reading →
Hot & spicy cauliflower Buffalo wings
Preparation TimeCooking Time 45 MinutesServes 2-4 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free This recipe is a sure-fire winner and a great way to ramp up the flavour profile of the rather bland and humble cauliflower. Forget the overcooked version of this vegetable we have probably all been served at one point in our life. We... Continue Reading →
St Clements tray bake
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 55 MinutesMakes 12 Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free In my book, any cakes containing citrus fruits tick all the boxes for me. Delicious confectionaries such as lemon meringue pies, tarts or drizzle cakes are really a joy to behold This classic citrus drizzle traybake recipe is moist and delicious. Perfect for... Continue Reading →
Puffed rice and peanut butter bars
 I did wonder if these bars were just a little too simple to add to the blog, mainly because there is no cooking involved, apart from roasting the nuts. There is also little preparation come to that either. What they lack in technical ability required to make, they make up for in nutritional content... Continue Reading →
Quick tomato & roasted red pepper soup
Edit Project Switch to draftPreview(opens in a new tab)UpdateAdd title Preparation TimeCooking TimeServes 4 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free When the body needs warming from the winter chills or just when you want a hug from the inside. For me, nothing beats a steaming bowl of homemade soup. This is a quick soup but never the... Continue Reading →
Maple & walnut buckwheat granola
Preparation Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 25 Minutes Vegan vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free. I like to think having granola topping a a bowl of fruit is a good way to start the day. It is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals to keep hunger at bay until lunch. This granola contains both oats and the... Continue Reading →
Basil pesto hummus
Preparation Time 15 Minutes Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free This recipe features two of my favourite things to eat which are pesto and hummus. I have never thought about combining them both until the other week when I was making them both. I had never seen it in the shops for me to taste it,... Continue Reading →
Tried & tested BBQ options
For us, in the UK this is the time of year we fire up the trusty BBQ, weather depending {It is the UK}. Across the neighbourhood, smoke wafts across gardens which sets your mouth-watering. We have always used coals to cook but this year I invested in a 5 burner gas barbeque and last night... Continue Reading →
Smashed & roasted new potatoes
Serves 4Preparation Time 20 MinutesCooking Time 35 Minutes Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, I I love this time of the year, most of all I love the available food. The bare skeletal garden of the winter is now gone. It is now lush and green. The fruit bushes are heavy with berries and other produce like beetroot,... Continue Reading →