When the temperature starts to drop and the rain is drumming a constant rhythm on the windows there is nothing like a nice hot dessert to give you that comfort food hug. This one came about from wanting to use up some of the fruit from the freezer. Crumble has to be one of the... Continue Reading →
Tried and tested vegan ice cream Tubs Ice cream has always been my favourite treat and when I became vegan I was so worried that I was going to have to forgo that. I remember trying vegan ice cream in the 1980s at a festival and was so unimpressed. Fast forward to 2017 and how... Continue Reading →
A well-baked brownie is like a gift from the chocolate gods. The top crust should be glossy with a thin crinkly tissue-like appearance. You break through this with your fork before sinking into thick fudginess. They are Naughty Delicious Decadent Indulgent Chocolatey They are less of a cake and more of a dessert. Warm and... Continue Reading →
(Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free and dairy-free) The humble crumble has always been a favourite of mine from childhood. Although it can be made with a variety of different fruits, to me the apple crumble is the best. I wanted to add a different take on the original. This time of the year between autumn and... Continue Reading →
Autumn has now arrived and, and now while I miss the sunshine, and the lighter nights there is something to be said for this beautiful season. I love seeing the leaves on the trees take on golden hues and the feel of that carpet beneath my boots. The hunkering down, the cosy blankets, rooms lit... Continue Reading →
Bake well tart has its roots firmly planted in English history, a well know tea-time or high tea delicacy and popular confection. Consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell spread with jam and then topped with a layer of delicious frangipane finished with flaked almonds. It is a variation of the Bakewell pudding which originated in... Continue Reading →
Although the saying is it's American as apple pie but we Brits can make a mean one too. I have made so many apple pies over the years, mostly though they were not vegan or gluten-free. Now though after much practise I would say mine is as good, if not better than my original ones.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Preparation Time 20 MinutesCooking Time 40 minutesServes 8-10 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free For me, there is nothing more warming dessert than the simple crumble. No matter what season it is, there is always some fruit or a combination of fruits available to make the humble crumble a delightful dessert. Comforting, warming, and it sticks to... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 55 MinutesServes 10 Vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, egg-free I have so many banana cakes in the last 40 years and each one has been polished off with great delight. A great cake for lunch boxes or as a snack. Not overly sweet but just right. A banana cake has to be... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 30 MinutesCooking Time 25 MinutesMakes 8 turnovers Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and soya free Naughty but nice, I am a fan of pastry wrapped goodies. A light bulb moment came when mulling over what Puff pastry desserts I could make. I wanted something that could be HandheldServed warmFreezing friendlyHeated from frozen I wanted... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 15 MinutesCooking Time 25 MinutesServes 12-16 Is there a more classic combination than chocolate and mint? Think of all the well-known chocolate containing these flavours. Boxes of After Eights, Fry's Mint, Bendick's creams and Elizabeth Shaw are very popular. So for the first time, since going vegan, I decided to make a chocolate... Continue Reading →
Makes 9-12 rollsPreparation Time 15 MinutesCooking Time 25-30 Minutes I love a cinnamon roll, or I did until I began having a problem with wheat 10 years ago. Usually made with a sweet enriched dough using bread flour. Experimenting with scones a few weeks back, I had a flash of inspiration, a real light bulb... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 20 MinutesCooking Time 30 MinutesServes 6 Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, vegetarian Looking out of the window at all the July liquid sunshine battering against the window, I decided that sitting and sunning myself in the garden was not the option so the kitchen it was. Looking to use up some items from my baking... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 45-50 Minutes Serves 8 I suppose pineapple cake would be considered a bit retro or old-fashioned now. I remember enjoying it as a child and also making it in senior school. Every time I make it, so many happy memories come to mind. It was the first cake I... Continue Reading →
