Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free and dairy-free ★ This spicy roasted pasta sauce is bursting with flavour and very creamy. This is a quick and simple recipe to have at hand or batch-cooked and tucked into the freezer. It is super healthy but feels rich and luxurious. You could use roasted red peppers from a jar... Continue Reading →
Tikka Masala is up amongst one of the nation's favourite curries and most families have their favourite recipe. Curries are also very easy to make vegetarian or veganise. It is a good flavoursome sauce that makes the curry for me. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients, most of them are essential.... Continue Reading →
Every chef or household cook has their recipe for cottage pie /Shepherds pie, usually passed down through the family or honed to perfection. It is a firm family favourite in so many countries. My mums was fabulous and made my family a similar one while my children were growing up. Making it gluten-free was pretty... Continue Reading →
Autumn arrives, the temperature starts to dip and we start to drag out our winter jumpers, our style of meals starts to change too. We begin to require those comforting meals that warm our bodies and souls. One meal springs to mind more than any other, a great big pot of stew and dumplings. My... Continue Reading →
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free What better way to fight off the autumnal or winter chills than with a lovely bowl of delicious hot homemade soup, preferably accompanied with a chunk of buttered bread. This soup celebrates the earthy flavours of the mushrooms. These beauties are not only a great source of selenium but... Continue Reading →
I love this recipe, it is the perfect recipe when tomatoes are in season and a perfect way to preserve any glut of tomatoes. When I was a young girl, my uncle had huge greenhouses and the smell of fresh tomatoes takes me back to a time of walking through them picking and eating fresh... Continue Reading →
Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, nut-free and egg-free. I cannot remember if I have ever had a regular schnitzel but I do love things coated in breadcrumbs. For me, texture plays a large part in food enjoyment and there is something about biting into a flavourful crunchy crumb. In the past I have made tofu Kiev, southern... Continue Reading →
I am always looking to come up with recipes for lunchtimes, picnics or for buffets. I am a carb lover and love a pastry-based treat occasionally. The summertime is full of plump, ripe, and juicy tomatoes. This time of the year locally grown tomatoes are at their utmost best. I spent many happy days of... Continue Reading →
We all have our favourite recipe for a good bolognese sauce, one we have used for many years and fed our families with, I know I did. Times changed and firstly I became coeliac and then I switched from being vegetarian to vegan. I did not want to lose delicious meal from my recipe repertoire.... Continue Reading →
I was blown away when I started cooking with king oyster mushrooms. I cannot tell you what pulled pork tastes like as I have never eaten it. I just knew I wanted something different and filling in my tacos. I wanted to share taco nights with the rest of the family, without adding meat substitutes.... Continue Reading →
I love pie, yes I know they are not deemed to be the most healthy option. If they are enjoyed once in a while, then what's the harm? I love the way you break through the crisp golden pastry into a rich, hearty and steaming filling. This pot pie has such a dark brown gravy... Continue Reading →
I know this dish, for many is the ultimate comfort dish. A stick-to- the-ribs winters warmer. The sort of meal that is good to come home to after a long day at work or school. It has never been that dish for me and has always been one of my least favourite meals. I knew... Continue Reading →
I have always loved cauliflower cheese, it was my childhood favourite. It was one of the first meals my children enjoyed and a family favourite In my opinion cauliflower cheese is one of the best ways to eat cauliflower. What's not to like, a cheesy creamy sauce topped with golden breadcrumbs. It can be eaten... Continue Reading →
The season of comfort food is now upon us. We want to warm our bodies from the inside out, which is both delicious and filling. To me, nothing screams comfort more than a homemade pie. When I first became coeliac, I thought I had to wave goodbye to that crispy, flaky slice of heaven. Now... Continue Reading →
Lasagne is one of those family meals I have been cooking for over 35 years in different guises, a long time. In the beginning, it was the original lasagne, not vegan and no need for gluten-free pasta. I have always looked upon cooking this meal as a labour of love, carefully making a beautiful rich... Continue Reading →
I love pasta, it must be a carb thing, although I am gluten intolerant the quality of gluten-free pasta has vastly improved over the last few years. This is great news for those of us gluten-free vegans. There is something beautiful about roasted peppers, especially when done yourself. In the summer make use of the... Continue Reading →
I don't know many people who are not fans of Mac and cheese. I mean what's not to like, gorgeous soft pasta, coated in a silky smooth cheesy sauce with a crunchy cheesy top. I even like the way it is bubbling away under the pasta when removed from the oven. It is no doubt... Continue Reading →
There is nothing like a piping hot casserole on a cold winter evening, served with some lovely potatoes and your favourite vegetables. A dish that warms you from the inside out. One of my favourite ones since childhood has always been a sausage casserole, with a lovely thick gravy loaded with soft onions. There are... Continue Reading →
I used to love meatloaf as a child, that mash potato and veg was my happy meal. Being either vegetarian or vegan it was a meal that was a distant memory. I have tried many nut loaves but really they hold no appeal, I wanted a smoother texture. I wanted something I could have it... Continue Reading →
Two of my favourite ingredients to work with are pesto and tofu, mainly because there are so many ways to use both and I love the taste. In my mind the best way to prepare tofu is to freeze it beforehand, it changes the texture of tofu completely. If you are planning to marinate it,... Continue Reading →
