The Gluten Free and Vegan Alchemist
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Jump to Recipe I started making a version of this tart when my lads were younger, over 25 years ago. They struggled with cauliflower or leeks, so I came up with this tart with a cheesy sauce, and they loved it. It has seen some adaptations over the years. It became gluten-free and finally vegan.... Continue Reading →
Before I became vegan, egg fried rice was one of my favourite takeaway items. Although I love tofu, I could not quite understand how it would replicate the egg successfully. I am now a huge convert and enjoy this healthier version much better. This is a lovely, easy recipe, especially for using any leftover rice.... Continue Reading →
Nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and dairy-free Jump to Recipe When you are looking for comfort food as the temperatures drop, this sauce served with pasta is a beautiful hug in a bowl. It lifts you and puts a smile on your face. Mushrooms are so good for you. Mushrooms are low in calories and fat,... Continue Reading →
Delicious creamy vegetable korma. A lovely mild curry flavoured with coconut milk which makes it lovely and creamy.
A delicious soft gluten-free and vegan pizza base
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 →