Preparation Time 15 MinutesCooking Time 25 MinutesServes 4-5 This time of the year nothing beats a good thick tasty stew. Something that sticks to your ribs and warms you from the inside out. This one fits the bill in so many ways, packed with flavour and spices, just what you expect from Mexican food. Containing … Read more
Potato, chickpea and Aubergine curry
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 45 MinutesServes 4Calories per portion 547 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free I love a good curry, although I am not the sort of curry that burns your mouth and throat and has smoke coming out of your ears. I like the gentle taste of spices and their warming flavour. Vegetable and … Read more
Mushroom pithiviers
Filling Makes 4 individual ones or 1 large onePreparation Time 25 MinutesCooking Time 25 Minutes200C Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free This recipe came about when I was deciding what to cook for my Christmas dinner. I had wanted to make a vegan pithivier for some time, so here was the chance. The pastry was easy enough … Read more
Katsu curry sauce with crispy tofu
Preparation Time 25 MinutesCooking Time 30 MinutesServes 4 Vegan, glutenfree, egg-free, vegetarian and nut free I love curry, but I must admit when it comes to the heat I am a bit of a wimp. I prefer mine warming and to feel the spices tingle on my tongue but without the need to keep mopping … Read more
Vegan lasagne my way
Preparation Time 25 MinutesOven cooking Time 45-50 Minutes Serves 4-6 Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and nut-free Preparation Time 25 MinutesOven cooking Time 45-50 Minutes Serves 4-6 Vegan, gluten-free,vegetarian and nut-free From the time I first got married 33 years ago, I have been cooking lasagne in one form or another. I was neither coeliac or vegan … Read more
Smokey vegan chilli
Serves 5Preparation Time 15 MinutesCooking Time 1 hour 20 Minutes Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, meat-free and soya-free The colder weather is now heading our way, and the summer warmth quickly receding. Now when the temperature is dropping, a plate of salad is just not an option. We are thinking of hunkering down, thoughts turn to cosy … Read more
Lemon & Cheeze popcorn cauliflower
As much as I love cauliflower, I am not a fan of it just steamed. In my early year's cauliflower was boiled, I can still remember the pungent smell of over-boiled cauliflower. This happened in homes and schools and I think this is the reason my generation we were not so fond of this tasteless … Read more
Ploughmans Pasties
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free Preparation Time 30 MinutesCooking Time 20-25 MinutesServes 4-6 Depending on the size We are very proud of our Devonshire or Cornish pasties. They are one the biggest food traditions of the Westcountry, steeped in history. A one time perfect hearty lunch for miners, the deep crust providing a perfect handhold. I … Read more
Quick cook falafels
Preparation 40 MinutesCooking Time 5 MinutesMakes 12-16 One of my favourite snacks or quick lunch fixes is falafels, this is funny as until I went vegan my lip curled at the thought of them. Anything containing chickpeas to me sounded horrendous. A year later I am now a complete convert, and they have become … Read more
Lemon & herb crusted tofu
Preparation Time 15 MinutesBaking Time 15-20 MinutesMakes 8 fingers or 16 large nuggets Vegan, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free I feel that I have learned so much about tofu and how versatile and delicious it can be in the last two years. This recipe came out of my love of lemon and thyme combinations. These are great … Read more
Chickpea and vegetable curry
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 25 MinutesServes 4 Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free I have always loved curry, to be honest, I have always preferred a veggie curry. This was good news for me when I switched to a vegan diet. There is such an array of vegetables, lentils, pulses and legumes to choose from. … Read more
Comforting cottage pie
Preparation Time 20 Minutes The filling 350g vegan mince, make sure it is gluten-free if needed2 sticks of celery, diced small1 white onion diced small2 cloves of crushed garlic2 medium carrots diced smallHalf a leek thinly sliced100g chestnut mushrooms finely chopped or blitzed in a food processor1 vegan/ gluten-free stock cubeSprig of thyme1/2 tsp rosemary1 … Read more
Vegan Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese is a firm favourite in most households or families all over the UK and even further afield. A go-to dinner where the recipe has been passed down from family or perfected from the constant cooking. I had used the same recipe when cooking a meat-based sauce for many years and at many family … Read more
Nice & spicy vegan chilli
Preparation TimeCooking Time 35-40 MinutesServes 6 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free Come October, when the rain is beating against the windows and the temperatures drop, my thoughts turn to comfort food. The type of food that feels like a hug in a bowl and warms you from the inside out. Chilli con Carne is a perfect … Read more