Pesto and mozzarella tart

I must admit I am more of a savoury than sweet person, I also love pastry. This tart though is lovely and light and perfect eaten hot or cold. This makes it a great addition for picnics, barbeques and gatherings. It is a great standby lunch enjoyed with a big salad. Quick and easyCheesyFlakyPortableZestyFlavourfulGluten-free and... Continue Reading →

Vegetable and “cheese” pasties

Preparation Time 20 Minutes plus 30 Minutes for chilling pastryBaking Time 25 MinutesMakes 4 Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free and dairy-free There are sometimes for me, that I crave a pasty. Living here in the Westcountry we are known for our delicious pasties. It is that crispy pastry crust filled with a perfectly seasoned soft hot... Continue Reading →

Cheese & onion ploughman’s plait

Serves 4Preparation Time 25 MinutesCooking Time 30 Minutes Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free I have been cooking plaits before my children were born, over 38 years ago. Every Christmas, buffet, party or family gathering, that's a lot of plaits. Back then they were neither vegan nor gluten-free, although a lot were vegetarian. My favourite has... 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 →

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 →

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... Continue Reading →

Falafels

Makes 24-26 falafelsPreparation Time 15 Minutes, plus soaking and chillingCooking Time deep fried 5 Minutes25-30 Minutes oven bakes Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free Before I became a vegan I had never touched a falafel. I considered them a kind of hippy food, how misguided I was. Becoming a vegan has opened my eyes and... Continue Reading →

Quinoa rainbow salad bowl

Serves 4 Preparation Time Cooking Time 15 Minutes Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Dairy-free I adore salads, not the plain tomato, cucumber and lettuce variety. Being gluten-free there are lots of grains I cannot use but it still leaves me with a fair amount of scope, using base carbs such as Gluten-free pastaWild riceRed RiceQuinoaBuckwheatAmaranth For this... Continue Reading →

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