Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free and nut-free What I miss about being both gluten-free and vegan is the lack of snack -type food available in Delis and pastry shops. They do have on sale vegan or gluten-free savoury pasties and pastries but very rarely can I purchase something that is both. I must admit I get … Read more
Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, egg-free and nut-free I am a huge fan of oatcakes and a big fan of Nairn gluten-free ones. They are the perfect healthy snack and can be topped with both sweet or savoury foods. Peanut butter and banana Cream cheese and pickle Butter Cheese and chutney Jam and so many more. Originating … Read more
Scones have always been an absolute favourite for me. Sweet, savoury or studded with sultanas. To me, along with bread should be eaten while still warm and fresh from the oven and slathered with butter, not entirely healthy but delicious. It has been a long journey until I made a gluten-free and vegan savoury scone … Read more
I love a sausage roll and they are the perfect buffet finger food for every occasion. I cannot imagine a Christmas without making some. I didn't want to have just sausage meat and pastry, although they are also good too. I wanted to jazz mine up and raise the flavours a bit more. Since so … Read more
I love savoury goodies, much more so than the sweet stuff. Best of all for me is pastry, be it shortcrust or puff pastry. I just love the way it crumbles when you bite into it, sending golden crumbs all down your front and sticking to the side of your mouth. In my pre-vegetarian and … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 2 Minutes eachServes 8 Vegan, Vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free I love sides, to be honest, I prefer these to the main course. I would happily have a mixed platter of them for my meal. Onion rings or loaded potato skins are my favourites. Being gluten-free and vegan, I am usually cast … Read more
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
Preparation Time Minutes Baking Time 25-30 Minutes Makes 8 Gluten-free, Vegan, Dairy-free and Nut-free I am a lover of more savoury snacks than sweet ones, one of those being cheese scones. I could never imagine I would love a gluten-free vegan one as much as the ones I baked long ago. These are super easy … Read more
