The Gluten Free and Vegan Alchemist
The Home of Gluten Free & Vegan Cooking
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and egg-free Jump to ingredients I am a great lover of making plaits and have made various different filled ones over the last 30 years, way before I was vegan or gluten-free. There is something decadent about eating crispy, flaky and golden puff pastry. I wanted to make a filling that was... Continue Reading →
A delicious soft gluten-free and vegan pizza base
So you are thinking of becoming vegan, for the month of January or maybe for longer. Maybe you are just thinking of going plant-based or are just vegan-curious. This is not a written piece on the pros and cons of veganism but to just explain why some people choose to follow a vegan lifestyle. What... Continue Reading →
I am a firm believer that if you are going to consume a lot of calories on something, then whatever is eaten has to be well worth it. These little beauties fit the bill. They are all of the below crammed into delicious mouthfuls. Fudgey Decadent Gooey Dense Chewy Dark & bittersweet These triple chocolate... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 15 MinutesBaking Time 50-60 Minutes Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and nut-free Being gluten and wheat intolerant was a big blow at first, My favourite foods disappeared and what was left did not fill me with delight. Looking around at the choice of breads left to me had me reeling in despair. I bought so... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 15 Minutes Cooking Time 30-40 Minutes Serves 6 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and nut-free Chilli is one of those dishes that is a real crowd-pleaser. This easy meal is not one to stand on ceremony or require your best china. All you need is a group of good friends or family, a pot of... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time Baking Time 20 Minutes Makes 18-20 Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free There are two things that I could happily eat by the spoonful straight from a jar. One is peanut butter and the other is chocolate & hazelnut spread. Mind you wanting to and doing so is another matter. It does contain... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 15 Minutes Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free This recipe features two of my favourite things to eat which are pesto and hummus. I have never thought about combining them both until the other week when I was making them both. I had never seen it in the shops for me to taste it,... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 10 MinutesMakes 10 servings Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, milk-free I now have become a little obsessed with pesto, that is something I never thought would happen. Since becoming vegan a little over 3 years ago, I have made and eaten and whizzed up so much. I do prefer the green version, mainly because it... Continue Reading →
Preparation Time 30 MinutesCooking Time20-25 MinutesServes 4 Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-free This is a lovely light lunch and delicious with a fresh green salad, after the excess of the festive season, this feels so nice. This works for me, as it is very east to as I play around with the flavours and the range... Continue Reading →
Some great tips to help you navigate veganuary
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... Continue Reading →
Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 45-55 minutes Serves 8-10 slices Two of my favourite cakes as a child were McVities Jamaican ginger cake and golden syrup cake, They conjured up Sunday afternoon tea times. Still quite full from the Sunday roast dinner, tea time consisted of sandwiches and various cakes. Just the sight of... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, I do apologise for my lack of posting over the last month. Just before Christmas I was feeling very tired but put it down to my disability and being so busy. By the day after boxing day, my chest was hurting and breathing became painful, I took my asthma pump and promised myself... Continue Reading →
ย Have you ever mentioned tempeh to some non-vegan friends and you get that puzzled reaction from them, or even asked for it in a supermarket and received the same reaction. While most seem to have heard about tofu but tempeh seems to be its long lost distant cousin. Tempeh now has more competition due... Continue Reading →
It has been a busy two weeks, mainly because my elderly father in law has been ill and in hospital. At 80 it becomes worrying as he is diabetic. That combined with getting ready for Christmas, cooking for the blog and having a busy household it was hard to have a moment to draw breath.... Continue Reading →
This month there has been an abundance in the discovery of vegan and gluten-free food and ethical household products for me. I thought I would share a few of my favourites. Maybe you have tried them, I always love to hear your feedback and comments. These are the ones I have tested and it... Continue Reading →
Sunday is definitely my favourite day of the week. It is a more chilled day, where I not to plan very much at all.ย A little writing for my blog and some recipe ideas is enough, maybe some housework and preparing a Sunday dinner. I was really thinking about vegan brunch ideas today. Something that... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe it is nearly November, this year has gone so fast. I have had a trip of a lifetime to Canada, started blogging, started a vegan website and beginning to write my cookery book. If I had been told, that I would do these things this time last year, I would have said... Continue Reading →