Delicious vegan food for all the family
This is our plant based take on the classic Greek dish consisting of layers of thinly sliced potato and aubergines (eggplants), mince and a creamy topping. In this version we swap out the traditional lamb mince for a plant based substitute, though you could also use green lentils instead if […]
This is my recipe for a classic vanilla sponge cake, made without eggs or dairy. It is light and fluffy and delicious and no one will realise it’s vegan, I promise! I have included the full method including creaming the vegan ‘butter’ and sugar together, but if you are short […]
Love curry and lentils (who doesn’t?), then our take on vegan dhansak is for you! Dhansak is a lentil based, sweet and sour curry, usually quite hot. Delicious, healthy and packed with flavour – I am sure it will become a firm favourite if you haven’t tried it before. Dhansak […]
Some years ago now, I was fortunate enough to spend some time juggling for children in India. I travelled with a dear friend of mine who knew the village we were staying in really well and we had lunch in a restaurant called Krishna’s nearly every day. This soup was […]
This Moroccan inspired stew is a gorgeous combination of melt in the mouth aubergine and chickpeas in a rich, delicately spiced sauce flavoured with cinnamon, harissa and mint. Traditionally made in a tall tagine cook pot, it works fine in a standard saucepan with a lid too, if you don’t […]
Vegan Mac and Cheese, also cheese sauce for any pasta, just follow the sauce bit for the sauce or add macaroni for the titular dish! We only use vegan stock and nutritional yeast to create our sauce to keep it simple, delicious and accessible, you can always add your own […]
Our easy vegan fairy cakes recipe is one of the most popular ones on the blog, so I thought I would add a chocolate version too. Just as quick and easy as the plain version, just add a little cocoa powder to give them a chocolatey twist. You can play […]
Here in the UK we are a hardy folk, quite used to the drizzle and temperature that our Autumn and Winter bring. But how are we so resilient, so chipper, so unreservedly optimistic? The secret is SOUPS AND STEWS! Our Black Bean Soup is so hearty, smooth and filling you’ll […]
Who doesn’t love a proper cooked breakfast? We certainly do! Perfect for lazy weekend mornings, our vegan take on a traditional fry up is bursting with delicious flavours, lower in saturated fat than it’s meaty counterpart and the ultimate way to start your day! You can use your favourite plant […]
The first time I had proper vegan ramen was in an amazing family run Japanese restaurant in our home town. It was our friend’s birthday, and he suggested we go there as they had such great vegan options. It was one of the best things I have ever tasted and […]
Looking for a simple, delicious vegan sandwich filler that isn’t houmous? This is really quick and easy to make and is soooo goood! Just crush some chickpeas with vegan mayo and a few simple condiments to make a healthy, tasty and satisfying sandwich in under five minutes.
The journey to making this recipe a reality has been a long one, punctuated with trial and error, heartbreak, near misses in the pits of despair and wild experimentation on the fringes of vegan cookery. Over the years, I have lost count of the variations of the spice mix I’ve […]