Vegan Bonfire Toffee is just wonderful. The taste; rich, dark, smoky and sweet takes me back to watching bonfires and truly, truly, awful fireworks. Vegan Bonfire Toffee has a taste, that is so specific to one time of year, it’s hard to eat without wanting to get a bonfire going. I adore sweet and chewy […]
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Spicy Aromatic Lentil Soup
Spicy Aromatic Lentil Soup is a favourite of mine when I am feeling slightly under the weather. Curling up with a bowl of this gluten-free, vegan soup in front of the tele(vision) is an instantly pick-me-up. It’s nutritious, hearty, warming and comforting. The soup is lightly spiced and the flavour is fragrant. The cloves and […]
Butter Bean and Aubergine Bake
Butter Bean and Aubergine Bake is hearty and warming – not quite a casserole or stew as it can be sliced for serving. This gluten-free, vegan recipe has three fairly straightforward steps: vegetables, tomato mixture, white sauce. Once it is in the oven you can move on to other things while it cooks. Super hearty […]
Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Mushrooms and Tarragon
Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Mushrooms and Tarragon is the ultimate gluten-free, vegan comfort food. Tasting of earthy, warm flavours, fresh with the slight aniseed tang of tarragon and a wonderful silky texture but with a bite. I love this dish. It makes the world alright again. Fresh, seasonal mushrooms can get lost in a risotto. […]
Porcini and Cavolo Nero Lasagne
Porcini and Cavolo Nero Lasagne is the most wonderful comfort food. I love a gluten-free, vegan lasagne. I have experimented with all sort of vegetables in lasagne but this version is perfect. I love porcini mushrooms with cavolo nero and aubergine. Fabulous! Salad is a great accompaniment for Porciini and Cavolo Nero Lasagne and I […]
Tips and Tricks for Crispy And Fluffy Potatoes
Potatoes in winter are the perfect side. Any type of potato from the oven should be crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside… Perfection! It is easy to get the perfect potato if you follow my Tips and Tricks for Crispy And Fluffy Potatoes. Find out exactly what potatoes are in-season […]
Vegan Strawberry and Raspberry Eton Mess
This Vegan Strawberry and Raspberry Eton (or Eaton!) Mess (my gluten-free vegan take on the rather posh Strawberry and Raspberry Eton Mess!) is my desert island dessert. Ripe, sweet, plump strawberries, tart raspberries with crispy, light ‘meringue’ all pulled together under a duvet of vegan cream. What is not to like??? Who knew that one […]
Chocolate and Raspberry Goodness Muffins
These Chocolate and Raspberry Goodness Muffins are a real gluten-free, vegan treat. Not everyday. No way. They are choc full of goodness: oats, almonds, polenta, raspberries… Chocolate… Great as a dessert but if you are out and about also great for a travelling breakfast (occasionally!). If you like these Chocolate and Raspberry Goodness Muffins you […]