Endive Salad with Pears and Almonds is a pretty sophisticated salad that makes me feel like a grown-up. Endive (or chicory) is a little bitter but, like so many bitter tasting foods, really addictive. The bitterness of the chicory works so well with the sweetness of the cos, pear and almond and the textures all […]
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Super Spring Slaw
Super Spring Slaw is crunchy, light, tasty and satisfying. Perfect as a gluten-free, vegan side dish, sandwich filling, or with the addition of gluten-free pasta or noodles, a fabulous main. Choc-full of nuts, seeds, rich and vibrant vegetables and the always wonderful parsley. You will love Super Spring Slaw as a side to Purple Sprouting […]
Vegan Bonfire Toffee
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Date and Walnut Cake
Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Date and Walnut Cake has no added sugar or sweetener so, it’s a little bit different to your usual cakes. I find many cakes and desserts much too sweet for me and this is perfect. I love this cake so much. It might take a little bit of getting used to as […]
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 […]