Christmas recipes

If you are looking for Christmas inspiration, then have a browse through these super tasty recipes. They are all whole-food, plant-based and most can be made gluten free. Because just because you eat a certain way shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on wonderful Christmas fayre!

Tasty roasted Brussel sprouts

It’s so the season for Brussel sprouts! And although I know many people only (reluctantly)...

Yule log

I think every family has their ‘must have’ dishes which make Christmas complete. Ours...

Baked bubble and squeak

Bubble and squeak always makes me think of Christmas Day. And my Dad. It was his speciality!...

Vegan mincemeat lattice tart

I was going to post this recipe early in the New Year as an encouragement to use up any leftover...

Christmas red cabbage

When it comes to Christmas dinner in our house – or any roast dinner – it’s the...

Christmas spiced parsnip soup

Thick, warming parsnip soup is a firm favourite in our house during the winter season. And as...

Spiced pears

Have you noticed how in the festive season, desserts tend to be really heavy and rich? And if you...

Mince Pies

Whilst some people are not big fans of traditional dried fruit Christmas bakes like Christmas cake...

Royal icing

If you’re looking for a healthy icing recipe, please look away now! This is definitely not it!...

Lentil, sweet potato and shiitake mushroom loaf

What to have for a Sunday (or Christmas) roast? This is a question I get asked a lot, particularly...

Christmas Pudding

This traditional fruit pudding is not to everyone’s taste, but I still feel like Christmas Day...

Roasted squash and lentil filo swirl

It’s only a week until Christmas Day! Have you decided what you’re having for Christmas...

Brussel sprout masala

It’s turned proper cold this week – suddenly it feels like winter. And the good winter...

Wholegrain bread sauce

It’s day 23 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar and it’s only 2 days to go until the...

Vegan marzipan

Back on day 1 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, I brought you my version of a whole-food, low...

Comforting yellow split pea soup

I’m always amazed by people who manage to be ready for Christmas way before the actual big day...

Christmas tipples

As well as fine food, Christmas is a time for a little alcoholic indulgence too – some more...

The perfect roast potato

I’m not one for bragging, but I do know for sure that I make amazing roast potatoes. So for...

Red onion gravy

I love gravy! To me it’s a key part of any roast dinner, but particularly Christmas dinner. I...

Christmas quinoa

I love recipes that can be used for more than one function – it makes life so much easier. So...

Luscious lemon curd

The days leading up to Christmas are getting super busy – one reason why my post for day 14 of...

Roasted maple parsnip salad

Parsnips are an essential part of our family Christmas dinner. They’re sweet and creamy and...

Gingerbread

It is Gingerbread House Day today, so of course the recipe for day 12 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent...

21 ideas for Christmas party food

If you’re hosting drinks or having a party this Christmas period, you may be wondering what to...

Raw chocolate brownie bites

It seems that you, dear readers, have a sweet tooth. Whenever I post a recipe for cake or dessert, I...

Chickpea dippers

Christmas is a time for buffet lunches and snacking, or at least that’s what seems to happen...

Stuffed nut roast

It’s day 8 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, into the second week already. I hope you...

Vegan mincemeat

It’s day 6 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent calendar and it’s time to make some mincemeat...

Roasted squash and barley soup

Day 5 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent calendar and it’s a gorgeously warming soup recipe...

5 brilliant gadgets for Christmas

When you start cooking from scratch and creating new plant-based recipes, it’s handy to have...

Christmas countdown

It’s the 1st December, so it’s reasonable to start talking about Christmas now!...

Four top tips for the festive season

The Christmas season is nearly here. This time of year is significant in many ways with different...

Brussel sprout soup

Some foods are just synonymous with traditional Christmas dinner – roast turkey, bread sauce...