Eat food you love that loves you back
There’s no getting away from it, I have a sweet tooth. Even now, when I’ve cut out so many ultra processed foods full of refined sugar and fats, I’ll always look at the dessert options on a menu before anything else. Continue reading “Christmas spiced cookies”
The holiday season has a big focus on food! Whether you’re hosting at home or a guest elsewhere, what’s on the menu is a big topic of conversation. Everyone has their favourite dish or accompaniment and it can be hard to cater for all. Especially if there’s a number of dietary needs to be factored in. Continue reading “Crunchy Festive slaw”
As much as I love nut roast, I do try to mix things up a bit during the holidays and create dishes that are just a little bit different to the norm. Continue reading “Chestnut and bean festive ring”
Autumn and early winter are the season for chestnuts, which is why they’re particularly popular in festive dishes. With a very subtle flavour themselves, chestnuts make a great accompaniment to many side dishes and veggie mains. Always playing a supporting role, rarely the star. Continue reading “Festive cauliflower and chestnut soup”
There’s a few distinct flavours that I associate with Christmas. Warming spices of course, creamy Bailey’s (or now my version of it) and crispy Bubble and Squeak. And there’s another one – Terry’s Chocolate Orange, even though I haven’t eaten one for years! Continue reading “Chocolate orange mousse”
I’m a big fan of rich, fruity cakes. And Christmas is the perfect season for them. I still favour a traditional Christmas cake (plant-based of course), but sometimes the super sweet icing is just a bit too much. Continue reading “Delicious vegan Dundee cake”
It’s so the season for Brussel sprouts! And although I know many people only (reluctantly) consume these wonderful green nuggets on Christmas day, I am determined to win you over. Sprouts are not just for Christmas 😉 Continue reading “Tasty roasted Brussel sprouts”
I think every family has their ‘must have’ dishes which make Christmas complete. Ours certainly does. Rich, moist Christmas cake is definitely one plus tasty mince pies. Continue reading “Yule log”
Bubble and squeak always makes me think of Christmas Day. And my Dad. It was his speciality! Continue reading “Baked bubble and squeak”
I was going to post this recipe early in the New Year as an encouragement to use up any leftover mincemeat abandoned in the back of the fridge. But why wait? It’s deserving of much more attention than an after thought – a decadent dessert to share over the festive period. Continue reading “Vegan mincemeat lattice tart”
