Salad mid-winter may seem an odd choice but it’s surprising how many seasonal vegetables around at this time of year are delicious raw. Continue reading “Roast sweet potato and kale salad”
Category: Christmas
Spiced red cabbage soup
If you feel like serving a soup that will make people go ‘wow’, then this spiced red cabbage will be the perfect recipe for you. The colour is so vibrant, it’s dazzling! And there’s not that many dishes you can serve that are quite this purple! Continue reading “Spiced red cabbage soup”
Festive stuffed butternut squash
If you are looking for a fancy recipe to serve your guests over the holidays then this festive stuffed butternut squash might just be what you’ve been looking for. An impressive centre piece, it’s full of whole plant food goodness and perfect for meeting a mix of dietary needs. Continue reading “Festive stuffed butternut squash”
Christmas spiced cookies
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”
Chestnut and bean festive ring
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”
Chestnut, roasted Brussel sprout and red onion tarts
These tarts are a fabulous winter treat. They can even be served as part of Christmas dinner if you’re looking for something a bit different. And if you add a bit of vegan ‘bacon’, you get a smoky savoury treat too. Continue reading “Chestnut, roasted Brussel sprout and red onion tarts”
Baked bubble and squeak
Bubble and squeak always makes me think of Christmas Day. And my Dad. It was his speciality! Continue reading “Baked bubble and squeak”
Vegan mincemeat lattice tart
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”
Christmas spiced parsnip soup
Thick, warming parsnip soup is a firm favourite in our house during the winter season. And as parsnips are a traditional veg served up with festive feasts, it only seems right to celebrate this loyal root vegetable with a ‘souped up’ 🙂 Christmas spice version. Continue reading “Christmas spiced parsnip soup”
Mince Pies
Whilst some people are not big fans of traditional dried fruit Christmas bakes like Christmas cake or mince pies, I’m not one of them! I really love them, and could happily eat them all year round (like my father in law who happily tucks into an individual Christmas pudding mid July!). Continue reading “Mince Pies”
