Eat food you love that loves you back
When I first changed to a whole-food plant-based diet, I thought lasagne would be off the menu for good. With that rich, meaty ‘red’ sauce and decadent creamy ‘white’ sauce, I couldn’t see how that could be replicated to taste just as good. But I tried! Continue reading “Lentil lasagne”
Out of all the recipes I have in my files (and there are A LOT of them!), there are a select few that come under the heading of “really useful”. That doesn’t mean the others are no good. Continue reading “Tasty lentil ragu”
Whenever the weather improves and the sun starts to shine once more, there’s always one dish I yearn for – quiche. To me, its synonymous with picnics and tasty suppers with salad piled high on the side. Continue reading “Asparagus quiche with quinoa crust”
If you love the flavours of a jalfrezi but want to avoid the high amounts of oil often found in curry house dishes, then this is the recipe for you. Continue reading “Chickpea vegetable jalfrezi”
As we come up to the Easter holidays, I wanted to share this impressive dish with you in case you were looking for something special to create. I have to confess this is the longest recipe with the most elements I’ve shared so far. Don’t be scared though! It may look complicated, but once broken down into segments, it’s not as difficult as it might look on first glance. Honest 😉 Continue reading “Layered Rainbow Pie”
One of the criticisms directed towards proponents of a whole-food plant-based diet is that it’s elitist, too expensive for people on lower incomes with limited access to fresh produce. Continue reading “Millet ‘risotto’”
Irish stew is not a dish you would normally associate with plant based eating! But on St Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d share this tasty meat free alternative in case you’d like to celebrate with this hearty stew. Continue reading “Vegan Irish Stew”
Once again it’s British Pie week here in the UK. So to celebrate, I bring you this super tasty and easy pie, perfect for a quick mid-week supper. Or make it to impress veg-sceptic visitors – the flavour will certainly tickle their tastebuds. Continue reading “Broccoli, mushroom and tarragon pie”
One of the exciting places we visited on our Campervan travels last year was the birthplace of Robbie Burns, Scotland’s most notable poet whose birthday is celebrated every year in numerous places around the world on 25th January. Continue reading “Vegan haggis for Burns Night”
When it’s cold outside, a rich, comforting stew hits the spot. In my pre-plant-based days, I would have a meaty stew going in the slow cooker all day, the aromas tantalising us until dinner time. Continue reading “Beef-less bourguignon”