Quinoa has risen to A-list super stardom over the past few years. Once the preserve of the health-conscious few, quinoa has erupted into the mainstream. In fact, 2013 was officially the ‘International Year of Quinoa’, so said the UN. Now no superfood salad would be complete without a sprinkling of quinoa for good measure. You… Read more
This has to be one of my favourite dishes of all time. On a recent trip to Indonesia I had the best satay tofu I’ve ever had and wanted to recreate that Bali-licious feeling. There is nothing finer this side of Black Forest Gateaux than the moreish-ness of this dish and its accompaniments. The tendrils… Read more
Tofu: the vegan cliché! This stalwart of the vegan cookbook has come in for some heavy criticism from those on the ‘outside’ over the years. However, for those ‘in the know’, tofu is a delicious and versatile delight. I want to address a couple of popular tofu myths: Tofu is slimy and gooey Tofu is bland… Read more
Here’s another veg classic given a vegan twist. Mac & Cheese is a firm favourite of vegan restaurants in the US. It’s a staple comfort food that reminds vegans that carbs and cheese can be both ethically and nutritionally kind. However, I’ve yet to find a decent vegan version of M&C in the UK. Up… Read more
This gem of an ingredient is relatively unknown outside of vegan circles. It’s the secret to many a convincing dairy free dish. It adds that ‘I can’t taste the difference’ quality. It also adds a hard-hitting punch of nutrition. Nutritional yeast might not be the most catchy or memorable name on the market but as… Read more
So I’m starting with an old classic: lasagna. Traditionally the pervue of dinner parties across the ages, it’s a crowd pleaser and most definitely something people would say they couldn’t do without if they turned vegan. In fact, lasagna is seen as one of the go-to meals if you have a vegetarian coming for dinner…. Read more
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