Category Archives: Vegan

Cranberry-Pear Fruit Jellies (Pâte de Fruits)

‘Pâte de Fruits’ (fruit paste) is a classic French confection. There are many versions out there and some are a bit laborious, requiring a candy thermometer. This Martha Stewart recipe is drop dead easy and takes no more than 15 … Continue reading

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Recipe: Braised Wild Mushrooms with Mint & Garlic

Strictly for mushroom lovers – and if you’ve found some wild edible funghi (of the non-trippy variety), then this simple preparation is a lovely way to serve them as a side dish that goes with just about anything you like … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cauliflower with an Avocado Tahini Dressing

I love cauliflower and even in it’s raw state, the texture is perfect – not too tough. However, there seem to be so few recipes for cauli out there, maybe because it lacks color and isn’t particularly eye catching on … Continue reading

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Recipe – Sweet Potato Crisps

Barely a recipe, I’d been making these just as a treat for my dog until one day I decided to add a touch of pink Himalayan salt before baking them. They were so incredibly good that I now regularly make … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) with Pine Nuts, Basil, Mint & Parsley

Completely vegan, this delicious appetizer has a surprisingly creamy consistency and lots of wonderful, complex flavor. Leaving some of the skin on the eggplant adds texture and color and if you have time, make it at least 2 hours ahead … Continue reading

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Recipe: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine & Cous-Cous with Lemon

Packed with loads of delicious, robust Mediterranean flavor, this Moroccan Vegetable Tagine is 100% vegan, easy to make and is very good eaten on it’s own or served with couscous (or your favorite rice dish). Moroccan preserved lemons are ridiculously … Continue reading

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Recipe – Roast Potatoes & Mushrooms

A heavenly combination of two very earthy ingredients that’s a perfect accompaniment to roast meats, game, poultry, ham, cod, salmon – or anything needing a robust, mushroom-flavored side dish. You could add crispy smoked bacon or prosciutto to it and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Crispy Indian Spiced Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Canned chickpeas, tossed in a little oil with spices and sea-salt then roasted until crispy, make a delicious healthy snack. Perfect for nibbling on, eat them just as they are – or take them out of the oven after 20 … Continue reading

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Recipe: Black Rice & Walnut Salad with an Orange Balsamic Dressing

Black rice isn’t really black, it’s purple and it turns everything it comes into contact with purple too (you might want to check your smile after eating),  so brighten it up a bit with some leafy greens and/or fresh fruit … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy Scrambled Tofu

I keep a slab of organic tofu in my fridge for those days when I only have a few minutes to whip up something hot and tasty that packs a protein punch. Scrambled tofu looks very like scrambled eggs thanks … Continue reading

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