Creating vegan versions of traditional British foods is a particular interest of mine. So this is the latest recipe in that vein, a vegan take on a quintessential British soup; pea and ham. This hearty soup combines peas, vegetables and shredded mock meat to create a wholesome, delicious lunchtime classic. I chose to use shop… Continue reading Vegan Pea & Ham Soup
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Vegan Creamy Tomato & Ham Macaroni
Hello! I’m back from my break with a hearty pasta recipe. This combines meaty seitan ham pieces and macaroni in a creamy tomato sauce. As you know, I like to use tofu cream to add a creamy element to sauces. But this time I used cashew cream, specifically a blended mixture of soaked raw cashews… Continue reading Vegan Creamy Tomato & Ham Macaroni
Vegan Gravy
Bisto? Never heard of it. Jokes aside, I do like Bisto, as having gravy granules that you just add boiled water to is very convenient. But sometimes you want a gravy that you’ve put as much effort into as the meal itself. Look no further than this recipe for a rich, thick gravy that will… Continue reading Vegan Gravy
Vegan Cheese En Croûte
Is there anything better than cheese and pastry? Don’t bother answering, we all know the answer is “no”. This impressive looking dish would be ideal served as a starter, and is perfect for sharing. It’s also very easy to make as we’re using shop bought cheese, chutney and pastry. Sometimes it’s just handy to have… Continue reading Vegan Cheese En Croûte
Chicken Style Tofu Fillets
This is my recipe for really meaty, tender, succulent chicken style tofu fillets. They would go well with anything you’d eat a chicken fillet with. Eat them with pasta, rice or potatoes, anything you like. They have a great flavour, so you can eat them on their own, or pair them with a tasty sauce.… Continue reading Chicken Style Tofu Fillets
Vegan Leek, Bacon & Potato Quiche
This is the latest installment in my mung bean adventure series. It started off with me making the base mixture, which can be use to make a scramble or an omelette. Then I created this meaty vegan steak fajita omelette, and finally these vegan breakfast egg bites. Now I’m sharing how I make this vegan… Continue reading Vegan Leek, Bacon & Potato Quiche
Smoky Ham Style Seitan
This smoky ham style seitan is deliciously savoury, with a fantastic smoked flavour. It combines three different smoky elements; smoked tofu, liquid smoke and smoked paprika. This along with a few other seasonings, and roasted beetroot for colour, makes an amazing alternative to meat-based ham. It’s fantastic hot or cold in sandwiches, and it can… Continue reading Smoky Ham Style Seitan
Mushroom, Leek and Fennel Stroganoff
This rich and creamy stroganoff combines delicious vegetables in a luscious sauce. For the creamy element to this, I chose to go with tofu cream. Tofu cream is a cream substitute that I make by blending silken tofu with plant-based milk. It’s a really useful cream substitute that you can easily make at home. It’s… Continue reading Mushroom, Leek and Fennel Stroganoff
Vegan Lion’s Mane Pulled Pork
This method of cooking lion’s mane mushroom gives you a really meaty, tasty mock meat resembling pulled pork. I recently shared how I like to make a steak from lion’s mane mushroom, so I thought I’d experiment with other ways to cook it. You could use the pulled pork in a few different ways. Eat… Continue reading Vegan Lion’s Mane Pulled Pork
Vegan Corned Beef and Vegetable Pie
This wholesome pie consists of vegetables and meat-free corned beef in a rich gravy, topped with golden puff pastry. This uses pieces of my corned beef style seitan, so I’ll link that recipe here if you’d like to use it. I feel that it worked really well for this. Alternatively, the same amount of meat-free… Continue reading Vegan Corned Beef and Vegetable Pie
