This version is quicker to make than a traditional risotto, but just as delicious. I used a mix of shiitake mushrooms and chestnut mushrooms, which along with the onion, garlic and dairy-free parmesan, give this dish a very savoury, umami flavour. It would be lovely served with a fresh green salad and crusty garlic bread.… Continue reading Mushroom Orzotto
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Baked Gnocchi with Beef Seitan
Baked gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, with pieces of beef-style seitan, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping. The tomato sauce is flavoured with roasted red pepper and roasted garlic, along with basil and oregano. You don’t need to precook the gnocchi for this, it will cook as it bakes in the sauce Start by roasting… Continue reading Baked Gnocchi with Beef Seitan
Vegan Steak Bakes
Tender pieces of plant-based steak and onion, in a rich meat-free gravy, encased in light puff pastry. These vegan steak bakes are packed full of the steak filling, no sad, half-filled pasties here! These would be perfect for lunch or dinner, and you can eat them hot or cold. For the plant-based steak, I used… Continue reading Vegan Steak Bakes
Vegan Fish Pie with Parsley Sauce
Flaky fish-free salmon and vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with mashed potato, served with homemade parsley sauce. This veganised version of the classic British dish has all the same flavours and texture as the fish version, but is completely plant based Yield: Four servings Cook time: 50 minutes You’ll need: Four fish-free salmon fillets,… Continue reading Vegan Fish Pie with Parsley Sauce
Vegan Beef & Bacon Ragu
This meaty, hearty ragu has a delicious savoury richness, and is simple and straightforward to make. Eat it as part of a lasagne, with pasta, or spoon some into a jacket potato. The leftovers keep well in the fridge for a few days, and would freeze well too. For the mince: I used Beyond Mince,… Continue reading Vegan Beef & Bacon Ragu
Courgette, Butter Bean & Lemon Soup
This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to a local garden centre. I was having lunch there, and they were serving this lovely bright and fresh courgette, butter bean and lemon soup. I wanted to be able to have it again, so I came up with this. It’s an ideal soup for spring or… Continue reading Courgette, Butter Bean & Lemon Soup
Vegan Air Fried Chicken with Penne Arrabbiata
A meaty seitan chicken fillet, with a crispy, crunchy seasoned breadcrumb coating. Along with penne, in a chilli and garlic tomato sauce. Top with your favourite dairy-free parmesan style cheese for a hearty, filling meal. Seitan is a brilliant mock meat, and source of plant based protein. I’ve mentioned previously how much I love seitan,… Continue reading Vegan Air Fried Chicken with Penne Arrabbiata
Butter Bean & Vegan Meatball Stew
This combines meat free meatballs and creamy butter beans, in a rich, smoky tomato based stew. It’s hearty and filling, so it’s perfect to warm up with on a chilly evening. I chose to serve this with white rice, you could also simply serve it with slices of crusty bread. The smoked paprika adds a… Continue reading Butter Bean & Vegan Meatball Stew
Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip
A deliciously cheesy, spicy, nacho cheese dip that you can eat with tortilla chips or pour on top of nachos. Before I went vegan I used to quite like the nacho cheese dip by Doritos, but as it contains milk and egg it’s not suitable for vegans. So I wanted to make my own vegan… Continue reading Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip
Roasted Garlic & Caramelised Onion Dip
A deliciously creamy blend of silken tofu, nutritional yeast, slowly roasted garlic, caramelised onion & herbs. This dip is dairy free, low fat and a source of plant based protein. Serve it with crackers, crisps, breadsticks or vegetables. I love the simplicity of this dip. You don’t need any dairy free sour cream/yogurt/cream cheese, as… Continue reading Roasted Garlic & Caramelised Onion Dip
