The figs are delighted that they opted for pizza over a healthy breakfast and so am I. That said this pizza could almost fall into the “good for you” pizza category. Sort of… Same cheats dough as every week: 190g … Continue reading
Excessive with a giant E! Chocolate chip ice-cream sandwich you devilish little monster. How to: (typing as I lie on the floor in a food coma) 50g dairy free butter 150g coconut sugar 275g plain flour 50g of raw cacao … Continue reading
A sharing platter of chili chickpea fritters on a salad of rocket, spinach, cashews, mango, cucumber, sun dried toms and a drizzle of last nights leftover garlic and coconut cream sauce. I do love myself a fritter! These are super … Continue reading
Happy happy vegan new year to you all! I like to tell myself that the first meal of the year sets the bar for the year ahead and my good God this is a super start if I do say … Continue reading
Last brunch of the year woo hoo! It just had to be a one pan three cheese wonder. Simple, scrumptious sharing dish. Into a heated and oiled pan I popped: Chopped veggie sausages and seitan Crumbled tofu Spinach Canellini beans … Continue reading
The only way to start the week! A greener than green juice. I’m a grumpy little vegan without my morning juice hit so Mondays combo always has an added punch to kick off the day. This mornings mix is a … Continue reading
It doesn’t get much more festive than mince pies and “Baileys”! Vegan style… For the faux baileys! I’ve read lots of varying recipes for this but here is my go to (so quick you’ll cry with happiness) recipe. In … Continue reading
I was edging towards a take away this evening but just managed to steer myself to the kitchen and gather up odd and ends for a super messy burrito. The perfect rainy day fix. Burrito filling: I mashed a handful … Continue reading
Another super quick festive veggie side to add to your list Day 5: Baked aubergine, tomato and vegan mozzarella ring. Slice 4 tomatoes and one aubergine and layer into a circular oven proof dish. Add slices of vegan mozzarella … Continue reading
I couldn’t decide what way I wanted to serve up the dish hence the two different plating options. Oh indecision you cripple me at times… Day 5: Balsamic carrots with rice syrup and borettane onions Slice … Continue reading
Next up on my week of festive sides are my beloved asparagus spears. Day 4: Asparagus spears topped with Art of zen foods violife parmesan, mint pesto, crushed almonds and dried cranberries and cherries. Oh the simplicity and oh oh … Continue reading
I feel like I’m just teasing you all this week with small simple dishes but don’t underestimate the sides! They are the vegan glue that wholes the meal together ha ha. Day 3: My mums creamy thyme stuffing and a wow … Continue reading
Following on from Day 1: cheesy creamy gratin we have the droolworthy breaded sprouts. Enjoy! Day 2: Boozy breaded Brussels sprouts. So b sprouts are always a contentious one! A serious split camp with these little fellas but I flippin … Continue reading
Super excited to start conjuring up delicious festive dishes over the coming month. Ho ho ho…. One simple dish a day to get you prepared for your merry vegan Christmas. So here we go. Day 1: Creamy cheesy kale gratin. … Continue reading
Hearty comfort food at its most delectable! Who doesn’t love simple, tasty recipes with just a handful of ingredients. I was too busy digging into this one pot wonder to take many pics but I see that as a positive … Continue reading
If there was an imaginary medal for “best sharing brunch sandwich while watching the rugby World Cup” this would take gold. I was giggling with excitement constructing this. Grab a large loaf of arbutus bread and get layering: (photos below … Continue reading
What if I said I have a recipe that takes 5 min, requires no cooking, no equipment and is healthy but tastes oh so naughty! The lovely Iswari sent me a box of their delicious range aggeeeees ago and I … Continue reading
There isn’t much that can beat a hearty bowl of (non meat) meat balls (sweet potato, mushroom, mixed seeds and split green peas) in a spicy tomato sauce topped with cheesy courgette matchstick chips. For the meat balls: I have … Continue reading
What this dish lacks in finesse it makes up for tenfold in flavour. I came back from a lovely morning run in the sun absolutely ravenous…. Beans on toast were looking like the fall out option but I pushed on … Continue reading
If you’re feeling lazy and have sweet chilli sauce and a tin of coconut milk there is always a scrumptious cheats dish just minutes away. Sundried tomato, spinach, tofu and chickpea sort of curry ish dish with a garlic, … Continue reading
Oh crumpets you are simply delightful! Even saying the word makes me smile. I made a handful of crumpets yesterday that were quickly devoured by hungry mouths so I decided to shake it up this evening with the leftover batter … Continue reading
Bank holiday brunch burrito bowls! I could have eaten 5 of these they are so good. For the bowl: Heat a tortilla in a pan Remove and drizzle with olive oil, Garlic and chilli powder. Place an oven proof bowl … Continue reading
It’s a spag bol sort of night! Comfort food at it’s best. I was thinking when I was eating this that if I was to invite everyone from the page for dinner (can you imagine how much fun that would … Continue reading
Droolworthy double decker tempeh sandwich. Wow this was just heavenly! For the sambo: Tempeh glorious tempeh I don’t eat enough of you. I marinated 2 large slices early this morning in rice syrup, sriracha, garlic powder and balsamic vinegar and … Continue reading
Nothing brings a smile to my face like a messy summer salad. This one just screams sunshine so I hope by eating this it will magically conjure some up. Rain rain go away…. Melon Courgette ribbons Tomatoes Mixed nuts Cress … Continue reading
A mixed plate if ever there was one but I always listen to my cravings and dish up accordingly. A heart of colcannon awww Fennel with lemon and Parmesan Baked tofu in tomato sauce Pea, garlic and mint purée. For … Continue reading
Chicago style deep dish pizza. It speaks for itself. I followed my usual weekly cheats dough recipe but added lots and lots of butter 😳 eeekkk… So bad but it was just so crumbly and yum. 190g self raising 3.5g … Continue reading
A little in love with today’s rainbow salad! So tasty and ridiculously simple. Salad: Baby potatoes Tofu Mixed leaves Mixed nuts Cherry tomatoes Avocado Red cabbage Spinach garlic mayo: Soy milk Garlic Spinach Salt/pep Squeeze of lemon Chop and boil … Continue reading
Quick and delicious veggie brunch kebabs with roasted smoked paprika potatoes, cheesy tofu scramble and vegan tartare sauce left over from the other night. Chop and skewer veg of choice and cube 2 potatoes. Pop both into the oven at … Continue reading
Breakfast banana split vegan style. Beyond delicious and oh so pretty 1 banana sliced in two. Oats soaked in almond milk, cinnamon and maca. 1 kiwi sliced 1 scoop of coconut yoghurt mixed with acai powder Pumpkin seeds Desiccated coconut … Continue reading
The rain this morning had me running for a hearty bowl of porridge but not any sort of porridge a middle Eastern inspired bowl of yumminess. 1 cup of oats 1 cup of coconut milk (I used tinned because I’m … Continue reading
Keeping it colourful and raw tonight. Lots of heavier dishes over the week so was craving a rainbow. Rice rolls filled with beetroot, carrot, cucumber, mint, coriander, avocado, scallion dressed with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, squeeze of lime and rice … Continue reading
I’ve been a very good student this week and have been dedicated to the transfer of my recipes to the big bad world of the blog. I had just finished up for the day and was craving a comforting bowl … Continue reading
Noodle heaven in less than 10 min. I love a lazy soupy noodle dish after a long day and this one is foolproof and simple. In a heated wok with oil pop the following: Knuckle of grated ginger 2 cloves … Continue reading
Pancakes bring me such joy! It was a toss up (pun intended) whether I would start savoury or sweet but it was difficult to resist my favourite… Creamy garlic mushrooms and leeks. I love pancakes and eat them all year … Continue reading
How I managed to consume this after my monster plate of mac and cheese yesterday I’ll never know but it is simply deeelicious! Just getting around to posting it now so here we go. Rhubarb and vegan custard with sprouted … Continue reading
One delicious and seriously more-ish lunch dish. Wasabi spinach pesto with romanesco broccoli, mixed nuts and gluten free spaghetti. Snip off your little broccoli trees and into a pot of water. Bring to the boil and then simmer until tender … Continue reading
I had a 5 star mushroom experience with this dish thanks to Ballyhoura. I sautéed them like they were precious jewels ha ha. Oh the flavours! Introducing baked polenta cake with oven roasted cherry toms, wild garlic pesto and a … Continue reading
Oh sunny salads how I love you! This delicious combo is just bursting with flavour and as fresh as fresh can be. 1 cooked beetroot sliced thinly with a mandolin. 1 kohl rabi peeled and put through the spiralizer. If you’re … Continue reading
An afternoon spent replenishing all my condiments and dips. This is one of my favourites. Think hummus but with a Moroccan kick. I had this in a restaurant a few years ago and was told it was called Bessara. Made … Continue reading
If you’re on a diet of any description look away now…. Noooowww… It’s definitely the least aesthetically pleasing dish ive ever posted but man is it yummy. (In the deep fried cheesy sort of way.) I couldn’t let Canada day … Continue reading
As salads go this is one of my favourites. Delicate, aesthetically pleasing, refreshing and takes about 5 min to make I had this as my afternoon nibble and it really hit the spot. I call it my little daikon and … Continue reading
Three cheers for fabulous faux fish and chips! Us little vegans need not miss out on this deep fried tradition ha ha. Simple, not so healthy but oh so delicious plate. For the garlic mushypeas: I love garden peas so … Continue reading
Super quick lunch time quesadillas filled with spinach, butter beans, avocado and yummy violife dairy free pizza cheese from Art of Zen Foods topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion and a wasabi cream dressing. Heat frying pan and drizzle with olive … Continue reading
Cabbage cups filled with celeriac noodles, beets and an avocado rocket pesto. Healthy, hearty and oh so quick. How to: Peel off a cabbage leaf. Sprinkle with chilli oil or olive oil! I just love the kick of chilli. … Continue reading
Whats not to love about Pho? Broth, noodles, herbs, spices, yumminess! and vegan pho is the easiest pot of love you will ever make. No rules well ok a few but I’ve made this 100 different ways and it always tastes … Continue reading
Quick sunny salad to salute the lovely weather today. A trio of little toms, cannellini and green beans, toasted macadamia and sautéed shallots. Mmm… Chop and pop the tomatoes in the oven at 180 for 30 min. Drizzle with a little … Continue reading
Sometimes the classics are the best. Who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie? especially when they have a little vegan makeover. Quick and simple and feel free to play around with the ingredients if you don’t have certain flours or … Continue reading
Stuffed crust using Dee’s spicy bean burgers with wild garlic pesto, broad bean and pea pate, beets, violife creamy and a milled dillisk. Yes! yes! yes! Same dough as every week- 190g self raising flour 3.5g dried yeast 110ml … Continue reading
Asian inspired vegan yumminess. This took no less than 15 min to make and I think I’ve found a new favourite snack! Lotus seeds where have you been all my life…Bean curd crepes stuffed with mixed veg, coriander chilli and … Continue reading
