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  • Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

    Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

    Nothing beats gravy and mash potato. This vegan twist on the traditional shepherd’s pie combines veggie sausages with brown lentils to create the filling, and sweet potato mustard mash for the topping. Served with spinach in tomato on the side, this rainbow coloured dish covers a lot of nutritional bases. Read more

  • Vegan Tortilla Espanola

    Vegan Tortilla Espanola

    Craving omlette? Chickpeas contain all but one of your essential amino acids, and chickpea flour can be used as a n egg substitute. The unique flavour of fried vegetables in an omelette got me experimenting with chickpea flour after seeing a recipe in Stephen Walsh’s book Plant Based Nutrition and Health. Read more

  • Beans and Greens 15 Minute Wrap

    Beans and Greens 15 Minute Wrap

    Pushed for time, or can’t be bothered to cook, wraps make the perfect slap up meal. Combining beans with greens, mushrooms, garlic and nut butter, the flavours and textures combine to make a satisfying meal. Read more

  • Seitan, Leek and Mushroom Pie

    Seitan, Leek and Mushroom Pie

    The vegan version of chicken pie, this is the perfect winter warmer. The seitan, half tofu, half wheat, is rich in nutrients, softens in the oven as it absorbs the flavours of the spices. Mushrooms and leek wrapped in white sauce add to the succulence with a touch of clove for an added dimension. Read more

  • Vegan Garlic “Mussels”

    Vegan Garlic “Mussels”

    Inspired by a recipe in ‘Vegan Food and Living’ these garlic mushroom “mushels” are made with shitake mushrooms and plenty of garlic. Rich in B vitamins, serve with beans and kale for an extra health kick. Tarragon adds an umami dimension while white wine and lemon sets off the juice. After over a decade of… Read more

  • Classic Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

    Classic Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

    This classic bolognese made with soya contains all nine amino acids, protein and zinc. I find myself craving the tomato-y richness of the sauce, combined with the chewy texture of the soya meat, and the nuttiness of the wholewheat spaghetti. This version is made with oregano, only, but you can add spices like cumin and… Read more