Bonanzical Bolognese

Once again I’m opting out of simple, and instead going for a bonanza of ingredients, hopefully you will have some of them already in the cupboard. A rich bolognese sauce with plenty of veg to keep you helathy: protein in the soya and beans, iron in the spinach, vitamin C in the tomatoes. One yummyContinue reading “Bonanzical Bolognese”

Triple Green Stir Fry

I usually enjoy super simple recipes but today I’m going all out for this oriental treat. Triple green stir fry with the base aroma of toasted sesame, I could be in China! Get you calcium fix for the day, plenty of iron too. Serves 4 Toasted sesame oil – 2-3 tbsps Bunch of spring onionsContinue reading “Triple Green Stir Fry”

Cashew Nut Curry

This creamy recipe made with lots of greens can be made mild or spicy depending on your preference. I personally enjoy mild food, and this curry makes for light comfort food, easy to munch with rice or couscous. Serve with leafy green for an extra vitamin boost. Drizzle of oil Fennel sliced Broccoli (small) choppedContinue reading “Cashew Nut Curry”

Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

A super simple recipe, just needs a hot hot oven! Makes 12 puddings 200g self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 50ml water 150ml soya milk 12 drizzles of oil Blend the flour, baking powder, water and milk to create a batter. Pour into a jug, cover and out in fridge for 1 hour. PreContinue reading “Vegan Yorkshire Puddings”

Veg Bolognese

Simple and easy, this nutritious dish brings some of my favourite flavours together: black beans, tomato and mushroom. If you don’t like soya mince this recipe uses whole, vegetable ingredients only. The greens ensure you have a portion of iron and the black beans up the protein content. It takes an hour on the hobContinue reading “Veg Bolognese”

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew

Since turning vegan, there is one thing I have missed up until now: my Dad’s chicken casserole. I finally decided to take the recipe and replace the chicken with ‘This Isn’t Chicken’ chicken. At 22% protein it is a fantastic meat replacement, and the recipe including all natural ingredients fits in with my whole foodsContinue reading “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken Stew”

Seitan Bourguignon

I wish there was a catchier name for this delicious dish, but good for Halloween! If you want to impress someone with just how satisfying and rich vegan cuisine can be, this could be the recipe you’ve been looking for. Made in exactly the same way as the beef classic, seitan bourguignon, uses seitan marinatedContinue reading “Seitan Bourguignon”

Bean Soup

On the search for a low calorie, high nutrition soup, I designed this beauty, which is high in calcium, iron and protein. Prep time: 1hr, serves 6. Onion (large) garlic chopped (4 cloves) Celery chopped (6 sticks Mixed herbs, bay leaf (3 teaspoons) Tinned tomatoes (2 cans) Kale chopped (200g bag) Butter beans (2 cansContinue reading “Bean Soup”

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Scrumptious creamy pasta with a zesty salad, quick to cook, serves 2 Drizzle oi oil 2-3 cloves garlic chopped or crushed 10 medium mushrooms quartered Bag of spinach Oatly creme fraiche (or other vegan substitute) Spaghetti Salad leaves Lemon, oil, wholegrain mustard dressing (whisk together in small dish with a fork) Salt and pepper Add,Continue reading “Creamy Mushroom Pasta”

Lentil Soup

A classic lentil soup, accented by the celery and tomato. You can play with different spices and herbs. Makes a batch of 8 portions – perfect for your lunch time protein hit, and freezes well Bag of lentils (500g) Onion 1 finely chopped Carrots 2-3 diced Celery – 1 bunch diced Potatoes x 3 mediumContinue reading “Lentil Soup”