April 23rd marks the start of asparagus season and we are now starting to see British asparagus appear on the shelves. Young asparagus is a thin and tender vegetable that is perfect for cooking a variety of dishes. It cooks quickly, so you must keep an eye on it. The more mature plant is thicker …
Vegan patè isn’t always so easy to come by, especially a good one. So it’s a great idea to have a recipe close to hand that you can make quickly and without too much fuss. This recipe has got a few extras to make it an ideal Christmas starter. Green olives and walnuts are perfect …
There are now several brands of vegan chicken products available, with a whole range of flavours and textures, so making a dish like this vegan chicken and vegetable soup is easier than ever. I used the This Isn’t Chicken brand, but you can use whichever is your favourite. Hearty soups are a thing to savour …
This is a chunky soup with a subtle barbeque flavour, which makes great use of those cans of sweetcorn and borlotti beans you’ve had lying around for a while and weren’t quite sure what to do with. I’ve used gram flour to thicken it, which keeps the recipe gluten-free, but you can substitute this for …
It might seem a little premature for autumnal eating, but the British summer isn’t always perfect and there are times when you’ll want to take the chill out of the day, even in August. This is a very Middle Eastern inspired soup that I created for just such an occasion. It has warming, Mediterranean flavours …
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This is a beautiful South East Asian-style soup, made with dried shiitake mushrooms and miso paste. It has a thin, lightly-flavoured stock, making it a perfect light evening meal, or even a starter to something more robust. You can get the dried mushrooms in any Chinese supermarket (you should be able to get the lemongrass …
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Not everybody likes mince pies, so I wanted to make something that could be an alternative to them. Something very much like mince pies, but at the same time not. I came up with these cherry and cranberry pies, which are a delicious substitute for when you’re having guests over. These are also vegan and …
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These are a great little party piece if you happen to be having a buffet. You could even roll them out for that Boxing Day family gathering you’re just beginning to worry about. The recipe is for whole wheat pastry, which you can make from scratch. If you’re short on time, or if you want …
Remember the pineapple and cheese cubes on sticks we used to get at parties? Well think of this as the posh version. Your social cred will go up mega points if you serve these at your next bash, plus they take no time at all. Prep time: Maybe 5 minutes if you stop for a …
As the cold weather creeps in and the nights grow ever longer, our appetites begin to change as our bodies yearn for that long-lost instinct of hibernation. We crave warmer, more substantial food to sustain us through the late autumn and winter. We want that sensation of heat and comfort that grows with every mouthful, …
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