This is a great Christmas dessert, or something you can have any time of year, especially if you’re having dinner guests. Poached pears have long been a favourite of mine, so this time I wanted to do something with them that captured the essence of the winter season. Mulled pears seemed the obvious choice, using…
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Cherry and Cranberry Pies – Vegan and Gluten Free
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…
Vegan Christmas Stuffing Balls
This recipe uses ready-made stuffing mix as a base. I used sage and onion (and, of course, made sure it was vegan) but you can use whichever is your favourite. You can do your own breadcrumbs and flavourings if you want to. I personally think there’s enough to do on Christmas day already, so I…
Christmas Fruit and Nut Roast Stuffed with Pears, Mushrooms and Tomatoes
I was determined not to make a wellington for this year’s Christmas recipe. The main reason for this was that I wanted the dish to be gluten-free. I know you can get a gluten-free puff pastry, but it is heavier and doesn’t rise as well as the regular kind. I also wanted something that would…
Chestnuts with Cinnamon, Chilli & Maple Syrup
There’s nothing like hot, sweet chestnuts to give you that Christmas feeling. This recipe is a quick and easy version that can be done in about 8 minutes. It uses ready-to-eat whole chestnuts, which you can get from Tesco, and most other supermarkets. The chilli powder adds a slight warmth without being overpowering, and you…
Best Vegan Gravy
I first learned to do vegetarian gravy properly long before I gave up eating meat. It was a huge eye-opener for me. The knowledge that you could make really good gravy without using meat stock went against everything I’d been brought up to believe. At that point it was my job to make the gravy,…
Cinnamon and Chilli Spiced Oven Roasted Carrots
Here’s something for the coming festive season. If I’m going to have carrots as a side dish, then I usually like to have them roasted. This version gives them a real Christmas feel but with a little bit of a kick (which, of course, is optional of chilli isn’t your thing). The chilli oil used…
Homemade Roast Potatoes – Naturally Vegan & Gluten-Free
Roast potatoes were something of a staple growing up in my house. We had them three or four days a week (no, I’m not exaggerating), because that was how much my father loved them. It was the same for him when he grew up, but I am happy to say that I have not carried…
Butternut Squash & Walnut Wellington
Christmas is the perfect occasion to be inventive with your cooking. You’ve got people coming around for the holidays. The whole family’s going to be there, so it’s time to impress. At least that’s one scenario. The other is that you’re the one doing the visiting, and we both know that your host is just…
