This is the perfect time of year to be experimenting with cold and light food. Easy items that you can store in the fridge and eat over a few days as the mood takes you. Dips are great for outdoor eating. You can put a selection of homemade dips on the table on any occasion, …
You can get asparagus imported all year round in most supermarkets, but British asparagus has its growth season between May and July, with early appearance often at the end of April. Now is the perfect time to make use to these green spears in your everyday cooking. My choice for this recipe was to roast …
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A slaw in winter isn’t perhaps the first thing one might think of, and one might even eschew the idea in favour of warmer delights, but with the right ingredients a slaw can be a great winter accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Savoy cabbage is under-used in its raw form (often in its cooked …
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 …
These oven-roasted vegetables are a perfect accompaniment to your vegan Sunday lunch. Easy to do and just requiring a little oven space and some time, you can get these done with minimal effort and very little expense. I’ve not added anything fancy here, like roast garlic or herbs. These are just simple, plain, lightly seasoned …
Roast potatoes are an essential Sunday lunch accompaniment. We’ve all enjoyed them for as long as we can remember and if you’ve ever had a Sunday dinner without them you’ll have noticed how naked the meal feels. Mostly we tend to have them as they come, but sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and …
Parathas are a pan-fried Indian flatbread, often stuffed with spicy lentils and other ingredients. They can be a meal in themselves, but are perfect when served with a light curry for dipping. I have chosen to use lentils again for the curry, which isn’t as overkill as it might sound, and makes this a perfect …
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These Southern Fried Potato Wedges are not, as the name suggests, deep fried. They are par-boiled potatoes, tossed in southern-fried seasoning (among other things) and then roasted in the oven. As most of the cooking time takes place in the oven, you are free to get on with other things, namely making a great vegan …
After the heavy eating of the Christmas period, it’s important to take a break and switch to something lighter, preferably something far-removed from leftover roast potatoes and stuffing. These roasted aubergines and chickpeas with vegan feta and pomegranate are an ideal choice for a well-deserved reprieve. The only cooking involved is to roast the aubergine …
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I made these vegan naan breads quite a while back and have been cooking them up periodically ever since. At the time of writing, it is still difficult to get hold of vegan naan without making it yourself, so this Restaurant Style Vegan Naan bread is the perfect solution. These Stuffed Naan Breads use the …
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