Bubble and squeak is a bit of a British classic. A version of this dish is available at most greasy-spoon cafés across the UK (albeit not a very good version) and a lot of us grew up with it in our homes. Typically it’s a mash-up of leftover veg from a Sunday roast, which is …
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 …
What a treat rice pudding is. It’s one of those desserts that you never spend much time thinking about until something triggers a memory. Perhaps a conversation about the past, or a phone call with your mother. Then you suddenly find yourself desperately wanting some. As far as I am aware, you can’t at present …
Risottos don’t just have to be savoury, there are plenty that you can make for dessert as well. Blackberries are perfect for a dessert risotto because of their vibrant colour and sweet taste. They are also extremely abundant around August, and if you’re the foraging type you can get them for free. This dish is …
A vegan mushroom korma is a great Indian meal if you want a subtle blend of spices that aren’t too hot and maximum flavour. When I make a curry at home (which is reasonably often) my wife Samantha almost always requests a korma, or at least a curry in that style. Needless to say, I’ve …
I want to make a resolution to get more creative with my pasta over the next year. I actually eat pasta surprisingly little for a guy who loves to eat, say maybe once every 3-4 weeks, and even then I’m not overly creative with it. Pasta has become a rather lazy choice for me when, …
The simple purchase of a waffle iron has ensured that my Sundays will never be the same again. Ok, perhaps this is an exaggeration. I’m not spending every Sunday making waffles, but I am now doing it quite often and with great enthusiasm. My son, previously used to the packet variety, is also greeting this …
This vegan chocolate and hazelnut butter pudding is a delicious chilled pudding that you can prepare in no time at all. It just needs a couple of hours to chill in the fridge and you’re good to go. The only thing you really want to make sure of with this recipe, is that you have …
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This is, as the name suggests, an easy butternut squash curry that you can knock up any night of the week, even when you’re feeling tired after work. All the ingredients are available in any large supermarket so, unless you’re not keen on spicy food, there’s nothing to stop you tucking straight into this one. …
Who doesn’t love the decadent feel of a spoonful of chocolate mousse on the tongue? This easy vegan chocolate mousse will give you just that. For this recipe you’ll need a microwave to melt the chocolate (unless you want to do it the traditional way with a pan of water and a bowl), and a …