A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
apple and rosemary tartlets Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lovely, tasty vegan apple and rosemary tartlets using “gleaned” apples which would otherwise have gone to waste. Ingredients For the Pastry: 200 g organic plain flour 40 g smooth almond butter 60 g coconut oil 40 ml maple syrup 30 ml cold water…
sweet and sour glazed carrots Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lovely, easy side dish in which wonderful oriental flavours perfectly complement the natural sweetness of freshly picked carrots. Ingredients 450 g Chantenay or similar sized carrots 3 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 2 star anise 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed with the…
char-grilled baby cauliflower with salsa verde Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Salsa verde is a classic Italian sauce, traditionally made with anchovies but this flavour-packed vegan version works perfectly against the lovely intensity of the chargrilled cauliflower. Ingredients 2 baby cauliflowers, about 100 g each 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the…
spiced red rice and lentil salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Wholesome and nutritious, full of healthy plant protein and great natural flavours. Ingredients 80 g lentils (I used dark speckled lentils) 80 g Camargue red rice 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 courgette, halved lengthways and finely…
cobnut and cacao nib ice cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cobnut and cacao nib ice cream: an adult ice cream, with beautifully balanced, intricate flavours. Ingredients 200 g cobnuts, shelled 50g cacao nibs 1 litre hazelnut milk 40 g hazelnut butter 80 ml maple syrup Instructions View the full recipe at The…
chickpea cakes with curry oil Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I find these cakes work best with a good chilli “hit” so I include the whole chillies, but you can take out some or all of the chilli seeds according to your taste. These chickpea cakes are also delicious cold, and would make…
huevos rancheros Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warm, rich and spicy version of this Mexican classic. Ingredients 1 large onion, quartered then cut into slices lengthways 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips lengthways 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 400 g chopped organic tomatoes 1…
courgette, tomato and olive tian Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a dish that needs a bit of cooking time but which is simple to prepare and full of rich, deeply satisfying Provençal flavours. Serve with a simple, light salad. Ingredients 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp…
almond stuffed pears with chocolate sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A beautifully flavoured vegan and gluten free dessert. Ingredients 4 pears 1 litre water 1 vanilla pod 1 star anise 100 ml organic maple syrup Juice of 1/2 lemon For the Filling: 140 g organic almond butter 20 g organic extra virgin…
sweetcorn and roasted yellow pepper soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweetcorn and roasted yellow pepper soup – vibrant, tasty, creamy and satisfying. Ingredients 2 sweetcorn cobs 4 yellow peppers, halved and deseeded 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped…
damson ketchup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Damson ketchup, made with foraged fruit: at once spicy, sweet and sour, and delicious. Ingredients 500 g fresh damsons, stones removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 125 ml cider vinegar 100 g coconut…
garlic, porcini and pistachio sausages Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These sausages taste amazing and they are incredibly versatile – serve with mashed potato and vegetarian gravy for a great comfort food supper, or include them as part of a vegetarian cooked breakfast. They’re also great for barbecuing. Ingredients 3 plump cloves garlic,…