Filled with chestnuts, cocoa and the darkest of dark chocolate this rich and indulgent chocolate chestnut cake is a grown up treat. A thin slice with a tiny cup of the best Espresso, or a generous glass of claret, is a perfect pick me up. Jump to Recipe ...
I made these vegan stuffed peppers again recently when I had a batch of large peppers in my veg box and wanted something a bit more substantial than a quick stir-fry. They’re filled with a spiced rice I’ve been making for years, finished with toasted nuts and sultanas...
Jingle Bells, Jingle bells! My recipe for vegan mincemeat is fruity, boozy, juicy and delicious. It is perfect encased in crisp shortcrust pastry for a festive vegan mince pie. Jump to Recipe Making a batch of these on Christmas Eve and leaving one out for the man in...
Easy Green Lentil Dahl is comforting, warming and flavourful. Make more than you need because you’ll want more for lunch tomorrow! Jump to Recipe Whether you eat it on its own with rice or as part of a selection of curries, this gently spiced dahl is a...
Homemade hummus with tahini, topped with a drizzle of olive oil, a dusting of paprika, a scattering of thyme and a sprinkling of pine nuts. Easy to make, utterly delicious, totally essential. Jump to Recipe Is Hummus Vegan? Hummus is traditionally made with...
This is the lentil bake I make when someone’s a bit fed up and needs something deeply savoury and reassuring. The lentils cook down into a soft, almost creamy base while the top turns crisp and nutty, and it tends to improve the mood fairly quickly. Lentil Bake...
A fruity, boozy vegan Christmas cake full of traditional festive flavours, made without eggs or dairy produce. Can I tempt you with a slice? Jump to Recipe Making a Traditional Vegan Christmas Cake If you are a fan of the traditional Christmas fruitcake then this...
Sticky, fluffy ginger muffins topped with lemon buttercream are perfect with mulled cider or spiced apple juice on a chilly November eve. Jump to Recipe I adapted this recipe from my large sticky ginger cake recipe because I fancied a handful of gingery...
This hearty winter vegetable soup is super simple to make and full of warming wintery flavours. Celeriac, potatoes and carrots are slow cooked in a gently spiced tomato stock with red lentils and kale. It’s a real family favourite! Jump to Recipe Hearty Winter...
Roasted swede chips, coated with grain mustard, crunchy sea salt and cracked black pepper, proving that swede is not just for mashing. Jump to Recipe I love the gentle, slightly nutty flavour of swede and roasting them really brings it to the fore. Once you’ve...
Wondering how to make toffee apples? You’ve come to the right place! Making toffee apples is one of my favourite seasonal markers. When that sugar is bubbling autumn has definitely begun. Jump to Recipe Apples for Making Toffee Apples September and...
This vegan sausage casserole with cider and apples is an unashamed celebration of autumn! Let me present it to you, hot from the oven and bathed in autumnal light. Jump to Recipe Cooking With Apples Our tiny town garden, deep in the heart of rural Somerset, contains...
As the days shorten and the autumn festivals approach cinder toffee is top of my ‘To Do’ list. It has all the drama needed at this time of year. A madly bubbling pan of hot sugar followed by the over dramatic reaction between the sugar and the bicarbonate...
Making the most of this year’s final crop of beautifully ripe botanical fruits this aubergine pizza is a glorious celebration of the end of summer! I topped freshly risen pizza dough with a rich tomato sauce, roasted peppers, halved cherry tomatoes and...
With summer on the wane and autumn waving its gentle hand at me I am moving into soup mode and this roast aubergine soup with courgettes and tomatoes really makes the most of the late summer harvest. It’s a glorious celebration of those long balmy days and is...
