Baingan Bharta

Who doesn’t love aubergine (when it’s done right!)?  Ingredients 2 large aubergines 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 red onion 1/2 thumb of ginger 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 oxo stock cube 3 tomatoes Pinch of fenugreek leaves Naan to serve Fresh coriander  Method Prick the aubergines and rub with oil....

March 3, 2023

Crispy Tacos

Hard to go wrong with a taco.  Ingredients 12 taco shells Cheese Spice Mix 1 crushed oxo stock cube 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp oregano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt Jackfruit Can of jackfruit 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp spice mix Sauce Red onion Red pepper 4 salad tomatoes 3 tbsp tomato paste 50-100ml passata 2 tbsp spice mix 2 tbsp soy sauce One can black beans Guac One avocado 1-2 tbsp lime juice Salt and pepper 1/2-1 tsp chilli flakes 1/4 tsp garlic Fresh coriander  Method Drain and crush/shred your jackfruit....

February 25, 2023

Gochujang Tofu with Kimchi Fried Rice

Discovering gochujang sauce is something you won’t regret!  Ingredients 450g tofu Cornflour 1.5 tbsp gochujang 2 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp water 1.5 tbsp lime juice 3 (cooked) servings of rice 200g kimchi 4 spring onions Sesame seeds  Method Chop your tofu into blocks. Put into a tub with the cornflour, some salt and pepper and shake to coat....

February 5, 2023

Pesto Bean Stew

A classic from BBC Good Food, made vegan.  Ingredients 1 onion 1 red pepper 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp paprika 1 stock cube 3 tbsp vegan red pesto Can of chopped tomatoes Can of mixed beans Handful of fresh coriander Garlic bread (to serve)  Method Fry your onion and pepper with a pinch of falt until soft. Add in your garlic for another minute....

January 30, 2023

Rabokki

This delicious Korean dish is a combination of ramen and tteokbokki, a thick, saucy soup with Korean rice cakes. Perfectly sweet, salty, and spicy. Ingredients 400g tteok (Korean rice cakes) 2 stock cubes Half small cabbage 1 onion 4 tbsp gochujang 1 tbsp gochugaru 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp golden syrup 4 garlic cloves 1/3 cup white wine (or sake), optional 200g smoked tofu 1 tsp MSG (optional) 1 serving ramen noodles Spring onions  Method Soak your tteok in warm water for 10 minutes....

January 22, 2023

Caramelised Onion and Tomato Pasta

A very flavourful pasta dish! From Rainbow Plant Life.  Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 med onions 4-6 garlic cloves 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp oregano 150g tomato paste 1-3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 4-5 sundried tomatoes 200-275g spaghetti  Method Boil your pasta (you’ll need the water for later). Thinly slice your onions. Then fry in a non-stick pan for 20 mins....

January 5, 2023

Peppercorn Gnocchi

There are people who like pepper, and then there are people who love pepper. This one’s for you.  Ingredients 400g gnocchi 1.5 tsp crushed peppercorns 4 tbsp white wine 1 stock cube 1/4 tsp garlic powder 4 tbsp water 1 cup (around 250ml) cream (see notes) Salt and pepper to taste  Method Fry your gnocchi until crispy (see notes). Remove gnocchi from pan and fry your peppercorns in your wine until the wine is gone....

January 5, 2023

Vodka Pasta

As someone who doesn’t love vodka, I was surprised I loved this recipe!  Ingredients 1/2 cup cashews 120ml water 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp red pepper flakes (see notes) 3 garlic cloves Can of chopped tomatoes 400g 2 tbsp vodka 1 oxo stock cube 1/2-1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1.5 tbsp tomato puree Rigatoni pasta Fresh basil Cheese (optional)  Method Soak your cashews for 2+ hours....

January 5, 2023

Onion Soup

Our questionably French Onion soup recipe, inspired by BBC Good Food. We usually have it with some sort of bread or croutons, but some nice vegan cheese would work well too. Ingredients 1 kg brown onions 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp sugar 5 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp flour 300 ml wine, or wine stock pot 1.2 l of beef stock (we use 3 OXO Vegan Beef cubes) 1.5 tbsp yeast extract (e....

December 31, 2022

Shepherd's Pie

One of the few British dishes that’s made it on here; for good reason!  Ingredients Vegan cheese, optional Sauce Onion 1 large leek 4 garlic cloves 2 large carrots 400g chopped tomatoes 230g dried lentils Red wine stock pot 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp marmite 1 tbsp mixed hebrs Stock cube 2 tbsp gravy granules Mash 750g maris piper potatoes 3 spoons of butter 100 ml milk 3 tbsp nutritional yeast  Method Fry onion....

December 31, 2022