Once again, I’ve neglected my blog. Sorry it’s been so long since I last posted anything but I’m hoping these pancakes will make up for it! In all honesty, I’ve been in a bit of a rut when it comes to blogging and food. Taking some time away from it has done wonders though and... … | Continue reading
Thank you Nakd for commissioning this recipe! This has been the longest I’ve gone without posting anything on my blog. Almost three months. Eeek. But I haven’t disappeared completely! I’ve been working on some other things (more of which I will discuss in a future post) but that … | Continue reading
Recipe created for and owned by The Vegan Society, 2018 Recently, The Vegan Society asked me to help create them a vegan Easter menu, including a starter, main, side and dessert. I was so excited to showcase some recipes that would appeal to both vegans and meat eaters, using fre … | Continue reading
I’m working with Thought Clothing again and sharing another vegan recipe on their blog. Head over there now to get the recipe for these Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars <3 These bars are raw, vegan, gluten-free and free-from refined sugars so make a rather nutritious, filling and … | Continue reading
Thank you Robinsons for sponsoring this recipe! I am on such a tofu kick at the moment. I can’t believe I ever used to dislike it! It picks up flavours so well, making it the perfect ingredient in this flavour-packed recipe. This dish is spicy, sweet, fresh, zingy and light but s … | Continue reading
As regular readers will know, I often team up with Laura Ashley to create recipes for their blog and my latest was inspired by their new harbour-themed collection. I decided to create a vegan “seafood” recipe and these mock crab cakes were the (super delicious) result! Click here … | Continue reading
Update: This recipe is now featured in my cookbook 'Great British Vegan'! I only featured a few recipes from the blog and this was one of them. Go check it out. Who knew that artichoke | Continue reading
Thank you Freaks of Nature for sponsoring this giveaway! ❤ Veganuary 2018 is almost over! Who has taken part? The challenge, which involves trying out a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, seems to have been extremely popular this year and I’ve seen more people than ever ge … | Continue reading
Sponsored by Tesco but all words and (honest) opinions are my own! This Veganuary, Tesco launched their new ‘Wicked Kitchen‘ range of vegan ready meals and people are beyond excited about it! The call for more meat-free, vegan options has been heard and it’s now easier than ever … | Continue reading
I’m not usually a fan of salads. I normally prefer something warm or carb-y for lunch but this salad is an exception. Flavourful squash (or sweet potato) and cauliflower, roasted with cumin and turmeric, mixed with quinoa, puy lentils, seeds, kale and radicchio (or red cabbage) – … | Continue reading
Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and are suitably stuffed after festive feasting? I definitely am. But today I’ve got a slightly healthier, more virtuous recipe that will still keep you feeling full and keep your tastebuds happy too! Earlier this month, Schwartz sent me so … | Continue reading
Thank you Tenderstem® for sponsoring this recipe! I love when a recipe so easy and simple can be this delicious. If you’re looking for a seriously tasty side dish for Christmas or a dinner party, then you need to try this! It’s stress-free cooking and is ready in under 20 minute … | Continue reading
Thank you Schwartz for sponsoring this recipe! Here we go… first official Christmas recipe of the year! What do you do for Christmas morning breakfast? In my family we never have a “proper” breakfast because we’re too busy with presents and watching films on TV. So we normally ha … | Continue reading
Recently I had the very exciting opportunity to work with The Vegan Society, creating a cake recipe to start on the front cover of their magazine! As you may know, it’s World Vegan Month so to celebrate, they were looking for a drool-worthy cake made with ordinary ingredients you … | Continue reading
*REPOST* Originally published February 19th 2014. Updated with new photos + video. I’m in the process of re-visiting some old recipes and giving them a re-vamp with some new photos and video instructions so you might see some familiar recipes resurfacing every now and then! This … | Continue reading
I’ve been vegan for four years now and have only just started appreciating tofu… Previously, I believed it to be a tasteless, ugly and generally off-putting but turns out I just hadn’t tried the right recipes. Now I am a total convert! Tofu for breakfast, tofu for lunch, dinner a … | Continue reading
First pumpkin recipe of the year! Since discovering you can buy pumpkin puree in the UK (Tesco & Waitrose both stock it) I have been crazy about baking with this ingredient. It not only adds that comforting autumn flavour, but gives a wonderful spongey texture too. I’ve already … | Continue reading
The famous question… “Where do vegans get their protein?” And the answer is that there are tons of protein sources in a vegan diet and it’s not difficult to get the amount you need. And no, you don’t have to eat copious amounts of beans to achieve that. These 30 recipes are a mix … | Continue reading
Being of Irish blood, I have a natural affinity for potatoes. Or at least that’s my explanation for my obsession with potato-based dishes. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made up of mashed potato, kale or cabbage, milk and butter or cream. Sometimes with added scallions and … | Continue reading
Thank you Sacla for sponsoring this recipe! When you read “char-grilled aubergine”, you already know this recipe is gonna taste good. Plus, it’s a pasta dish… so it was already off to a good start, really. It’s packed with veggies, bursting with flavour and is both vegan & glute … | Continue reading
These caramelised peanuts with sesame seeds are my new addiction. I type this in between shoving handfuls of the peanuts into my mouth. They’re too good. And they’re SO easy to make. Just 3 ingredients, one pot and 15 minutes. So this is a great candy recipe you can whip up quic … | Continue reading
Easy Sesame Candied Peanuts (3 ingredients!) | Continue reading
Thank you Natural Balance for sponsoring this recipe! As long-time readers of my blog will know by now, I regularly work with one of my favourite brands – Nakd bars! And they’ve had a few new products out recently, including their Cocoa Coconut bars and… oh my goodness. They’re i … | Continue reading
Thank you Le Creuset for sponsoring this post! Risottos are one of my favourite dinners. When made right, they are rich and creamy, but not too heavy or stodgy. Plus, risotto rice picks up flavours so well, so there is a lot of potential to make a seriously amazing-tasting dish … | Continue reading
Tomato & Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto (Vegan) | Continue reading
Here we go… first pumpkin recipe of the year. So long, summer! It’s time for cosy autumn vibes now. And this recipe is full of autumn vibes. Hearty and earthy pumpkin paired with crisp, sweet apples and warming, spicy ginger – all in a deliciously comforting soup. I’ve teamed up … | Continue reading
August is not only my birthday month but it’s also the anniversary of my blog. It’s going to be 5 years old this year! They grow up so fast :'( So it’s time to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with some cake? I’ve put together 28 (the age I’m turning this month...R … | Continue reading
I posted a photo of this recipe I made months ago on Instagram and promised I would post the recipe on the blog soon after… Well, it’s a bit late but here it is! One of my all-time favourite lunches, made vegan. Oh and by the way, you absolutely don’t need to own a or...Read More … | Continue reading
It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged and I’ve really been missing it! I promise I will be back to my regular weekly schedule very soon and in the mean time, I’ve teamed up with Thought Clothing again to share with you this tasty, healthy treat… If you’re a fan of chocolatey-n … | Continue reading
Thank you Tesco for sponsoring this post! Veganism has risen a whopping 350% in the UK, this past decade and it seems it has now finally become part of the mainstream. It’s no longer seen as just a fad or health trend and more and more companies are starting to take notice… You c … | Continue reading
What’s better than shortbread? Nothing. Except chocolate-chip shortbread, that is. These buttery biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth heaven and the little bites of chocolate just take it to a new level of delicious-ness. So if you’re still craving a little bit of chocolate, but not t … | Continue reading
Chickpea flour is magic stuff. If you’ve not used chickpea flour (also called “besan”, “garbanzo” or “gram” flour) it’s just ground dried chickpeas and don’t worry – it’s easy to get hold of. Most supermarkets will stock it but you will certainly find it in Asian supermarkets, he … | Continue reading
As many of you know, I moved to Brighton a couple of months ago. This is my first time having a house of my own and it’s so exciting and liberating to finally have my own kitchen! However, the kitchen is tiny. Not *deal-breaker tiny* but tiny nonetheless. So I’ve had to use some … | Continue reading
Today’s recipe you can barely call a recipe… it’s so quick and easy but tastes sooooo good. It’s like eating carrot cake batter, if that sounds as good to you as it does to me. I think a lot of people think of muesli as a boring, tasteless health food thing but this version is... … | Continue reading
I’ve been obsessed with balsamic vinegar lately, adding it to all my meals and binge-eating bread and and balsamic vinegar dip. It’s pretty addictive stuff and adds such a wonderful, unique flavour to things. Today’s recipe uses it to bring out the sweetness of seasonal asparagus … | Continue reading
Rhubarb season is here! I adore rhubarb but it’s only around for a short space of time so we’ve got to make the most of it and I’ve got just the recipe to do that… I’ve teamed up with Thought Clothing (previous Braintree Clothing) again on a recipe post. This time I’m sporting th … | Continue reading
Mint chocolate chip flavour + raw cookie dough = Healthy mint chocolate chip cookie dough bites! Last month, I was given some matcha powder by the lovely Yuki (from Yuki’s Kitchen) and have been looking forward to making some green vibrant goodies with it ever since… The fact it’ … | Continue reading
I’ve had a few emails over the past couple of months asking for packed lunch ideas, particularly for recipes that require no heating and can be eaten cold. So I’ve put together a list of 20 of the best vegan lunchbox-friendly recipes I’ve found (and don’t worry, they’re not all s … | Continue reading
Thank you Circulon for sponsoring this recipe! Today I’m going back to basics and re-making an old favourite: Chilli Con Carne. A meat-free version, of course. Last month, I posted a round-up of easy vegan weeknight dinners and was blown away by how popular it was! I’d had numero … | Continue reading
Thank you Debenhams for sponsoring this recipe! Since I already have a sweet pancake recipe, I thought I would try a savoury option this pancake day: with these delicious, healthy chickpea flour crepes. I often start these posts with “this is my new favourite recipe” and I always … | Continue reading
Thank you Sacla’ for sponsoring this recipe! Creating a savoury, gluten-free and vegan muffin was no easy feat but I am soooo happy with the result! These muffins are like a cross between cornbread, quiche and a fluffy muffin. You wouldn’t know they were gluten-free, egg-free and … | Continue reading
Love hearts, chocolate, glitter and sweets – what more could you want for Valentines day? If you’ve not heard of Unicorn Bark, it’s part of a the “Unicorn” food trend involving pastels, rainbows, glitter and anything else vaguely magical. Chocolate bark with some sparkle, basical … | Continue reading
It’s nearly Valentines day so let’s make everything heart-shaped! Here is a list of 15 adorable and delicious recipes, perfect for Valentines day – all vegan, mostly with gluten-free options and some healthy options too. I nearly included these heart-eyes emoji cookies I baked r … | Continue reading
If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you’ll think by now that I have a scone obsession. And you would be correct to think that. It is indeed an obsession. As one of my all-time favourite treats and probably the thing I bake most regularly, it had to become one of the … | Continue reading
Thank you Monarch for sponsoring this recipe! February is almost here which means it’s nearly Pancake Day! Since I have already perfected my vegan pancake recipe, I decided to create a twist, inspired by ‘Tortillas de Carnaval’. These are small pancakes which are flavoured with c … | Continue reading
I have been obsessed with pea soup this past month, thanks to a friend introducing me to a simple recipe from Covent Garden. I think I’ve made that recipe about four times this month. But since I can’t leave a recipe alone, I’ve developed it into something even more delicious (if … | Continue reading
Thank you Natural Balance for sponsoring this recipe! Who doesn’t love breakfasts that taste like desserts? This Banoffee Parfait is like eating a sweet, delicious banana and toffee pie that’s secretly nutritious! Using Nakd’s Banana Crunch bar to create the pie crust element, bl … | Continue reading
Thank you to the wonderful people at Happy Foodie for sponsoring this giveaway! I was recently asked by Happy Foodie to review and recreate a recipe from one of their vegan cookbook picks (see the article here) and I used the opportunity to bake a recipe I’ve had my eye on for a … | Continue reading