No pressure but I’ve heard it said before that the quality of your roasted potatoes can make or break a meal. (Yikes!) While there are many elements that go into creating the perfect roast, I think most of us would agree that there’s something special about a roasted potato that is wonderfully crispy on the [...]
Are you a fan of Brussels Sprouts? I’m guessing that because you’re looking at a recipe for them, that you are. But perhaps you know someone that loathes them? Someone, who as a kid, was forced to endure Christmas dinners where grandma believed that the only way to serve up a sprout was if it [...]
Risotto is Italian comfort food at its best. If you’re looking for a risotto recipe that’s tasty, looks great and is quick to prepare, you’re going to love my Vegan Butternut Squash risotto with spinach. Risotto is one of those dishes that people tend to believe is difficult to make. For some, just mentioning the [...]
Ever wondered why Japanese cuisine tastes so darn good? Well, you can thank the “fifth” flavor, or umami for that! Umami is a category of taste – in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter – that was named in the early 1900s by a Japanese chemist called Kikunae Ikeda. It’s a pleasant savory flavor that [...]
Christmas is such a fun and festive time of the year, and for us vegans it’s even better because we get to enjoy amazingly delicious food, knowing that no one had to suffer for us to eat well. Have you already planned your Christmas menu? Perhaps you’re still looking for ideas for those few final [...]
Looking for vegan edible gift inspiration for the holiday period? Then look no further my friend, help is at hand. Any kind of homemade gift is special as it’s always made with love, but there’s something even more special when you can eat it too! This collection of vegan recipes offers up plenty of suggestions, [...]
Sometimes it can be really difficult to find a gift that’s different and which also shows you’ve put a lot of thought into it. If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect present for the foodie in your life – the person who loves nothing more than whipping up a vegan storm in the [...]
Tomato bread soup. Simply made with fresh tomatoes, basil, stale bread, and extra virgin olive oil. Best served when tomatoes are ripe and in season. The last tomatoes of the season are just about gone and I wanted one last blast of fresh ripe tomato before I turn to fall vegetables like squash and root [...]
Tomato Salad Risotto. Fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and arugula mixed with risotto. Make the tomato salad ahead of time and stir in with cooked risotto at the last minute. I’m going to step up on my high horse for a brief moment just to say- I make a damn fine risotto. Why? well, [...]
Coconut peanut sauce with stir-fried veggies and rice. Fresh vegetables stir-fried and tossed in a sauce of coconut milk, peanut butter, and spices. Serve with steamed rice for an easy and healthy dinner. Two of my favorite things in the world- coconut milk and peanut sauce. You just can’t go wrong with this combination. I [...]