Category Archives: Meals and light bites

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni Vegan Stylee

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

I was given a sample of a new mozzarella style cheese to try. It’s called Creamy Risella and is made in Italy from rice, so OK for vegans and those with soya allergy. It was quite creamy and nice on … Continue reading →

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10 Ideas for a Vegan Breakfast!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

It’s spring at last! The daffodils are out, I’ve got tulips and we had new potatoes for brunch the other day! I thought I’d celebrate by putting together a list of 10 eggless cracking ideas for a vegan breakfast. So … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pancake Brunch!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Today we ate like kings! I’ve been celebrating all weekend and this morning I made pancakes with smoked tofu and fruit. I used a recipe from the VVF’s guide The Soya Story. There was enough mix for so many that … Continue reading →

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Braised Tofu and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Quick and easy and very tasty! ½ block plain tofu, sliced into thick slices Splash of toasted sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 inch root ginger, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp dark soya sauce 1 inch red chilli, finely chopped … Continue reading →

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Can you feel the beet?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

On my way home the other day I passed one of Bristol’s best fruit and veg shops; Reg the Veg. They had three type of beetroot for sale so I got one of each. Two doors down from Reg the … Continue reading →

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Pasta Bake and Mid August Lunch

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

I watched a lovely Italian film the other night; Mid August Lunch. It’s about a middle-aged man called Gianni, who lives in Rome with his old Mum. His only escape from home and the increasing debt into which he is … Continue reading →

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Vegan Cauliflower Cheese – made easy!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

The lovely people at Vegusto have asked for my recipe for No-Moo Cauliflower ‘Cheese’ so here it is – it couldn’t be much easier… Heat the oven at 180°C. Chop a small cauliflower (or half a large one) into florets … Continue reading →

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Provençal Tomatoe and Olive Pie

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Yeah yeah…. vegetarians only eat rabbit food! That’s why I’m so slim! This week my fella cooked a Provençal pie with tomatoes, roasted courgette and peppers, onions, garlic, basil, olives and capers. It brought some sunshine to the table and … Continue reading →

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Thousand Island Tofu Rosso

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

This made-up starter turned out pretty good if I say it myself. I had a small tub of orange slices hanging about in the fridge and a pink grapefruit that I hadn’t got around to eating… I chopped up the … Continue reading →

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French Onion Soup

Posted on January 29, 2013 by
Really big onion!

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I can’t believe I haven’t added this to my blog before. It’s really easy and delicious! The soup tastes best if you can cook it for at least an hour… 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large tsp vegan margarine 4 … Continue reading →

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