Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas faux gras

Posted on November 17, 2021 by JustBloggs

Last Christmas I was cooking for a non-vegan French friend and decided to try out my faux gras recipe. It went down a storm! I know some vegans can’t get their heads around recreating a dish produced in such a … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Christmas trees

Posted on December 12, 2020 by JustBloggs

Day 12: Gingerbread mix: cinnamon, coriander, green anise, fennel, ginger, cloves, green cardamom, nutmeg and black pepper I’m rubbish at biscuits but I fancied giving gingerbread men a go with this special gingerbread mix. I don’t have a gingerbread man … Continue reading →

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Mulled wine

Posted on December 3, 2020 by JustBloggs

Day 3: Mulled wine mix Not much to say about this other than that, on a cold December evening, you can’t beat a warm glass of mulled wine steeped in the classic flavours of cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, hibiscus, apple, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Vegan Turkey Sandwich

Posted on August 23, 2019 by JustBloggs

Vegan Mofo 2019: Friday 23rd August: Inspired by your favourite season/seasonal celebration – the perfect excuse to celebrate Christmas in August! Yesterday, I cooked with jackfruit for the first time. I was very impressed – my jackfruit burgers (recipe to … Continue reading →

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Vegan Cranberry Mince Pies

Posted on December 15, 2017 by JustBloggs

The Elusive Mince Pie I think it’s unreasonable. Mince pies are seasonal! Not the size Of pies Or anything. Just that in summer There’s nothing. Why’s mince pies Christmas ones? The rest of the year It’s only buns! I’d like … Continue reading →

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Vegan Mince Pies with a difference

Posted on November 16, 2017 by JustBloggs

This recipe uses a combination of puff and filo pastry, both of which you can buy ready-made – result! 2-3 tbsp vegan mincemeat (get the best you can!) Small handful of dried cranberries, chopped Zest from 1 clementine 1 splash … Continue reading →

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Vegan Christmas Pudding

Posted on November 10, 2017 by JustBloggs

Sunday, 26 November 2017 is ‘Stir-up Sunday’, so get your ingredients together, put the radio on, get stirring and make the whole house smell like Christmas. This pudding needs steaming for 8 hours so don’t start making it in the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Vegan Nut Wellington

Posted on November 28, 2016 by JustBloggs

Day 28 in the 2016 VeganMoFo: Holiday Bake Day! – What are you planning on baking over the winter holidays? Do you make cake, or cookies? Or something savoury? I’ll be making a vegan nut wellington for Christmas dinner this … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vegan Christmas Pudding

Posted on December 14, 2015 by JustBloggs

I do understand why some people say they don’t like Christmas pudding. No one likes a dry, crumbly boring, tasteless pud but this one is dark, rich, boozy and full of Christmas spirit – literally.  It’s very easy – you … Continue reading →

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Vegan Turkey

Posted on December 2, 2015 by JustBloggs

I made Miyoko Schinner’s UnTurkey! It has to be one of the strangest things I have ever cooked, but unless my good friends are liars… (and I’m sure they are not as they don’t usually hold back if they don’t … Continue reading →

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