Tag Archives: Dessert

Yuzu Frosted Chocolate and Raspberry Cake

I’m head of research at Viva! and have a strong background in science. I love cooking but tend to wing most recipes – except cakes! Most of us need to follow a recipe to make a good cake. This one … Continue reading

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Vegan crème brûlée with tonka beans

Day 9: Tonka bean sugar Dipteryx odorata is a species of flowering tree in the pea family native to Central America and northern South America. Its seeds are known as tonka beans they are black and wrinkled like a long … Continue reading

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No Gods, No Masterchef

Theme: Showstopper Dessert – Something that would earn a handshake from Paul Hollywood! I got the idea for this dessert from Masterchef. One of the contestants made it up and I veganised it! It’s made from fresh raspberries and whisky (soak … Continue reading

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Blackberry Cardamom Pavlova

It’s blackberrying time of year! Get out there and pick some – nothing beats food for free! This recipe is adapted (veganised) from one by Adventures in Cooking. I made it for a family celebration lunch last weekend and everyone … Continue reading

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Homemade Vegan Christmas Pudding

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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