Easy vegan mac and cheese

There is no greater comfort food than mac and cheese, and I find that so many of the pre-made options just aren't on the same level. Either the sauce isn't even cheesy, or it has this odd grainy texture to it which does take away from the 'comfort' side of the meal. I have been … Continue reading Easy vegan mac and cheese

Vegan carbonara with white sauce

I have been trying to cook more and am slowly getting more comfortable with the various forms of vegan protein options that are out there. Standard firm tofu I find to be a very fickle mistress, and I prefer using it in stir fries or scrambles, but I decided to finally try silken tofu. Silken … Continue reading Vegan carbonara with white sauce

Comforting vegan meatball subs

Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite thing to cook?View all responses The weather here in the UK is just...depressing. There is no other word for it. I don't think I have seen the sun in about 4 days, it is grey ALL DAY, it is raining 99% of the time, and it is below 10 degrees … Continue reading Comforting vegan meatball subs

Loma Tuno and mayo

There is something quite comforting about a tuna and sweetcorn sandwich and since going vegan I have been trying to find a good alternative to tuna. So far, my best has been my homemade chickpea and sweetcorn recipe which does a good job of replacing my tuna meals. I have to say though that there … Continue reading Loma Tuno and mayo

Pancake Day 2022

Here in England we have what is known as Pancake Day. It is actually Shove Tuesday and is the last day before Lent starts on the Ash Wednesday. Lent is the 40 day period which leads us up to Easter and is meant to be the time where you give up bad habits for 40 … Continue reading Pancake Day 2022

Vegan tuna and sweetcorn recipe

Not sure if this really counts as a recipe as it is literally 3 ingredients and it takes absolutely zero skill to be able to make, but it has been quite the game changer for me so I thought I would share! This recipe makes roughly 8 servings: If you want more/less, then just amend … Continue reading Vegan tuna and sweetcorn recipe

Basic cauliflower steak

I have heard many a vegan rave about cauliflower steak and we finally decided to give it a try! Having never had it before, we kept it super basic and I have to say even the basic version was very yummy. Method Cut your cauliflower into 'steaks' - i.e cut it in half and then … Continue reading Basic cauliflower steak

One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

With the weather now getting colder once more (goodbye English Summertime!) I have been in need of a good comfort meal. Thankfully, mac and cheese is one of the easiest meals to veganise and is peak comfort food in my books! Ingredients 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles 2 1/2 – 3 cups milk (we used … Continue reading One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

Home Made Crispy Chips

With more time in lock down, my partner has finally perfected the home made chips! This is his fool proof way to get lovely crispy chips at home using just potatoes. This recipe makes a generous helping for two people, so just amend it as needed if you want more or less going forward. Ingredients: … Continue reading Home Made Crispy Chips