Looking to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids when you don’t eat fish? Here’s an easy fix you can use to help increase your dietary omega-3 intake. Makes 20 servings Ingredients 100g pitted dates 30g chia seeds 30g linseeds 150g rolled oats 50g rye flakes 50g barley flakes 50g spelt flakes 100g chopped walnuts* 30g sunflower seeds 50g desiccated …
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Veganuary Nutrients
For those who are trying Veganuary for the first time, or for those who have been vegan for a while now, there are specific nutrients that can be lacking in a vegan diet if not carefully planned. Here I outline a few of the key nutrients commonly found to be lower in those consuming a fully plant-based diet. Calcium For …
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Christmas Leftover Pasta
Looking for alternative ways to use up your leftovers from Christmas Day? I’ve already got a leftover pie recipe, but after making two already this year for the freezer I needed to use up my leftovers in a different way. You can use whatever you have to hand, almost anything goes but here are a few substitutes for my recipe …
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No Waste Vegetable Fritters
Use your leftover vegetable peelings from your Christmas Dinner to make these delicious No Waste Vegetable Fritters. They are so versatile in terms of what vegetables you want to use in them. I have used a combination of potato, parsnip, carrot and sprout peelings, but other suitable vegetables include onion, cabbage, kale, cauliflower (leaves included), broccoli, mushrooms or leeks. Save …
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Mincemeat Stuffed Panettone French Toast
Fancy something a little different this Christmas? Here is my Festive Mincemeat stuffed Panettone French Toast. Rich and indulgent, this is sure to put a smile on your face. Ingredients 1 thick slice of panettone Mincemeat – use my quick and easy recipe to get the most delicious mincemeat for this dish 1 egg 50ml milk of choice 1/4 tsp …
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Mushroom and Tofu Sausage Rolls
For me, sausage rolls come out 2 times during the year; picnics and Christmas! While I do love a meat-based sausage roll, I wanted to create something which non-meat eaters could also enjoy without simply turning to a ready-made vegetarian sausage. This also means I’m having the benefit of plant foods, and less processed red meat which we know can …
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Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
No tricks, all treats here. Using dates to naturally sweeten these muffins with roasted pumpkin, autumnal spices and sultanas. Delicious as they are, they also can be topped with orange mascarpone icing for the final touch. Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 200g pitted dates 50ml boiling water 200g roasted pumpkin flesh 175g vegetable oil 3 eggs Zest and juice of 1 …
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Pumpkin Patch
Sometimes food can be a little fun. Use your leftover carved pumpkins from Halloween to make this tasty treat without the trick! Serves 4 Ingredients For the gnocchi 2 potatoes (around 250g) 500g pumpkin 200g pasta flour (plus extra for dusting) Nutmeg 30 mini sage leaves (option to use slices of larger sage leaves or rosemary) For the kale grass …
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Roasted Red Pasta Sauce
It’s World Pasta Day so I’ve created an easy, nutritious and delicious pasta sauce for the occasion. Easily adaptable to make it vegan and gluten-free by swapping parmesan for a vegan hard cheese and pasta for gluten-free pasta. Serves 4 Ingredients 600g tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, left in their skins 1 red pepper, cut into quarters, seeds removed …
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Roasted Mushroom Pate
Combining deliciously roasted and sticky garlic with vitamin D-enriched mushrooms (read my previous post on enriching your mushrooms with vitamin D by clicking here) for a delicious and nutritious spread. Make a large batch and I promise you won’t regret it! Try serving these up as little canapes on thinly sliced toasted bread at your next dinner party. Makes 17 …