A loose take on the famous French dish, but completely vegan! This hearty stew of chickpeas and vegetables, bathed in a rich red wine gravy, makes a wonderful warming winter dinner. It's gloriously dark and glossy, packed full of good things, brimming with flavour, and really easy to make. ↓ Jump to the recipe! In … Continue reading Chickpeas Au Vin (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)
An exuberant array of flavours and textures, perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a delicious vegan dinner. Crispy, baked sweet potato rösti provides the foundation for zingy smashed avocado, deeply umami soy-marinated smoked tofu, and crisp, minerally roasted kale, adorned with some fresh and sweet cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions and a sprinkle of chilli … Continue reading Vegan Sweet Potato Rösti with Smoked Tofu, Avocado, and Crispy Kale (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free)
An indulgent-tasting flourless treat, made from a few wholesome and nutritious ingredients; chickpeas, banana, peanut butter and cacao powder, with a little maple syrup for sweetness. These brownies are deeply chocolatey, super fudgy, sweet and salty, totally delicious, and made entirely from good things. ↓ Jump to the recipe! There was a minor disaster in … Continue reading Vegan Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chickpea Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free)
A selection of some of my favourite recipes from my blog, to (hopefully) provide some inspiration for your vegan food adventure! Whether you're signed up to veganuary or just looking to expand your plant-based repetoire, there's something here for everyone, for any time of day. A record number of people have signed up to veganuary … Continue reading Veganuary Ideas and Inspiration
Deeply chocolatey, fudgy and dense in the middle, and crisp at the edges, these cookies are a deliciously decadent treat that just so happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and really easy to make. Buckwheat flour adds a lovely nutty undertone to the dark and rich cocoa-packed batter, and generous chunks of vegan white chocolate provide … Continue reading Vegan Double Chocolate Buckwheat Brownie Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free)
A sumptuous, warming winter soup with sweet, earthy parsnips, fragrant rosemary and with some added crunch from a scattering of toasted hazelnuts. This soup is really easy to make and even easier to eat – perfect when you need a bit of nourishment and comfort. ↓ Jump to the recipe! It is January, it's freezing … Continue reading Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free option)
Piles of pasta drenched in a cheesy, creamy and silky smooth white sauce, smothered in a herby sunflower-seed crumble topping. This vegan macaroni cheese is the perfect pick-me-up for dark nights and post-holiday blues, and can be easily scaled up to feed a family or allow for leftovers. Comfort food at its finest! ↓ Jump … Continue reading Ultimate Vegan Macaroni Cheese (Vegan, Soya-free)
An Indian-inspired dish to tempt even the most avid of sprout-haters. Brussel sprouts are finely sliced and fried with garlic, chilli and aromatic spices, before being cooked to perfection in coconut milk. Creamy, spicy, fragrant and warming, this is a perfect accompaniment for curries or a more adventurous Christmas dinner. ↓ Jump to the recipe! … Continue reading Braised Sprouts with Coconut Milk and Tumeric (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)
Crisp, buttery, and crumbly shortcrust pastry, encasing rich and fruity mincemeat. These little pies are peak Christmas – totally delicious, really easy to make, and with a simple gluten-free option. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Despite the lack of visitors this Christmas, we still seem to manage to be churning out mince pies at an … Continue reading Perfect Vegan Mince Pies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free)
The ultimate Christmas cookie – these biscuits are packed full of spice with a delectable dark, treacly sweetness. They snap beautifully, are excellent for dunking in hot, warming beverages, and icing them makes an ideal holiday activity for small children (also for big children and adults). Plus there's a gluten-free version that is equally delicious! … Continue reading Vegan Gingerbread Biscuits (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya-free)
Clare Cooks Vegan 