Author: clarecooksvegan

Orange and Whiskey Mincemeat (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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A twist on the Christmas classic; this mincemeat is bursting with fruit, fragranced with orange zest, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and has a warming, boozy kick of whiskey. Perfect for mince pies, and an ideal foodie gift to impress your loved ones. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Mincemeat is steeped in British Christmas tradition, … Continue reading Orange and Whiskey Mincemeat (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Vegan Chocolate Bark with Smoked, Salted Almond Butter, and with Cranberry, Walnut and White Chocolate (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

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Thin shards of dark chocolate swirled with almond butter or white chocolate, with festive adornments of dried fruit and nuts. These delicious handmade treats are quick, easy and inexpensive, but really quite special. Ideal as a sweet morsel after an overly indulgent dinner, or a perfect Christmas gift – if they last long enough! ↓ … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Bark with Smoked, Salted Almond Butter, and with Cranberry, Walnut and White Chocolate (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)

Vegan Orange and Mixed Spice Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

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Soft and fluffy rolls flavoured with orange zest, with a swirl of warming spices, and a glossy orange glaze. These cinnamon rolls are sweet, spicy, fragrant, utterly delicious and perfect for the festive season. Enjoy for breakfast or brunch, as a snack or pudding, warm, cold, dipped into coffee or hot chocolate, or straight out … Continue reading Vegan Orange and Mixed Spice Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan, Nut-free, Soya-free)

Tamarind Pulled Jackfruit (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free option)

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Chewy, crispy and meaty roasted jackfruit, bursting with flavour from a punchy tamarind marinade. Soya sauce and chilli paste add some deeply savoury notes, with tangy and sour tamarind, balanced with brown sugar, which facilitates optimum charring and caramelization in a hot oven. Perfect in wraps, bao, dumplings, sandwiches, on top of burgers, or how … Continue reading Tamarind Pulled Jackfruit (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free option)

Vegan Lemon and Lime Baked Cheesecake with White Chocolate and Ginger (Vegan, Gluten-free-option)

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Zesty, tangy and tart, yet creamy, sweet and spicy, this vegan cheesecake is a riot of flavours. A gingery base, with a silky smooth cashew and silken tofu filling, flavoured with lemon and lime zest and white chocolate, drizzled with a sharp citrus curd and piled high with ginger nut biscuits and white chocolate shavings. … Continue reading Vegan Lemon and Lime Baked Cheesecake with White Chocolate and Ginger (Vegan, Gluten-free-option)

Tofu Scramble with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Kale (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free)

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A delicious twist on the vegan classic; sun-dried tomatoes add their intense and sweet flavour to silken tofu, along with caramelized red onions and garlic, dark minerally kale, and a little spike of chilli. Perfect for a seasonal breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Or why not all four? ↓ Jump to the recipe! I never … Continue reading Tofu Scramble with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Kale (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free)

Vegan Tahini, Sea Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

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Crisp and chewy, sweet, buttery, and salty cookies, with chunky pockets of dark chocolate and a lovely nutty undertone from the tahini. Though I'm not always concerned with replicating non-vegan food, I would defy anyone to guess that they are vegan. Regardless of your dietary leanings, these are just excellent cookies. ↓ Jump to the … Continue reading Vegan Tahini, Sea Salt and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)

Vegan Halloween Marshmallow Ghost Biscuits (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

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Be afraid, be very afraid, but also charmed and delighted by these halloween treats! Soft and pillowy vegan marshmallow on a crumbly chocolate biscuit base, with a blood-red centre (made from jam). These chocolate teacake-inspired ghoulish goodies are the perfect spooky snack this halloween. ↓ Jump to the recipe! There may be fewer Halloween parties … Continue reading Vegan Halloween Marshmallow Ghost Biscuits (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Soya-free, Nut-free option)

Vegan Chocolate, Pecan, and Cinnamon Babka (Vegan, Soya-free option, Nut-free option)

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Swirls of soft, enriched bread layered with dark chocolate and a pecan and cinnamon crumb, finished with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Sweet, but not too sweet, crunchy, nutty, chocolatey, chewy and utterly delicious, this take on the Jewish classic is a labour of love, but time very well spent. ↓ Jump to the recipe! The … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate, Pecan, and Cinnamon Babka (Vegan, Soya-free option, Nut-free option)

Indian Potato Cakes with a Spicy Tomato Chutney (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)

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Crispy potato and chickpea patties, spiced with tumeric, mustard seeds, and garam masala, with a side of a quick and easy, sweet and tangy tomato chutney, spiked with chilli. Loosely based on the delicious Indian street-food Aloo Tikki, these potato cakes are ideal as an appetizer, light lunch, or as part of an Indian feast. … Continue reading Indian Potato Cakes with a Spicy Tomato Chutney (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)