↓ Jump to the recipe! Whenever I plan a BBQ, aubergines are the first things I think of – it's generally the only occasion when I will make baba ganoush. A really good baba ganoush requires aubergines that are cooked over a high heat for a long time, such that the skins are blackened almost … Continue reading Smokey BBQ Baba Ganoush (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)
↓ Jump to the recipe! There is nothing quite like that charred, lightly cremated blistering that a decent BBQ can provide, and now sunnier day are here, it's the perfect opportunity to expand your BBQ repertoire (that said, as I am writing it is cold and cloudy so I may have missed the boat on … Continue reading Soft Bread Rolls – BBQ Edition! (Vegan, Nut-free, Soy-free option)
↓ Jump to the recipe! If I'm being completely honest, I have never been a fan of banoffee pie. I've always found it overwhelmingly sweet and, despite priding myself on being able to eat impressive amounts of pudding, have never been able to manage more that a few mouthfuls. UNTIL NOW. After I learned how … Continue reading Vegan Peanut Butter Banoffee Pie (Gluten-Free Option, Grain-Free Option)
↓ Jump to the recipe! The idea for these wraps came to me when I was trying to come up with a soft tortilla replacement for a friend who is grain-free. They are really simple to make, only require two ingredients (plus water and a sprinkle of salt), take minutes to whip up, and the … Continue reading Super-soft Grain-free Wraps (Vegan, Gluten-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)
↓ Jump to the recipe! I'm struggling to write this blog because I keep looking at pictures of cheesecake and thinking about how I wish I had cheesecake now, and when I can next find an excuse to make cheesecake (Happy Thursday, anyone?). When I first decided to go vegan I assumed that really good … Continue reading Vegan White Chocolate and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake (Gluten-free option)
If anyone ever says salads are boring then clearly they haven't tried this one. If I've had a few days of over-indulgence and am craving vitamins, or if I'm feeling in need of something fresh but packed with flavour, this is my go-to. In one zingy, crunchy, salty, spicy, colourful bowl you can feel like … Continue reading Vegan Bún Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad – Gluten-free and Grain-free)
↓ Jump to the recipe! There is no time of day when I would not happily devour these fritters. The basic recipe is almost unbelievably simple (to the point where it was almost an anti-climax when I eventually got round to trying them out and it took all of 10 minutes), and with the additional … Continue reading Indian-spiced Sweetcorn Fritters with Raita (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)
I am not usually one for hyperbole (although I did call myself a genius in another blog post so make of that what you will), but this shortbread really is rather great. Firstly, there are three different shortbread options for the base so whether you are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, or simply unable to procure your … Continue reading Ultimate Vegan Millionaire’s Shortbread (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Grain-free option)
I can not get enough of south-east Asian food. There is such variety, so many exciting tastes and textures to explore; soft and pillowy bao buns, silky noddles, crunchy pickles bursting with sourness, sticky rice, crispy fried tofu, delicate and yielding dumplings. That's not to mention that powerful and punchy condiments; soy sauce, wasabi, rice … Continue reading Vegan Pad Thai (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option)
I love refried beans. They have such a comforting texture and are really versatile. Whether as a snack or a meal, they are almost unparalleled in their tortilla chip scoopability, are delicious in fajitas or burritos, and would make an delicious taco along with cauliflower roasted with smoked paprika. You can pile them on nachos … Continue reading Drunken Refried Black Beans (Vegan, Gluten-free option, Grain-free option)
Clare Cooks Vegan 