A mouth-watering dessert that you can whip up in minutes. Sweet and juicy mango is given a little extra zip with some lime, and mixed through a silky cloud of vegan cream and coconut yogurt, for a sophisticated summer treat. As much as I love baking, there have been plenty of days this summer when … Continue reading Vegan Mango and Coconut Syllabub (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)
A deliciously simple salad, for a fuss-free summer meal. Rinse some peppery lentils from a packet, roughly chop some sweet and juicy tomatoes, tear in a little fragrant fresh basil, and mix together with a fool-proof, 3-ingredient dressing. What could be easier? One of the challenges of being a vegan on holiday is that you … Continue reading Tomato, Lentil and Basil Salad (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)
A super-simple one-tray meal that packs a punch. Cauliflower, potatoes, chickpeas and spinach are roasted in a seriously tasty harissa marinade and served with a cooling lemon-scented yogurt. Minimum effort, maximum flavour! I am usually the sort of cook who uses every pan and utensil I can get my hands on, so this one-tray bake … Continue reading Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Harissa Tray-Bake (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)
A delicious summery smoothie, that's sweet, fruity, creamy, and packed with good things. Ideal for when strawberries and peaches are in season and at their sweet and juicy best. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Smoothies are such a great way to pack in the vitamins, especially in the Summer heat when you don't want anything … Continue reading Peach and Strawberry Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free option, Nut-free option, Soya-free option)
A lovely, light dal, fresh and delicately spiced, accompanied by the sweet and gentle aniseed of roasted fennel. Perfect with a mound of steaming basmati and some fresh chapati for a warming dinner, or as part of an Indian feast. ↓ Jump to the recipe! In Hindi, dal is the name for split dried pulses, … Continue reading Red Lentil Dal With Roasted Fennel (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya-free)
The ultimate Middle-Eastern chickpea dip, flavoured with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Delicious, creamy, and so quick and easy to whip up, you'll wonder why you ever bought it ready-made. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I am old enough to remember the days when the British public considered hummus to be a weird … Continue reading Quick Classic Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Soya-free, Nut-free)
A rich and creamy curry, beautifully spiced without being too hot, and the perfect centerpiece for an Indian feast. Firm tofu replaces paneer or chicken, and is bathed in a sauce that is sumptuous, aromatic, and buttery. ↓ Jump to the recipe! I love Indian food; the sheer variety is mind-boggling and combinations of spices, … Continue reading Tofu Butter Masala (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)
The classic buttery sauce, veganized, and with a little umami twist. This vegan hollandaise is incredibly easy to make, needs only a few ingredients and is dangerously delicious. Perfect for slathering over grilled asparagus, or drizzling on a tofu and spinach breakfast muffin. ↓ Jump to the recipe! There are few things more delicious than … Continue reading White Miso Vegan Hollandaise Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free option)
Soft and squidgy chocolate banana bread made with buckwheat flour. It's vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, but with zero compromise on flavour or texture. Delicious, nutritious, simple to make, and dangerously moreish. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Banana bread was the comfort food we all needed during the first lock-down, and just because things in the … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Buckwheat Banana Bread (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Soya free)
Loosely based on the classic Indonesian salad, this dish is a riot of flavours celebrating the best of Spring produce. New potatoes, broad beans, asparagus, bean sprouts, and spring greens slathered in a salty, spicy, sweet and tangy peanut sauce, with marinated tofu, fresh mint and chilli. ↓ Jump to the recipe! Gado Gado is … Continue reading Vegan Spring Gado Gado (Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free)
Clare Cooks Vegan 