Easter can be a tricky event to navigate as a vegan. Traditionally in the UK, Easter lunch is roast lamb which, since becoming vegan, I have found more than a little upsetting. Then you have the chocolate eggs laden with milk and the hot cross buns loaded with butter and eggs, not to mention the gluten. So, it's easy to see why we gluten-free vegans struggle a little at this time of year! In this post, I will give you plenty of ideas for a delicious fully plant-based Easter meal loaded with flavour and completely gluten-free. So, leave those frolicking lambs in the fields and enjoy this celebr ..read more

Full of all the flavours of the festive season, this microwave Christmas pudding is a lighter version of the steamed British plum pudding traditionally served on Christmas Day.  This recipe is also a vegan and gluten-free version – perfect for multiple dietary requirements!  No need to take up one of your valuable hob spaces for steaming your pudding for hours, this pudding just takes 10 minutes in the microwave (and 10 minutes resting afterwards).  Make Christmas easy for yourself – this flavourful, lighter family favourite will win over even the most ardent chri ..read more

These irresistibly tasty sticky ginger & miso sausages are the perfect vegan and gluten-free party dish with lashings of umami flavour!  Watch with glee while your guests guzzle down these sausages, marvelling at your cooking prowess!  The best bit is that they take only a few moments of hands-on prep time – just whisk up the quick marinade, mix it with some frozen veggie sausages and pop them in the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes.  Party food doesn’t get much easier than this! [feast_advanced_jump_to] This recipe is inspired by the wonderful Nigella Law ..read more

This tasty Indonesian satay sauce is super quick and easy to make but adds a powerful burst of flavour and a dose of peanut protein to whatever food you pair it with.  It’s perfect for fast weeknight cooking or whipping together as a quick dip when unexpected guests arrive!  Skip the chilli and use it as a sauce for kids to dip their air fried tofu and veggies into.  It’s a sure-fire winner in any peanut loving household!  Unlike traditional satay sauce, this recipe has no shrimp paste in it so it is blissfully vegan too! [feast_advanced_jump_to] I ofte ..read more

Feel like a true domestic goddess when you serve a plate of these homemade vegan chocolate truffles at your next dinner party or take them to someone else’s home as a gift to your host!  People love homemade truffles and everyone will think you have gone to such efforts for them.  Little do they know that these vegan truffles only take 10 minutes to make using 5 simple ingredients!  I’ve dispensed with the mess in this recipe too - no rolling and getting hands covered in chocolate and cocoa powder with this clever little hack!  Chocolate lovers unite - t ..read more

This delicious creamy dip is bursting with flavour from the salty and tangy vegan feta and rich pistachios, balanced with zesty citrus and fragrant lime leaves and rosemary.  It is the perfect addition to your graze board served with chopped fresh veggies and crackers or crisps.  This is such an easy dip that takes just 2 minutes to prepare in the food processor and will delight all of your guests, especially since it is vegan and gluten-free!  My non-vegan guests never believe that this dip is actually dairy-free and the interesting flavour combinations never fai ..read more

Bursting with bold flavours, these crunchy Chinese pickled cucumbers are refreshing and spicy with a tangy pickled twist.  With a quick pickle marinade that takes minutes to mix with a handful of ingredients, you can make this tasty quick pickle recipe up to 3 days ahead and keep it in the fridge for when you need it.   Whether you're planning a special Chinese New Year meal or looking for mouth-watering titbits to serve with drinks, these Asian pickled cucumbers have got you covered.  Low calorie and low carb, they’re also perfect for fridge-raid snacking! (Also naturally vegan ..read more

If you’re looking for something tasty and a little bit different to serve your guests, look no further than this amazing Yemeni zhoug sauce!  This punchy herb sauce is spiked with eastern spices, lemon juice and green chilli for that spicy kick.  It is naturally vegan and gluten-free and is super quick and easy to make – literally 5 minutes from start to finish!  It’s also utterly delicious and everyone will be completely hooked after one taste!   [feast_advanced_jump_to] If you haven’t tried zhoug before, you are in for a real treat!  I disco ..read more

This quick and easy vegan zucchini and mint side dish is filled with the fresh flavours of the Italian Amalfi coast and uses only 5 ingredients.  In this simple recipe, I teach you how to cook courgette slices that are crispy on the outside and sumptuously soft on the inside. Fresh mint and lemon juice are added to the pan at the end of cooking to cut through the olive oil and lift the flavours giving this amazing contrast of richness and freshness all at once.  This fast Italian sautéed zucchini dish will soon become your go-to favourite for elevating the humble courgette ..read more

These delicious ginger nut biscuits with chewy little pieces of stem ginger are utterly moorish and, thankfully, easy to make too! Whether you like a soft chewy cookie texture or a crunchy ginger-snap biscuit style, these vegan and gluten-free stem ginger cookies can be either with just a little adjustment to the cooking time!  Loved by children and adults alike, they are perfect for an after school snack or for mid-morning dunking into a cup of tea or coffee!   [feast_advanced_jump_to] Why You Will Love This Recipe These cookies are gingery and delicious with the perfect ..read more