The effort-to-payoff ratio on this recipe is off the charts.
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Vegan Condensed Milk Recipe
Yesterday I wanted homemade ice cream. My recipe is pretty basic – 1 part vegan condensed milk and 2 parts vegan cream. Sadly, there was no vegan condensed milk in the house, so I tried making something similar. Got it in one go, and it worked brilliantly. You need a high-speed heavy duty blender for…
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On Hen Keeping
At the end of last summer, we made the decision to no longer keep hens as we just couldn’t offer them the quality of life they deserved. Mandatory lockdowns due to bird flu were becoming more frequent and lasting longer, and the hens were confined to a run for months at a time. We’d always…
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Savoury Breakfast Scramble
When it comes to eating animal products, there are few things I miss, but I still get the occasional craving for eggs. The thought of actually eating an egg squicks me out, so I’ve come up with a vegan copy that’s close enough to satisfy my craving, but not close enough to put me off.…
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Mushroom and Walnut Wellington
It’s rare I get a recipe right the first time I try it, but this mushroom and walnut wellington is a happy exception. It’s beautiful, impressive, and delicious. If you’re looking for a vegan or vegetarian option for your Christmas table, I promise this won’t disappoint. Mushroom and Walnut Wellington:1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onion,…
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A Small Update
A few weeks ago, my husband told me that he’d nearly freaked himself out by over-thinking the origin of eggs. A few days later, I did exactly the same and haven’t had one since. In fact, I don’t think I’ll be having any ever again. It isn’t something I’d ever have imagined, but I’m happy…
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A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet
When I first moved towards a plant-based diet, I relied on a few processed vegan foods. Pre-made burgers, mock cheeses, and pretend hotdogs were a big part of my diet, and I must credit them with making the transition to vegan eating much easier. Eventually, it occurred to me that I should view these foods…
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Amazing Vegan Discoveries
I successfully completed Veganuary – and learned a lot from it. I tried several new recipes, taught myself how to make seitan, and made some awesome discoveries that’ll fit right into any plant-based diet. I’ve been a fan of Essential Cuisine for years, and I’ve mentioned their vegan gravy a few times, so you might…
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The Recipes that Bind Us
I’m in the midst of another bout of minimising. It’s getting easier. I am more conscious of what I bring into the house, so there is more going out than coming in at the moment. Yesterday I went through my cookbooks. Since we no longer eat meat, it seemed a bit silly keeping books that…
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It's Veganuary, Y'all
Last year, the thought of going vegan for a month did not appeal to me, but late in 2019, I phased out nearly all animal products from my diet, so this year I am totally up for it. Going plant-based, even for a month, should not only be about removing animal products from your diet,…
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Decadent Potatoes Daulphinois – plant-based
This recipe is criminally easy, so much so that I you don’t need amounts. Instead, I’ll advise you to find a baking dish and decide how many thinly sliced potatoes it will take to fill it. Then figure out how much plant milk you need to add to cover the potatoes. Once that’s done, mentally…
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A Plant-Based Moqueca
This delicious stew was a regular part of my diet when I lived in Brazil. Moqueca is traditionally made with fish, but I enjoy the plant-based version more. It’s creamy, warm, and satisfying, and it has the added bonus of being cheap, easy and quick to make. Moqueca – serves four 1 large onion, diced2…
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Creamy, Comforting Plant-Based Mac & Cheese
After having the incredible vegan mac & cheese at Mono Cafe in Glasgow, I set out to make something just as good at home – a colossal challenge considering how good Mono’s recipe is. I’ve tested quite a few on-line recipes which were, shall we say, less than great. There was one that called for…
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A Classic Plant-Based Butter
As with most plant-based substitutes, I want to make clear that this recipe does not taste exactly like butter. Because nothing tastes exactly like butter. If the margarine companies could have replicated the taste, texture, and mouth-feel of butter, they’d have done it by now. Even so, this is a pretty darn good recipe for…
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Plant-based Alternatives – My Favourite Substitutes
Switching to a plant-based diet can be a challenge. Learning an entirely new way of eating comes with all sorts of unknowns. How will I survive without cheese? What will I add to my tea? Can I adapt meals I regularly prepare to fit in with a plant-based diet? Transitioning is made a lot less…
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Fig and Pen 