This robust and satisfying dish is packed with protein, and full of perfectly balanced flavours. It is simple to make, so long as you do all the prep work before you start cooking, and it can easily be converted to a vegan recipe by omitting the eggs. Ingredients (serves 2) Prepare your ingredients in advance!... Continue Reading →
This simple but delicious recipe is healthy, nutritious and can be thrown together pretty quickly if you are organised about your preparation. I've been adding tofu to my recipes to up their protein content, as I struggle to eat large quantities of dairy products (I'm not vegan, but I do try to eat as many... Continue Reading →
My husband Jan is the real chef of the family. And sometimes he is kind enough to cook a vegetarian meal for me, despite the fact that he's a dedicated carnivore! Here's a delicious recipe for a curry he made at the weekend: Ingredients 8 cloves garlic (same quantity as ginger)Root ginger, same weight as... Continue Reading →
In Britain, 'Spaghetti Bolognese' is a very popular dish, though I believe in Bologna it is more common to serve ragù with tagliatelle. I'm used to making ragù with minced meat and pancetta, but since I cut out meat from my diet, I've been looking for a lower-carbon-footprint, vegan-friendly alternative. My friend Annette gave me... Continue Reading →
Packed full of nutritious ingredients and coming in at around 180 calories per muffin, this easy recipe makes for a great healthy breakfast on the go. You can make these in around half an hour, and they also freeze well. A great way to use up old bananas! Ingredients 2 ripe bananas75g light brown muscovado... Continue Reading →
Lentils are a great source of protein in a vegan diet. They are also healthy, delicious and very versatile. I've already mentioned the nutritional benefits of sweet potato in a previous post, so here is a dish which combines these two fantastic ingredients. Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped.2-3 cloves garlic, minced.1-2 fresh chillis, finely... Continue Reading →
This week, I bring you another vegan recipe. I love chilli: it's such an adaptable recipe, and easily converted to a vegan version. The ingredients below are just a suggestion; you can really let your imagination run wild with this one! Ingredients 2 large onions, finely diced4-6 cloves of garlic, minced1-2 fresh chillies (optional)1 red... Continue Reading →
Being British, I was brought up with baked beans a staple part of my diet. My husband was horrified when introduced to them: 'What is this? Why are they in a can? What kind of sauce is this? Why can't you cook them yourself?' I think it's fair to say that Slovenians have a much... Continue Reading →
As you may be aware if you've read about my Anthropocene Hymnal project, I am trying to do my bit to reduce my carbon footprint and raise awareness of the climate crisis. One simple way to reduce your carbon footprint is to eat less meat. I've swapped my usual diet for a mainly vegetarian diet... Continue Reading →
The Victoria Sponge cake is the mainstay of British Baking. It is simple to make, versatile and tastes great. I have made many in my time. My record is an afternoon tea for 60 people! All of the cakes for this party were variations on the basic Victoria Sponge mixture. Today I'm sharing my top... Continue Reading →
