A common misconception is that lentil bolognese should taste like minced beef with lentils stirred through it. That expectation creates a weak sauce. Lentils do a different job: they bring body, fibre and a gentle nutty taste, while browned vegetables, tomato puree and a long simmer build the deep savoury flavour. Why lentils make a …
As much as I love a classic breakfast like cereal (plant milk of course!) and toast, on Sundays I like to treat myself to something more adventurous- like this Vegan Protein Pancake recipe! But don’t be fooled- these are super easy to make too and are ready to plate up in under 15 mins! This …
With pancake day round the corner, I thought I’d share this super easy vegan crepe recipe which uses no specialist products- just four simple store cupboard ingredients that you’re bound to have at home! Growing up, I loved my mum’s thin and crispy crepes (English style pancakes) that she would make on special occasions (pancake …
Their starch thickens the cooking liquid as the pieces soften, while leeks bring a mild onion flavour that tastes sweeter after slow cooking. The recipe below uses plant-based stock and oat milk, but the method works with other unsweetened plant milks. The key decisions are simple: cook the leeks gently, use floury potatoes, blend only …
This Protein Porridge Bake recipe makes a perfect post-workout breakfast as it’s really filling and nourishing. It can also be prepared from the night before so you’ll only need to heat it up in the microwave and you’ll be good to go, so you won’t be faffing around in the kitchen in the morning! I …
These vegan protein overnight oats make such a perfect breakfast for a post-morning workout. I prepare these the night before, so by the next day the oats are plumped up and ready to eat straight out the fridge after my run! I’ll be honest, I never really considered using protein powders as I didn’t see …
Verdict: The best vegan miso noodle soup uses a concentrated broth, keeps the miso below a hard boil and cooks noodles separately. That gives you a salty, savoury bowl with fresh greens instead of cloudy soup and swollen noodles. This UK-friendly recipe makes two generous bowls in about 25 minutes. What goes into a balanced …
This spiced ginger squash soup recipe was part of a collaboration AnxietyKO. Anxiety KO is an independent guide to beating anxiety through exercise, diet and healthy living. It was set up by trainer and health coach, Lindsay Hogg-Tomlinson, who aims to empower others to fight anxiety through lifestyle changes. I have worked in collaboration with …
Now that I’m WFH (Working From Home in case you’re not familiar with the lingo!), I’ve had a lot more time to cook hot lunches, so at the moment making soups is my new thaaang. I was feeling a bit experimental in the kitchen last week so I threw a few ingredients together and ended …
This Jerk Jackfruit recipe is really impressive starter that will be loved by vegans and non-vegans alike! The jerk jackfruit is super flavorsome and has a delicate meaty texture just like pulled pork! This was my first time cooking with jackfruit and I wasn’t quite sure if it was going to turn out well, but …
