Oats & Totes

wagamama Kare Burosu Ramen

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:42:00 +0000

This is inspired by a wagamama dish, from their restaurants & recipe book. It’s a long standing favourite. Recently I went back to wagamama for the first time in years, and I’m pretty sure our rendition is better!

Ingredients

2 servings of precooked Udon noodles, we use Tesco own brand
1 pack of extra firm tofu (200g), cut into 0.5cm slices
5 tbsp cornflour
0.25 tsp smoked paprika, just for color
1 tsp beef flavour stock powder
veg oil
200g or so mushrooms, sliced, we use oyster
for the sauce:
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar, we use rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- dash sesame oil
3 tbsp curry paste, we use Jamie Oliver’s madras curry paste
500ml veg stock
100g pack spring onions
some extra veg, pick from:
- 1 carrot peeled
- or 2 pak choi, sliced
- or the greens from a cauliflower, sliced

Method

Slice the tofu, rougly 0.5cm thick slices. Put the 5 tbsp cornflour in a takeaway tub with a lid, add the 0.25 tsp smoked paprika, a couple of grinds black pepper, and 1 tsp beef stock powder. Add the sliced tofu and shake until well coated.
Heat a non-stick frying pan with a generous layer of veg oil. Fry tofu on high heat until crispy and golden on both sides, then set aside.

Meera Sodha’s White Bean, Leek and Artichoke Stew

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:06:25 +0000

A delicious recipe from Meera Sodha.
From The Guardian.

Ingredients

5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for the toast

2 red onions, peeled and finely diced

1¼ tsp fine sea salt

4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2 leeks (200g), whites and greens thinly sliced and rinsed

160g drained jarred artichokes in oil (ie, from a 285g jar)

400g tin butter beans in water, drained

200g frozen petits pois

1 vegetable stock cube, dissolved in 250ml boiling water

1 tbsp lemon juice

10g fresh mint, leaves picked

10g fresh flat-leaf parsley

¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Sourdough, to serve

Method

Put the oil in a wide, deep frying or saute pan for which you have a lid, and set it on a medium heat. When hot, add the onion and salt, and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until soft and sweet. Stir in the garlic and leeks, cover the pan and leave to cook for eight minutes, until the leeks are soft.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Bkeila, Potato, and Butter Bean Stew

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:06:25 +0000

This dish from Ottolenghi is a current fave – it’s just so flavourful!

Ingredients

80g coriander, plus 20g, roughly chopped, to serve

30g parsley

600g baby spinach

120ml olive oil, plus extra to serve

1 onion, finely chopped (150g)

5 garlic cloves, crushed

2 green chillies, finely chopped (deseeded for less heat)

1¼ tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

¾ tsp ground cinnamon

1½ tsp caster sugar

2 lemons: juice to get 2 tbsp, then cut the remainder into wedges to serve

1 litre vegetable or chicken stock

500g waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces

1 × 700g jar of good-quality cooked large butter beans, drained (500g) (we use Brindisa Navarrico large butter beans, but you can, of course, use tinned or cook your own)

salt

Method

Put the herbs and spinach into a food processor in batches and pulse until finely chopped (or finely chop by hand). Set aside.

Sausage Tray Bake

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:06:25 +0000

We’ve been looking for a great tray bake, nice and simple. From ocado.

Ingredients

6 vegan sausages
Red pepper
Yellow pepper
2 small courgettes, chopped into bite sized pieces
Red onion
200g tenderstem broccoli
200 cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
5 fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 rosemary sprigs
4 garlic cloves, minced

Method

Preheat over to 180 degrees c, fan.
Mix everything well in a large baking tray.
Roast approx. 40 mins. Season to taste.

Thai Red Jackfruit Noodles

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:06:25 +0000

Bursting with flavour, and a great way to use up some curry paste.

Ingredients

Curry

4 garlic cloves
20g ginger
30g galangal
3.5 tbsp thai red curry paste
800g tinned jackfruit
6 makrut lime leaves
400ml coconut milk
1 tbsp vegan fish sauce (to taste*)

Side Salad

160g vermicelli noodles
Oil
120g cucumber, thinly sliced
3 tbsp rice vinegar
20g fresh mint
20g fresh coriander

Method

Cook noodles, then drain and rinse with cold water. Then add oil, leave to one side.
Blend garlic, galangal, lime leaves, and ginger. Fry for 3 minutes with curry paste.
Pull apart the jackfruit (shred it).
Add in the jackfruit for another 3 minutes
Add the coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes.
Make the cucumber salad in a bowl.
Season the curry with fish sauce.
Plate your curry, noodles, and salad.

Tomato Leek and Beans

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:06:25 +0000

Full of fiber, veg, and deliciousness. From the Guardian.

Ingredients

3 leeks (500g)
4 garlic cloves
2x 400g beans (any, one undrained)

Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1.5 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
3 medium sun-dried tomatoes
250g jarred roasted red pepper
40g plain almonds
150ml water

Method

Fry and sweat leeks until soft (5-10 mins).
Meanwhile, blend your sauce.
Add in garlic for another minute.
Add in beans, one without its liquid, one with it. Simmer 8 minutes, covered.
Add in romesco sauce for another 5. Remove lid if too liquidy.
Serve with bread and basil. Season to taste.

Tamarind Curry

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:06:25 +0000

A great and tasty way to use up some tamarind paste.

Ingredients

400g tofu
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/3 tsp black peppercorns
1/8 tsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 large tomatoes
1 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp ketchup
1/2 inch ginger
1 stock cube
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
8 curry leaves
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 small cauliflower
1 small potato
1 can coconut milk

Oreo Cheesecake

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:06:25 +0000

My birthday favourite. I love that oreos are vegan!

Ingredients

3 packets of oreos
95g vegan butter
600g vegan cream cheese
250ml vegan double cream
120g icing sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Crush 2 packets of biscuits.
Melt your butter and mix with crushed biscuits. This is your base.
Line a cake tin with the base. Refridgerate for 30 minutes.
Mix together cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla.
Add in souble cream until it firms up a bit - shouldn’t be pourable.
Crush other packet of biscuits and fold into the filling.
Spread filling onto the base and leave overnight.

Kung Pao Cauliflower

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:06:25 +0000

From Omnivore’s Cookbook, but a great intro to the dish :D

Ingredients

1 cauliflower
1 tbsp oil
4 tbsp plain flour
4 tbsp cup soy milk
4 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp oil
1 red pepper
4 spring onions
1 tsp sichuan pepper, crushed
1 inch ginger minced
4 cloves garlic
Crispy chilli bits/oil (optional)
Sticky rice (to serve)

Sauce

6 tbsp rice vinegar
4 tbsp cup shaoxing wine
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornflour

Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potato

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Chickpeas are definitely underrated!

Ingredients

4 tbsp oil
3 tbsp curry powder
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp white pepper
2-3 medium potatoes
2 oxo cubes
2 400g can chickpeas
1 cup water
1/2 can coconut milk
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2-4 large handfuls spinach
3-4 large sweet potatoes

Method

Fry sliced onion until soft.
Add in garlic, ginger, spices and crumbled stock cubes for a minute.
Add the potatoes for 2-3 mins. Add some of your water if necessary.
Add chickpeas, water and coconut milk and simmer around 15-20 mins until thickened (lid off).
Meanwhile, prick your potatoes all over and microwave 8-10 mins until soft.
Add spinach and salt to taste. Wait until spinach is wilted.

Pad Thai

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:06:25 +0000

I had never cooked with tamarind paste before this recipe but wish I did!

Ingredients

200g rice noodles
200g firm tofu (torn into chunks)
Cornflour
Onion
4 cloves garlic
1 red pepper
Handful of bean sprouts
3 spring onions
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp tamarind paste

Method

Coat tofu in cornflour and fry until crispy.
Meanwhile fry onion until soft.
Add in garlic and red pepper for 5 mins until soft.
Meanwhile, boil your noodles accordingly until slightly underdone.
Add in bean sprouts and spring onion.
Add in last three ingredients and noodles for 2-4 mins.

Potato & Sausage Soup

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:06:25 +0000

A Tuscan dish that I wasn’t really sure what it’d turn out like: it turned out good! And easy. A great combo.

Ingredients

400g vegan sausage (any)
250g baby potatoes
2 - 3 tbsp nurtitional yeast
0.5 tsp oregano
4 cloves garlic
1 - 2 shallots
2.5 - 3 cups water
2 beef stock cubes
2 bay leaves
3 - 5 large handfuls spinach
60g cashews + 1 cup water

Chocolate Mug Cake

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:06:25 +0000

A quick, easy, tasty dessert for one! From Loving It Vegan.

Ingredients

4 tbsp all purpose or bread flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp white sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp plant milk
2 tbsp flavourless oil/margarine
1/4 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate chips

Method

Mix everything well in a large mug/small bowl.
Microwave at roughly 900W for 90 seconds.

Additional notes

It is better underdone than overdone.
Chocolate chips can just be broken up chocolate. I highly recommend adding it!

Cinnamon Rolls (bread maker)

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:06:25 +0000

My first ever bread maker recipe! From Go Dairy Free.

Ingredients

3/4 cup + 2 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp oil/margarine (flavourless)
2.5 cups bread flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp yeast*
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp margarine
1 cup icing sugar
1-2 tbsp plant milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Method

Put the first 6 ingredients (up to and including the salt) in your bread maker (in that order) on the dough setting.
Mix together your brown sugar and cinnamon and melt your margarine.
Roll your dough into a rectangle (9x11 inches) on a lightly floured surface.
Spread the margarine and sprinkle your cinnamon sugar all over.
From one of the short sides, roll your dough.
Cut into roughly 9 pieces.
Place into a greased baking dish/tray. Leave in a warm place for an hour, or the fridge overnight.
Bake for 20 mins at 190 degrees.
Meanwhile, mix your icing sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl. When everything’s done, pour it evenly on the top!

Basic Bread (bread maker)

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:06:25 +0000

A classic. No need to buy bread ever again (unless it’s a different kind).

Ingredients

300ml warm water
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
500g bread flour
2 tsp yeast
Oil

Method

Put everything in the bread machine in that order. Mix the salt and the sugar in the water before adding in the flour.
This is roughly a 2lb loaf on my machine. Customise your crust settings and whatnot!

Miso Mushroom Sandwich

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Umami, crispy, tasty. From Sophie’s Plant Kitchen on Instagram!

Ingredients

Mushrooms

400g oyster mushrooms
1 tbsp white miso
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil

Sauce

100g soaked cashews
1 tbsp miso
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp n. yeast
2-3 tbsp water
Salt
Bread

Method

Tear the mushrooms into strips and massage in the miso, soy, and oil.
Roast for 15 mins at 220 degrees. Stir them, and put back in for another 10-15 mins.
Blend the rest of the ingredients (minus the bread!) to make the sauce.
Make your sandwich!

Thai Drunk Noodles

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Simply delicious.

Ingredients

1 red pepper
Handful of baby sweetcorn
Half a courgette
1 block of tofu (smoked is good!)
4-6 spring onions
Chillies to taste
2 tbsp vegan fish sauce/veggie oyster sauce
White pepper
1.5 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp hot water
3-4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp worcester sauce/vinegar
1/4 tsp MSG
200g dried noodles
3 cloves garlic

Method

Fry all your veg in some oil until soft (not garlic or spring onion).
Make space and fry the tofu in the middle with fish sauce and sprinkle of white pepper until it is crispier.
Add in other sauce ingredients and bring to simmer.
Cook your noodles.
Add in noodles slightly underdone, and top with fresh garlic.

Best Tofu Burrito Filling

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Exactly what it says on the tin; it may throw you for a second, but stick with it and your won’t regret it!

Ingredients

Tofu

400g firm tofu
2 tbsp soy sauce*
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin

Sauce

Onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sriracha
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 oxo stock cube
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp cocoa powder

Butter Bean Gratin

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Sometimes you take a leap of faith into trying a recipe you’ve never heard of, with no idea of what it should be like… and I’m telling you you won’t regret doing it here!

Ingredients

2 cans of butter beans
Fresh coriander

Roast Tomatoes

450g cherry tomatoes
3-4 garlic cloves
Oil
2 tsp golden syrup
1 tsp salt

Bechamel sauce

300g silken tofu
40g white miso
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp onion granules
1 garlic clove
1/2 ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Mediterranean Bowl

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:06:25 +0000

I don’t often roast veggies, but this converted me :p

Ingredients

600g potatoes diced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp onion granules
Lemon zest
Oil
1 tsp harissa
2 tsp golden syrup*
1 tsp cumin
Can of chickpeas
1 broccoli head chopped
150g cherry tomatoes
1 cup soy yoghurt plain
1 cucumber
1/4 cup fresh dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Method

Turn oven to 200 degrees.
Add potatoes and coat with zest, thyme, oregnao, onion granules, salt and oil (can add to bowl and mix/shake) then bake for 40 minutes.
Halfway, combine harissa, syrup, cumin, chickpeas, broccoli and tomatoes and roast for 20 minutes.
To make your sauce, mix your yoghurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice and season.
Layer your plate with sauce and roasted veg!

Caramelised Aubergines

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:06:25 +0000

Whilst in Vietnam we ate a lot of clay pot aubergines, and this recipe is a good recreation. For bonus points it is also nice and simple. Credits to golden tiffin for the original recipe.

Ingredients

2 big or 3 smaller aubergines
Oil for frying
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tsp sugar
2 tsp paprika (preferably smoked)
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp pepper
8 spring onions
Rice to serve

Method

Slice the aubergines into 2 cm thick slices, then fry/grill/bake until very soft and well browned. This will take quite a long time – 20 minutes or so. If frying, put a good layer of oil in the pan, or if grilling/baking, brush the oil on to both sides.
Once the aubergines are soft, cut them up into bite-sized pieces, and return them to the pan.
Add the soy sauce, sugar, paprika, sriracha, pepper and spring onions, and stir continuously until the mixture takes on a gooey consistency.
Serve with rice.

Matar Tofu

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:06:25 +0000

A nice, delicately spiced curry.

Ingredients

300g tofu
Fresh coriander to serve
Rice

Puree

Oil
2 cardamoms
3 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
1 large onion
2 large tomatoes
12 soaked cashews
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup soy yoghurt

Sauce

Oil
1 inch cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
3/4 tsp coriander
1 tsp sugar
1.5 cups of frozen peas
1 cup water
1 tsp fenugreek leaves
1 oxo stock cube
Salt to taste

Baingan Bharta

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Who doesn’t love aubergine (when it’s done right!)?

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 red onion
1/2 thumb of ginger
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 oxo stock cube
3 tomatoes
Pinch of fenugreek leaves
Naan to serve
Fresh coriander

Method

Prick the aubergines and rub with oil. Put under hot grill for 20-30 mins until completely charred. Once cool, peel off the skin and chop.
Whilst charring, fry cumin seeds.
Then add onion, ginger, and garlic.
When soft, add spices for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes for another 5 minutes.
Add in the chopped aubergines and mash together. Simmer for 8 mins.
Top with coriander and salt to taste.

Crispy Tacos

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Hard to go wrong with a taco.

Ingredients

12 taco shells
Cheese

Spice Mix

1 crushed oxo stock cube
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Jackfruit

Can of jackfruit
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp spice mix

Sauce

Red onion
Red pepper
4 salad tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
50-100ml passata
2 tbsp spice mix
2 tbsp soy sauce
One can black beans

Guac

One avocado
1-2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper
1/2-1 tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp garlic
Fresh coriander

Gochujang Tofu with Kimchi Fried Rice

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Discovering gochujang sauce is something you won’t regret!

Ingredients

450g tofu
Cornflour
1.5 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp water
1.5 tbsp lime juice
3 (cooked) servings of rice
200g kimchi
4 spring onions
Sesame seeds

Method

Chop your tofu into blocks. Put into a tub with the cornflour, some salt and pepper and shake to coat. Fry in oil until crispy.
Mix your sauce of gochujang, tomato paste etc. up to (and including) the lime juice.
Remove your finished tofu. Fry your rice with the kimchi and spring onions.
Remove the rice. Heat up your sauce, then add your tofu back in and coat. Coat with sesame seeds.
Serve on top of rice.

Pesto Bean Stew

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

A classic from BBC Good Food, made vegan.

Ingredients

1 onion
1 red pepper
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 stock cube
3 tbsp vegan red pesto
Can of chopped tomatoes
Can of mixed beans
Handful of fresh coriander
Garlic bread (to serve)

Method

Fry your onion and pepper with a pinch of salt until soft.
Add in your garlic for another minute.
Add in your pesto, coriander, crumbled stock cube, and paprika for another minute.
Add your beans, tomatoes and 1/2 can of water.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Top with fresh coriander and serve with garlic bread.

Simple Tomato Pesto

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

What student doesn’t love pesto pasta?

Ingredients

100ml oil
145 sun-dried tomatoes
40g pine nuts
Handful of basil
4 tbsp nutritional yeast
Salt to taste

Method

Blend it all together and serve with pasta or in a sandwich!

Additional notes

Salt and Pepper Chick'n

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Credit to Katie.

Ingredients

320g vegan chick’n
3-4 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp chinese 5 spice
Salt and pepper to taste
Onion
Green pepper
3 garlic cloves
Tenderstem brocolli
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
Spring onion

Method

Mix your cornflour, five spice and plenty of salt and pepper in a tub.
Toss in your chick’n, ensure it’s well coated.
Fry chick’n well in plenty of oil. Ensure it’s crispy on both sides.
Remove from pan and fry onion.
Add your pepper, garlic and brocolli.
Season with chilli flakes, salt and pepper and MSG.
Toss in your chick’n and spring onions and serve.

Rabokki

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

This delicious Korean dish is a combination of ramen and tteokbokki, a thick, saucy soup with Korean rice cakes. Perfectly sweet, salty, and spicy.

Ingredients

400g tteok (Korean rice cakes)
2 stock cubes
Half small cabbage
1 onion
4 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp gochugaru
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp golden syrup
4 garlic cloves
1/3 cup white wine (or sake), optional
200g smoked tofu
1 tsp MSG (optional)
1 serving ramen noodles
Spring onions

Caramelised Onion and Tomato Pasta

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

A very flavourful pasta dish! From Rainbow Plant Life.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 med onions
4-6 garlic cloves
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
150g tomato paste
1-3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
4-5 sundried tomatoes
200-275g spaghetti

Method

Boil your pasta (you’ll need the water for later).
Thinly slice your onions. Then fry in a non-stick pan for 20 mins. Stir frequently.
Add in sliced garlic for 5 mins.
Add in red pepper flakes, oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in tomato paste for 2-3 mins.
Add in soy, yeast, and tomatoes.
Add in 1/2 - 1 cup of your pasta water.
Mix in the spaghetti!

Peppercorn Gnocchi

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

There are people who like pepper, and then there are people who love pepper. This one’s for you.

Ingredients

400g gnocchi
1.5 tsp crushed peppercorns
4 tbsp white wine
1 stock cube
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 tbsp water
1 cup (around 250ml) cream (see notes)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Fry your gnocchi until crispy (see notes).
Remove gnocchi from pan and fry your peppercorns in your wine until the wine is gone.
Add in the rest of your ingredients and fry for about 5 minutes until thick. Then toss in and coat your gnocchi.

Vodka Pasta

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

As someone who doesn’t love vodka, I was surprised I loved this recipe!

Ingredients

1/2 cup cashews
120ml water
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes (see notes)
3 garlic cloves
Can of chopped tomatoes 400g
2 tbsp vodka
1 oxo stock cube
1/2-1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1.5 tbsp tomato puree
Rigatoni pasta
Fresh basil
Cheese (optional)

Method

Soak your cashews for 2+ hours.
Blend cashews with water.
Put on your pasta. Fry red pepper flakes and crushed garlic.
Add in your vodka, sugar, tomatoes, salt and puree. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add in your cashew cream and allow to thicken a bit. Season to taste.
Serve with basil and cheese.

Onion Soup

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:21:17 +0000

Our questionably French Onion soup recipe, inspired by BBC Good Food. We usually have it with some sort of bread or croutons, but some nice vegan cheese would work well too.

Ingredients

1 kg brown onions
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp sugar
5 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp flour
300 ml wine, or wine stock pot
1.2 l of beef stock (we use 3 OXO Vegan Beef cubes)
1.5 tbsp yeast extract (e.g. Marmite)
4 tbsp beef-flavour gravy granules

Shepherd's Pie

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 02:06:25 +0000

One of the few British dishes that’s made it on here; for good reason!

Ingredients

Vegan cheese, optional

Sauce

Onion
1 large leek
4 garlic cloves
2 large carrots
400g chopped tomatoes
230g dried lentils
Red wine stock pot
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp marmite
1 tbsp mixed hebrs
Stock cube
2 tbsp gravy granules

Mash

750g maris piper potatoes
3 spoons of butter
100 ml milk
3 tbsp nutritional yeast

Chilli Coriander Noodles

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:06:25 +0000

We love recipes that can be super tasty and done super quickly! This one doesn’t even involve chopping!

Ingredients

2 servings of rice noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochugaru
1-2 tbsp soy sauce (see notes)
1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp noodle water
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tbsp lime juice
Fresh coriander

Method

Boil and cook noodles.
Heat up sesame oil.
Add gochugaru for a minute.
Add all other ingredients and stir.
Toss in finished noodles with sauce and serve!

Spring Onion Noodles

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Can’t go wrong with soy sauce and oil!

Ingredients

1 bunch of spring onions (4-7 large)
2 tbsp oil
2-3 tbsp soy sauce
2 servings of stir fry noodles

Method

Heat oil. Fry your spring onions until they begin to brown.
Add in noodles and soy sauce. Heat until noodles are done.

Additional notes

This is a very malleable recipe; alter the oil and soy to your liking! Add more if using light soy sauce.

Gochujang Pasta

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:06:25 +0000

One of my favourite, simplest ways of serving pasta.

Ingredients

200g spaghetti
1 small onion
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp gochujang paste
1/2 cup pasta water
200ml vegan single cream
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Method

Boil pasta.
Fry onion until soft.
Add in gochujang, garlic and fry for another minute or two,
Add remaining ingredients and season to taste.
Mix with cooked spaghetti and serve (with vegan cheese if you wish).

Lasagne

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Using the spagbol sauce and a good white sauce, this sets the expectations for vegan lasagne.

Ingredients

Red Sauce

6 regular tomatoes
350g cherry tomatoes
Garlic bulb
Thyme
Oregano
Salt
Onion
Veg stock cube
Red wine stock pot (or another regular veg one)
2 tsp italian herbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
200-250g vegan mince
1 cup water
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
150g spinach

White Sauce

3 tbsp butter or oil
100g plain flour
800ml soya milk
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 bay leaf
Black pepper

Jackfruit and Gravy Chips

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:06:25 +0000

I know, sounds a bit cursed right? Hold off your judgement until you’ve tried it! From BOSH.

Ingredients

800g jackgruit in water (2 cans)
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp sage
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
Gravy granules
2 servings of oven chips

Method

Toss jackfruit onto a baking tray and coat in seasonings and oil. Use your hands to ensure it’s well covered.
Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees celsius.
Take out of oven and stir. Put back in for another 20 minutes (check you chips, you can add them in now too).
Make your gravy. For more flavour, I add onion and garlic granules to mine!
Remove from oven. Tear jackfruit with a fork.
Serve chips. Load on jackfruit and gravy!

Amok Style Curry

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:06:25 +0000

The Amok is a Cambodian curry, which is steamed with fish and served in banana leaves on special occasions. Since this version is not steamed, I’ve stuck with calling it ‘Amok style’, since it isn’t true Amok this way; still super tasty though!

Ingredients

Paste

6 garlic cloves
40g shallots
25-30g lemongrass
30g ginger
2 tsp turmeric
4 makrut lime leaves
1.5 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 large chilli
3 - 4 tbsp lime juice (or 2 limes)

Curry

1 onion
1 aubergine
200g oyster mushrooms, torn
400g coconut milk
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste (Kampot if you have any!)

Tofu Lok Lak

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:06:25 +0000

During my recent trip to Cambodia, I had the privilege of being taught some traditional Khmer cuisine. Lok lak was something that I loved, and so the first thing I wanted to do when I got back was try making my own!

Ingredients

450g tofu
Cornflour
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
2.5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves
Thumb sized piece of ginger
1 red chilli
1 tbsp kampot pepper (ground)
Onion (sliced)
2 tomatoes
2 limes
Rice

Harissa & Tomato Pasta

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:06:25 +0000

10 minutes, delicious, flavourful pasta; what more can you want?

Ingredients

145g approx. drained sun-dried tomatoes
4 tsp harissa paste
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp crushed chillies

Method

Boil your pasta (up to 200g).
Blend all of your ingredients.
When the pasta is done, toss in your sauce, stir, and then serve!

Additional notes

If you like sun-dried tomatoes, feel free to not fully blend up the sauce.

Simple Risotto

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:06:25 +0000

This is the risotto that made my risotto-hating partner realise they like risotto.

Ingredients

Vegan butter
Onion
4 garlic cloves
1 cup risotto rice
4.5 cups veg broth
1 bunch asparagus.
1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Parmesan

Cashews
Nutritional yeast
Salt
Garlic powder

Method

Fry onion 4-5 mins.
Add garlic and rice. Stir until toasted.
Deglaze with white wine.
Add the broth, not all at once. 0.75 cups at a time, until the rice has absorbed it. Stir constantly.
Add asparagus towards the end.
Top with ‘parmesan’, butter, and lemon juice.
Season to taste.

Potato Salad

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Quick, flavourful, creamy, tasty. Great for summer. Inspired by BOSH.

Ingredients

300g - 400g baby potatoes
1 large avocado
1 tbsp vegan mayo
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp butter
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp plant milk
Small red onion or 3 spring onions
A few cherry or sundried tomatoes
Chilli oil (optional)

Method

Boil potatoes according to instructions
Blend together ingredients (up to and including plant milk)
Mix together!

Butter Tofu Curry

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:06:25 +0000

This is a slow cooker tofu butter curry that is stupidly quick to prepare and also stupidly delicious and creamy.

Ingredients

4 diced shallots
1 can coconut milk
170g tomato paste
3.5 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
450g tofu (we like the smokey toofoo blocks)
3 tsp lime juice
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)

Tacos

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:06:25 +0000

Who doesn’t love a good taco?

Ingredients

2 onions
7-8 garlic cloves
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
4 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp golden/maple syrup
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder
6 small tortillas
2 cans of jackfruit
Vegan cheese

Method

Fry half of your garlic and one of the onions until soft.
Place into a blender along with the following 11 ingredients, blend until smooth.
Fry your second onion, garlic and jackfruit.
When soft, add 200ml of your sauce.
When done, put to one side. Dip your tortillas in your sauce and then fry.
Place your filling and cheese on half of the tortilla and fold in half.
When done, dig in and dip into the remainder of your sauce.

Easy Bean Salad

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:06:25 +0000

An extraordinarily quick and easy recipe with ingredients you likely have in your cupboards.

Ingredients

2 cans of beans
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Chives (optional)

Method

Empty and rinse your beans.
Crush your garlic and put into a jug.
Add your liquids to the jug and mix well.
Pour onto the beans and stir it in well.

Additional notes

I personally like pinto and black beans, but it’s entirely up to you!

Biscoff Cheesecake

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Thanks the gods Biscoff biscuits are vegan, right? Also this is a no-bake cheesecake, you’ve been warned.

Ingredients

285g crushed digestives
98g melted butter
65g icing sugar
170g vegan cream cheese
1 tsp sugar
270ml vegan double cream
4 tbsp biscoff spread

Method

Crush your digestives and mix with your melted butter.
Add to a lined tin. This is your base. Leave it in the fridge for 45 minutes.
Cream together your sugars and cream cheese.
Whisk your double cream in another bowl until it is thick.
Add your cream cheese mix and double cream together and stir slowly.
Add in biscoff spread and continue to stir.
Add your mix into your tin and refrigerate for over an hour.
Top with biscoff biscuits and melted spread.

Spicy Cauliflower Wings

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 22:06:25 +0000

While this recipe is a bit of a faff, the end result makes it worth it.

Ingredients

Cauliflower head
150g plain flour
300ml plant milk
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
Breadcrumbs
Butter
Sriracha

Method

Chop/ break up your cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces.
Mix together your flour, milk and herbs and spices.
Dip cauliflower pieces into mix.
Coat in breadcrumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
Melt your butter and mix it with sriracha.
Remove cauliflower from oven and pour over your hot sauce.
Bake again for another 20 minutes.

Umami Ragu

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

This umami ragu is flat out one of the best things I have ever eaten; that’s not something to be taken lightly.

Ingredients

2 carrots
2 onions
200g oyster mushrooms
40g dried shiitake mushrooms (or porcini)
4-6 garlic cloves
3 tomatoes
80ml oil
45g miso
30g harissa
3 tbsp tomato paste
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp cumin seeds
120g lentils
65g pearl barley
Red wine stock pot
30-35g creamed coconut block
1-2 stock cubes
850ml water

Carbonara

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:06:25 +0000

It’s hard to go wrong with an eggy pasta dish with vegan bacon.

Ingredients

120g cashews (soaked)
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp English mustard
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion granules
1 tsp black salt
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup plant milk
Vegan bacon bits
Spaghetti

Method

Soak your cashews for 2+ hours.
Blend your ingredients other than your spaghetti and bacon bits.
Meanwhile cook your spaghetti.
Mix together and top with bacon pieces and fresh parsley.

Focaccia

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:06:25 +0000

Some of the best gosh darn bread you will ever eat.

Ingredients

4 cups bread flour
7g packet of instant yeast
2 tsp salt
2 cups (470ml) lukewarm water
4+ tbsp olive oil
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Fresh rosemary (optional)
Olives (optional)
Sun dried tomatoes (optional)

Method

Mix flour, yeast, salt, tomatoes and olives (chop your tomatoes and olives as you wish).
Add in the water and mix with a spoon (it will be very wet).
Rub the surface well with olive oil.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
Make sure you’ve coated it in enough oil so it doesn’t dry out, especially if you’re just using a tea towel.
Grease two tins (I use cake tins).
Deflate your dough and carefully remove it from the bowl.
Split the dough into two, coat with a tbsp of oil each and rest for 3-4 hours.
Sprinkle sea salt, rosemary, olives and other additional toppings.
Coat with more oil and then use your fingers to dimple the dough (use them all at once and press down).
Bake for 25-30 minutes at 200 degrees (fan).
Remove from the tins and let cool for 10 minutes.

Bibimbap

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Get ready to discover the wonders of Korean dishes (and gochujang).

Ingredients

3 tbsp gochujang paste
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp sesame oil
225g firm tofu
Cornflour
Soy sauce
150g-200g mushrooms
100g spinach
2 servings of rice
1/3 cucumber (either grate or peel it all)
Carrot (either grated or peel it all)
Sesame seeds
Spring onion

Method

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a jug to make your sauce.
Coat your tofu in cornflour.
Fry tofu then deglaze with 1 tsp soy sauce and then put aside.
Fry mushrooms and then deglaze with 1 tsp soy sauce and set aside.
Fry spinach until wilted and deglaze with 1/2 tsp soy sauce.
Serve with rice, carrot, cucumber, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Classic Hotpot

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

A simply, classic recipe to warm your bones.

Ingredients

6-8 chopped vegan sausages
Onion
3-4 garlic cloves
Stock cube
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp worcester sauce
2+ tbsp sriracha
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 can baked beans
Fresh parsley

Method

Bake your sausages.
Meanwhile, fry your onion.
Add garlic when onion is soft.
Add seasonings and fry for another 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and baked beans and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh parsley and your sausage.

Lentil Dahl

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:30:25 +0000

A quick and easy lentil dahl, which easily tops many which are more complicated.

Ingredients

Onion
6 garlic cloves
Chilli
2 tsp ginger
1 heaped tbsp chilli powder
4 tsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
Stock cube
A can of chopped tomatoes
A can of coconut milk
1/2 cup red lentils

Method

Fry your onion, garlic and chilli until soft.
Add in your spices and stock cube for 1-2 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Lid on except for the last 5 minutes.
Serve with rice.

Enchiladas

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:00:25 +0000

It took me a tragically long time to discover the awesomeness of enchiladas, but these were certainly worth the wait.

Ingredients

6-8 tortillas
Vegan cheese

Filling

2 red onions
4 garlic cloves
2 red peppers
2+ tsp sriracha
2 tsp cumin
1.5 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Veg stock cube
A can of kidney or black beans
300g vegan meat/chicken pieces
150 ml passata

Sauce

350 ml passata
1 tbsp siracha
1 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt

African Style Beans

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

After a trip to South Africa to see family, I came back with a desire to find the recipe for some of the best beans I have ever eaten; sadly, I didn’t find it, but I did find these, which are a close second.

Ingredients

Onion
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp cumin
Pinch of black pepper
70g tomato paste
200g coconut cream
1 can of cannelloni beans

Mac And Not Cheese

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:59:25 +0000

While I’m not going to sit here and tell you that this tastes like mac and cheese, I will tell you that you’ll love this recipe in its own way! The recipe comes from Madeleine Olivia, a fellow Cornish vegan, and is one of the few recipes where I’ve barely altered it :)

Ingredients

60g cashews (soaked for 2+ hours)
1 cup nutritional yeast
1 cup plant milk
1 cup water
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp salt
1 tsp English mustard
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
Pinch of chilli powder
Black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon OR 3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp cornflour

Chilli

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:08:25 +0000

I have tried and tested many a vegan chilli, and this has always remained the best. A great recipe for meat eaters who say they hate tofu ;)

Ingredients

For Tofu

400g firm, pressed tofu
1.5 tbsp oil
4.5 tbsp soy sauce
2.25 tsp chilli powder
2.25 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp black pepper

For Chilli

Onion
4-6 garlic cloves
Chillies/chilli flakes (optional)
1.5 tbsp chilli powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1-2 veg stock cubes
Black beans
Pinto beans
Kidney beans in chilli sauce
1 cup of whatever vegetable (like one pepper, one can of sweetcorn etc. use what you have!)
Can of chopped tomatoes

Dan Dan Noodles

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:49:25 +0000

This recipe comes from BOSH, and when they said it was one of their most popular, I can understand why. This is, by far, my most asked for recipe! Quick, easy to make, hella tasty; what more do you want?

Ingredients

4 tbsp (60 ml) water
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp sugar
200g ish of mushrooms
200-250g vegan mince (I like Linda’s)
4 garlic cloves
Thumb of ginger
1 tsp chinese 5 spice
2 servings of stir fry noodles

Definitely Not Goat Curry

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Why the title, you ask? Other than the fact it does not contain any goat, the recipe was taken from good-old-trusty BBC Good Food, and there you will find many reviews saying “excellent recipe, but it isn’t goat curry!”. I don’t know what goat curry is, but this recipe is delicious nonetheless.

Ingredients

Onion
10 cloves of garlic
100g of ginger
50-100ml oil
2 chillies
Handful of curry leaves
3 thyme sprigs
4 tbsp curry powder
Can of chopped tomatoes
2 ‘beef’ stock cubes
300ml water
700g ‘meat’ chunks
1/5 tbsp lemon juice
Chopped coriander

Spaghetti Bolognese

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:06:25 +0000

After spending a long time looking for the perfect spag bol, I felt defeated. It was only after I had a roast dinner, I thought to myself “everything really is better roasted”. While roasted tomatoes are not a new concept with regards to spag bol, it was to me. So here it is, the first recipe I came up with entirely myself! Enjoy :)

Ingredients

6 regular tomatoes
350g cherry tomatoes
Garlic bulb
Thyme
Oregano
Salt
Onion
Veg stock cube
Red wine stock pot (or another regular veg one)
2 tsp italian herbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
200-250g vegan mince
1 cup water
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp sugar

Katsu Sauce

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:06:25 +0000

Whether you want to consider this a katsu sauce or a carrot soup, that’s up to you. But it’s still good!

Ingredients

2 onions
2 carrots
4 garlic cloves
Thumb of ginger
1 - 2 chillies
2 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
Veg stock cube
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp miso
A can of coconut milk

Method

Roughly chop your ingredients.
Fry onion and carrot.
When soft, add in garlic, ginger and chilli(es).
Add in seasonings.
Add in soy sauce and miso.
Add in coconut milk.
Simmer 20 minutes without lid.
Blend.
Simmer until desired thickness.
Serve with rice and crispy tofu.

Arroz De Tomate

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

From Sophie’s Plant Kitchen! Never heard of this before but if you love tomato based sauces, give it a try!

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp crushed chilli (optional)
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
250g arborio rice
100 ml white wine
400g juicy tomatoes (blended or grated)
1 tsp salt
Pinch of saffron
500ml veg stock

Salmorejo

3 med tomatoes
1 slice of (stale) bread
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2-1 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp sherry or red wine vinegar

Chinese Mapo Tofu

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

This is the first Chinese dish I’ve tried making myself, and it certainly won’t be the last! Taken from browngirlvegan on insta.

Ingredients

1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 thumb sized piece of ginger
1 tsp chilli flakes (to taste!)
1 cup vegan mince
1 tsp ground sichuan pepper
1 tbsp broad bean paste
3/4 cup water
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
2tsp cornflour (mixed with 1/4 cup cold! water)
600g silken tofu
Salt to taste
Spring onion
Rice

Chocolate Chip Oaty Cookies

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Can’t go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients

225g oats
125g plain flour
1 tsp bicarb
125 vegan butter
100g brown sugar
100g white sugar
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp plant milk
200g vegan chocolate chips

Method

Blend up your oats until it’s more like a flour (but not completely).
Mix it with your flour, bicarb and salt.
In another bowl, mix together your butter and sugars until soft and airy.
Mix everything together with your chocolate chips.
Put round dollops of the dough onto a baking tray.
Bake for 12-15 minutes at 160 degrees.