Interesting facts about turnips and swedes (not Swedes). Generally speaking in the north of England, Scotland and Ireland turnips are the big purple things that you mash and swedes are the little beige things that you feed to animals.
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October Seasonal Produce Roundup
October and Autumn is here! I adore autumn! Time to start storing the summer glut of produce and enjoy the autumn produce. Seasonal produce is wonderful in the autumn (fall). It’s a gluten-free, vegan bounty this month! Find out below what’s in season this month and recipes to make the most of gorgeous seasonal produce. […]
Apple Crumble Bars
Apple Crumble Bars are great as ‘snacks on the go’ and for a packed lunch. Sweet (but not too sweet), cinnamony and crunchy these bars are great (and totally gluten-free and vegan). Vegan Apple Crumble was (and still is) my favourite dessert as a child. These bars make me feel think of my beloved childhood […]
My Favourite Gluten-Free Vegan Autumn Treats
My Favourite Gluten-Free, Vegan Autumn Treats are mostly fruit and pumpkin based. This is because fruit is soooo good in autumn. I love treats!!! I don’t have treats very often, but when produce is so good it is hard not to make the most of the bounty.
Roasted Rhubarb with Crumble Topping
You could call this dish ‘deconstructed rhubarb crumble’ but that sounds like something off the tele. I settled on calling this gluten-free, vegan marvel: Roasted Rhubarb with Crumble Topping. That’s because the dessert really works best baked separately. The rhubarb retains its texture and flavour whilst the crumble topping doesn’t go soggy. The very, very […]
Middle Eastern Chickpea and Walnut Salad
Middle Eastern Chickpea and Walnut Salad is a stalwart salad. Gluten-free and vegan, super easy, super quick and packed full of protein and flavour. It also keeps well and travels well – perfect for packed lunches and picnics. I love Middle Eastern Chickpea and Walnut Salad as part of a meze plate with potato salad, […]
Rich and Creamy Broad Bean and Pea Risotto
Rich and Creamy Broad Bean and Pea Risotto is the ultimate gluten-free, vegan comfort food. Tasting of earthy, warm flavours, fresh with peas and broad beans and the wonderful mint this risotto has a magical, silky texture but with a bite. I love this dish, summer seeps into your bones with this risotto. Fresh, seasonal […]
Endive Salad with Pears and Almonds
Endive Salad with Pears and Almonds is a pretty sophisticated salad that makes me feel like a grown-up. Endive (or chicory) is a little bitter but, like so many bitter tasting foods, really addictive. The bitterness of the chicory works so well with the sweetness of the cos, pear and almond and the textures all […]