An old favourite when only chocolate and cake will do...
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An old favourite when only chocolate and cake will do...
As Veganuary draws to an end, here are my thoughts about plant-based trends
I’ve never been a great fan of ‘imitation meat’, so when I heard about a turkey-style roast, I thought it wouldn't be something I’d want to make. I’m not keen on the fibrous meaty texture of many plant-based meat replacements, but working with vital wheat gluten means that you can add a variety of flavours …
Continue reading Plant-based roast with stuffing: recipe and serving ideas
I make roast dinners for large numbers of people quite a lot: nut roasts, nut wellingtons, nut parcels, steamed puddings, vital wheat gluten roasts, all sorts of centrepieces find themselves alongside crispy pototoes. zingy vegetables, gravy, delicious yorkshire puddings, but this one is my favourite roast dish to date. It features chestnuts at the heart …
Continue reading The ultimate and best (plant-based) Sunday roast ever
If you have any strong white or wholemeal bread flour and you're making bread, here's a useful meal you can make from the leftover dough and anything that's lying in your fridge or larder. The bread is simply half a cup of warm water, a teaspoonful of (brown) sugar and a tablespoonful of yeast in …
In these times when people might want to cheer themselves up with an indulgent cake but there are no eggs available, this plant-based, chocolatey Victoria sponge is a great substitute and easy to make. It’s a recipe I use all the time and, although you can jazz it up by adding your favourite extra ingredients, …
Continue reading Chocolate Celebration Cake – (Plant based)…