Foundations Vegetable Stock No. 1: Dill and Parsley
A quiet foundational recipe for cooks who like to build from the ground up. This homemade vegetable stock is full of quiet character, and is an essential building block.
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Dried Lime Butter Beans with Capers in a Fragrant Broth
A fragrant, gentle broth with butter beans, capers and the haunting citrus hum of dried lime. Drawn from Persian and Mediterranean flavours, it’s a pantry-built dish with soul. Soft, salt-laced, and slightly mysterious – the kind of bowl that makes a quiet afternoon feel golden again.
Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Bake Topped With Filo Pastry
Comfort, but with a little crisp flourish. This Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Bake is velvety and golden beneath a crinkled topping of filo pastry – buttery, flaky, and just the right kind of crunchy. It’s cosy, satisfying, and quietly impressive, whether you’re eating solo or sharing with someone who appreciates a good corner piece.
Hearty Red Kidney Bean Stew with Herby Tofu and Chia Seed Dumplings
Rich with tomatoes, herbs and tender red beans, this one-pot stew is full of deep, savoury comfort. Soft tofu and chia dumplings steam on top, adding a herby lift and a satisfying bite. It's a quiet, nourishing dish – sturdy, simple, and generous – the kind of food that waits patiently and rewards you for showing up hungry.
Malaysian Lemongrass and Ginger Curry
Fragrant with lemongrass, warm with ginger, this Malaysian-inspired curry is gently spiced and deeply soothing. The sauce is silky, citrusy, and full of layered flavour – perfect for spooning over rice or scooping with flatbread. It’s a bowlful of brightness that brings comfort without heaviness – like sunshine on a slow day.
The Flavour Master Himself: Ottolenghi’s Falafel Done In An Air Fryer
These falafel take their lead from Ottolenghi – herb-heavy, warmly spiced, and full of texture. Air frying gives them that perfect crisp shell and tender centre. Served on flatbread with crisp salad, generous blobs of vegan mayo, and a scattering of rose petals for colour and quiet joy – it’s a plate worth pausing for.
Saffron-Infused Risotto With Crispy Tempeh Chips
Golden with saffron and rich in quiet depth, this risotto is creamy, comforting, and softly fragrant. On top: crisp, savoury shards of tempeh – like chips, but better behaved. It’s a dish that feels both elegant and grounding, full of texture and intention. A gentle showstopper for days when you need warmth with flair.
Ultimate Vegan Bolognese Sauce
Hearty, satisfying, and full of depth, this plant-based bolognese uses puy lentils for texture and richness without the wait of a long simmer. It’s savoury, well-seasoned, and built to cling to pasta or layer into lasagne. A proper sauce – bold, balanced, and proof that comfort doesn’t need to come from meat or hours.
Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Porcini and Chestnut Velouté Topped With Pangrattato and Lemon Zest
Golden pan-fried gnocchi meet a silky porcini and chestnut velouté in this quietly show-stopping dish. Topped with crisp pangrattato and a whisper of lemon zest, it’s layered, luxurious, and deeply satisfying. It looks like fine dining – and tastes like it, too – but it’s rooted in comfort and made with thoughtful, plant-based flair.
Sydney-Inspired Sweet Chilli Tofu
Try this delicious vegan sweet chilli tofu recipe for a quick and tasty meal that everyone will love.