Fragrant with saffron and cinnamon, this Moroccan-inspired vegan tagine is a warmly spiced one-pot made with sweet potato, white beans, and red onion. Balanced with harissa, sumac, and za’atar, it’s a deeply comforting dish with layers of flavour. Perfect for slow evenings and even better the next day. A simple recipe that feels quietly special.
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Fragrant, creamy, and full of bright, green energy, this vegan Thai green curry is both comforting and bold. It comes together quickly, but still feels special — a balance of heat, citrus, and silky coconut. Perfect with rice, fresh herbs, or whatever veg you have on hand. A spoonful of warmth after a long day.
Oven-roasted bell peppers with puy lentils and tomato sauce are rich and hearty – a mediterranean-inspired dish for dinners or sides.
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.
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.
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.
Softly spiced and rich with coconut, this curry is all about balance – creamy without being heavy, comforting with a little brightness. Pan-fried tofu adds golden edges and a gentle chew, soaking up the sauce just so. It’s the kind of dish that’s simple to make – but tastes like you cooked it for someone you care about, even if that someone is you.
Flaky, golden, and quietly impressive, these little puff pastry tarts are filled with a silky minted pea purée – fresh, green, and gently sweet. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, they’re simple to make but feel like something special. Serve warm or cool, with a little salad or just as they are.
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.