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Beautiful Sides

Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Orange

Wedges of red cabbage seared on the edges, in a black pan with orange and apple

Sweet, sharp, and gently spiced — braised red cabbage with apple and orange, a bright and beautiful Christmas side that brings colour and warmth to the table.

Adventure Cook, Foundation Stones

Sticky Barbecue Beans with Cornbread Crumble

A serving of sticky barbecue beans and golden cornbread dumplings, with herbs and lemon zest scattered on top. a lovely vegan evening meal. It is on a stone wall with mossy around. A gorgeous summer bowl.

Smoky, sticky, and deeply comforting — this skillet brings barbecue beans and soft cornbread together in one bubbling pan. The harissa-tomato base is sweet and savoury, with lemon and thyme cutting through the richness. Finished with dumpling-sized cornbread crumbles, it’s the sort of thing you’d eat by firelight with a spoon and a smile.

For My Soulmate

Saffron-Infused Risotto With Crispy Tempeh Chips

White bowl with bright and colour risotto with tomatoes and herbs, a lemon wedge, some chunks of purple aubergine and thick chunky 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.

For My Soulmate

Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Porcini and Chestnut Velouté Topped With Pangrattato and Lemon Zest

Bowl of mushroom velouté topped with pan-fried gnocchi, mushrooms and peas, 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.