A richly spiced vegan tagine with chickpeas and squash, brightened by orange-zested greens and a cool, savoury cultured cream made from silken tofu. Winter comfort — without the weight.
Smoky beans, buttery mash, and a hot-and-sour fire pickle bring sparks to the table. This is comfort food with a wink — something to lean into when the rain’s on the window and your hands are cold. Beans and molasses lay the groundwork; mustard and sauerkraut punch it up. A celebration of autumn in three simple parts.
A gently spiced, weeknight-friendly curry that brings together buttery pulses, tender greens, and the deep warmth of toasted cumin. This is one to come home to — reliable, honest, quietly bold. The brown sugar and lime give lift and balance, while the spinach folds in easily at the end for a really nourishing twist.
This sunlit plate brings together diagonally scored courgette, pan-seared until tender, with warmly spiced tofu medallions and a fragrant peanut-coconut crumb. A dollop of herbed yoghurt and a scattering of pickles and leaves complete the story. It's vibrant, grounding, and perfectly suited to outdoor days or inside moments of calm.
This is the kind of chilli that makes the air smell good. Layers of garlic, cacaa, spice and tomato simmer slowly until they become something deep and dark and warming. It’s one pot, quiet to make, and full of kindness — best eaten with the wind in your hair and a spoon in your hand.
These koftas are crisp-edged, warmly spiced, and deeply satisfying — a clever use of red lentils that’s fast enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests. Pair them with smoky harissa mayo and a sharp salad, and you’ve got flavour, texture, and comfort in one elegant, air-fried handful. A proper plant-based crowd-pleaser.
Velvety aubergine, charred and yielding, meets warmly spiced lentils and a bright, herby yoghurt in this quietly majestic dish. It’s full of texture and contrast — smoky, soft, sharp, and creamy — and cooks beautifully in an air fryer or oven. Simple enough for a solo supper, but dressed enough to serve with ceremony.
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.
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.
Try this delicious vegan chilli recipe featuring smoky paprika and hearty pulses for a comforting meal any night.