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.
Layered, not stacked — this chestnut lasagne plays with depth and quiet richness. The ragù is earthy and savoury, the cream sauce dreamy with porcini, and the pasta is soft with chestnut flour and hand-rolled tenderness. Each part supports the next. Finished with wilted greens and smoked oil, it’s a winter woodland supper dressed in silk.
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.
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.
This beetroot and black bean hummus brings a little earth-magic to the table. Deep in colour and velvety in texture, it’s a grounded, nourishing twist on the familiar. Rich, robust, and plant-based, it’s more than just a dip – it’s a small, bold moment on a plate, ready for spreading, scooping, or savouring slowly.
Summer’s edging in – time for sunshine picnics, smoky grills, and those familiar, joyfully messy flavours. Enter the Plantastical Fantastical Summer-Is-Coming Vegan Hot Dog: a meat-free marvel with all the nostalgic charm, none of the heaviness. It’s cheerful, satisfying, and just a little bit silly – in that very good, summer-holiday kind of way.
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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.