Cauliflower Cheese with Mature Cheddar Cheese Sauce (vegan)
A holy grail? A mature cheddar cheese flavour made of vegetables. With fennel, leek, lactic brine and slow caramelisation. It's perfect for so many things and a genuine breakthrough!
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Saffron Skies and Cinnamon Nights: A Moroccan Tagine
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.
Authentic Vegan Thai Red Curry – Fragrant and Creamy
'You have got to stop doing this to me. I can't keep saying, this is the best one yet!' So said Kerry, a wonderful person who routinely cooks every recipe on this site! She's become a well-organised and experienced home cook and really enjoys the food she makes.
Authentic Vegan Thai Green Curry – A Fragrant and Creamy Homemade Recipe
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
Oven-roasted bell peppers with puy lentils and tomato sauce are rich and hearty – a mediterranean-inspired dish for dinners or sides.
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.
Beautifully Special Little Puff Pastry Tarts
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.
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.