Tag Archives : vegan

chickpea patties on a white plate

Quick & easy chickpea patties everyone will love


Chickpeas! This week we’re going back to one of my favourite foods – the chickpea! Also known as garbanzo, gram, or chana, depending on where you’re from. Chickpeas come in two main colours – white (kabuli) and brown (desi) varieties. To make things confusing, the word ‘hummus’ in Arabic literally translates to ‘chickpeas’! If you’re asking for hummus in some…

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cake

When your day is unexpected, eat cake!


Planning out the window! So ,it is now almost dinner time and it has just been one of those days! There are a hundred and one things I should be doing, but it would appear only a couple were actioned! Therefore, rather than miss a post, I am leaving you with this delicious bundt cake! Yes, you may have seen…

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simit

Recreate those delicious holiday memories at home.


Classic Street Snack. The last few weeks in the UK have been hot and sunny, reminding me not only of my younger days (yes, we used to have weather like that then) but also of the time I lived in Turkey. Whilst I did live there in all seasons, the summer seemed to stretch on for months, and you could…

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courgettes

Fantastic easy recipe for your bumper crop of courgettes.


Homegrown! The idea of having an allotment or a vegetable patch at home, is one that many people dream of, but the harsh reality is that it takes time and effort… and much more time and effort than that! I’ve had an allotment for several years now, and each year my plans are to make it better than the last,…

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biscoff shake

Irresistible Milkshake Flavours You Need to Try.


Super shakes! Last week, I (unintentionally) went with a friend to a different café, and to my surprise, they had a range of vegan milkshakes on the menu. As the UK continues to experience this extended hot weather, making milkshakes at home has become the perfect way to stay cool and satisfied. From classic flavours like chocolate and vanilla to…

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strawberry ice cream

Check out this combo of summer, strawberries and sunshine.


Ice-Cream! The sun is shining, the skies are clear, and the UK is basking in the glorious warmth of summer. With the delightful weather comes another seasonal joy: the abundance of fresh, juicy strawberries. There’s something incredibly uplifting about these vibrant red berries that perfectly complement the sunny days. Whether you’re picking them yourself, buying them from a local market,…

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mincemeat slice

Creative new dessert recipe everyone will love.


Blondie Fruit Slice! This week we’re back to something sweet and delicious! I wanted to create something initially to use up a jar of mincemeat I found when tidying the fridge. I thought about making my usual date slice but decided that would be too sweet, so I had a think and came up with this! Instead of a crumble…

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baked beans

Back to Basics – love these very simple homemade baked beans!


Beans! This week we’re going to add to our ‘back to basics’ series with the most straightforward and satisfying baked beans recipe ever! Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the most comforting, and these baked beans are no exception. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish or a hearty addition to your breakfast, this recipe is sure to become a…

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fruity salad

Surprisingly delicious easy salad with a fruity twist.


Salad days! Sunny days call for salad and this one is a bit different to what I would usually make! A salad can be made with most things, but often we tend to think of it as something savoury consisting of standard ‘salad veg’. So I started with that as a base, then looked to see what else I had…

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