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Read MoreHow to Make Tofu
I’ve been going back to basics recently, indulging in a bit of slow cooking. I have my own sourdough starter bubbling away happily, I’ve made ricotta and creme fraiche, I’ve hunted down wild garlic and nettle tips and it makes me smile. It isn’t a complicated way of cooking but it is deeply satisfying. Today I want to show you how to make tofu! This has been a total revelation, it...
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Read MoreWheat Berry Salad
The sun blazed down yesterday, Spring is finally here (I do hope I haven’t jinxed it now!) and my taste buds craved light salads. Wheat berries (or wheat grain) are the whole grain form of wheat, unprocessed and unsullied and make a delicious alternative to rice – they are what is ground up to make wholewheat flour! Mine are by Essential Trading Co-operative bought at my local wholefood shop at...
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Read MoreThe Vegetarian Barbecue
The sun finally put in a very belated appearance at the weekend we saw people in shorts and vests, beers were cracked open, fresh lemonade was made and we celebrated the start of the British Barbecue Season! The vegetarian barbecue causes consternation amongst dyed in the wool meat eaters but I’ve noticed how quickly they wolf down ‘the vegetarian option’ when it’s there! While...
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Read MoreCinnamon Bun Cakes
Splashed all over the front page of February’s Vegetarian Living Magazine these cinnamon bun cakes were impossible to resist! The recipe is taken from Scandilicious Baking by Signe Johansen and was a lovely bake to make on a snowy Sunday. The warm spicy scent of cardamom and cinnamon wafting through the house brought all the family into the kitchen for hot drinks and cake,...
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Read MoreCherry Crumble Cake
As summer begins to draw to a close the harvest is being gathered in. My garden has been dripping with glorious jewels as first the strawberries, then the raspberries and redcurrants and now the cherries have reached the peak of their delicious sun warmed ripeness. There has been much jam making and preserving and I am looking forward to the smell of sunshine in the winter, but these were crying out to be...
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Read MoreNutella Biscuits
It’s half term. It’s pouring with rain. I have a house full of children. It’s time to bake. Easy chocolate fork biscuits sandwiched together with Nutella (other chocolate hazelnut spreads will do) – no need to thank me. Ingredients 125g softened butter 2 tbsps icing sugar 100g plain (all purpose) flour 2 tbsps cornflour 1 tbsp cocoa powder Nutella Method Preheat the oven to...
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Read MoreThe Easter Vegetarian – Spinach Roulade
This makes an impressive centrepiece at a spring feast but is actually simple enough to put together for an everyday Sunday lunch and it makes fantastic picnic and buffet food. I made ten of them for a friend’s Christening, when I had time to cater for large events, and it was the most popular dish on the buffet table. I also make a wicked version with sun-dried tomato in place of the spinach and can...
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Read MoreIrish Soda Bread
With St Patrick’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, it seems fitting to post two recipes for simple Irish soda bread. Soda bread doesn’t need all the kneading and proving of a yeast based bread which makes it a really valuable addition to your repertoire. It can be rustled up in an hour and makes a really good accompaniment to soups an stews. My lot ate this last night with slow cooked veggie...
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How to Make Tofu
I’ve been going back to basics recently, indulging in a bit of slow cooking. I have my own sourdough starter bubbling away happily, I’ve made ricotta and creme fraiche, I’ve hunted down wild...
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The sun blazed down yesterday, Spring is finally here (I do hope I haven’t jinxed it now!) and my taste buds craved light salads. Wheat berries (or wheat grain) are the whole grain form of wheat, unprocessed...
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