Vegan Food. Tested on Carnivores.
I can’t eat beef because of the pretty moo-cows but I can create copycat recipes that once upon a time would have contained meat in this house. These Vegan Copycat Sloppy Joes combine earthy mushrooms and lentils with roast capsicum, a battalion of spices and finely chopped spinach to create a wonderfully full-bodied, meaty, meatless burger. No cows were harmed in the making of this sloppy joe but I did confuse some carnivores.
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In contrast to the grey skies outside, this Cheesy Jalapeño Broccoli Soup is a vibrant and warming mix of spicy broccoli soup with a cheesy cashew cream. Topped with fresh coriander, a splash of lime and crunchy corn chips, this bowl is all things nourishing and good.
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With the goodness of spinach, avocado, banana, almond butter and spirulina, this smoothie should taste…er healthy. Add a dash of peppermint and a ripple of raw chocolate sauce and this Yum Powered Chocolate Mint Smoothie is not only a healthy and nutritious glass; it’s a cup full of delicious and fun flavours. The kids are going to love this.
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While I’ve made scrambled tofu one hundred different ways, this gorgeously soft, lightly spiced version, inspired by the clever cooks at Smith & Daughters, is hard to beat. With pan-fried tofu, garlic and peppers tossed through a wonderfully creamy, cheesy sauce this Inspired Scrambled Tofu is the perfect partner to a rainy Sunday morning.
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Filled with the golden goodness of sweet potato, these Buttermilk Sweet Potato Scones are light, buttery and vegan. They are also ready in twenty minutes which, makes them perfect for hungry bellies after a day’s play. Paired with an equally quick Beetroot and Raspberry Chia Jam or my chilli strawberry jam these scones are a lovely twist on the classic.
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A spin on tradition, my A Little Bit Spicy Vegan Mapo Tofu recipe uses minced and sliced mixed mushrooms and silky eggplant instead of pork mince to create a beautifully spicy and full-bodied Sichuan dish. Ready in twenty minutes, this is a wonderfully quick go-to recipe.
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The kind folk at El Cielo let me choose from their range of products to create a delicious vegan family meal. While the Husband loves their traditional totopos, I wanted to try something a little different. Tostaditas are the Mexican equivalent of an open sandwich and are so wonderfully fun to make and eat; I challenge anyone to eat them daintily.
My Black Rub Cauliflower Tostaditas are inspired by a Donna Hay recipe that uses coffee in a spice rub to blacken chicken. This recipe adds traditional smoky Mexican spices massaged in to a whole roasted cauliflower to create a black and spicy outer with a soft white centre. Add an avocado and coriander purée and pickled red onions and these vegan tostaditas are ready for the whole family.
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Contrary to its name, the London Fog latte is a sweet and luxurious Earl Grey brew created in Vancouver, Canada. With hints of vanilla and bergamot this sweet sip is both indulgent and playful; it tastes a little like warm marshmallow. My Deliciously Aromatic London Fog Latte includes a waft of lavender and a tiny pinch of salt to enhance the intoxicating flavours. It’s no wonder those in the know in Canada have been wrapping their lips around this intoxicating cup for years. It tastes just like a lazy Sunday morning.
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After months of inspecting our beautiful tomato plants for signs of fruit, we finally have a harvest in the first week of Autumn. Globed beauties like Aunt Ruby’s Greens, Beams Yellow Pears, Green and Blacks and Green Zebras have emerged to decorate our heavy vines.
In celebration of the arrival of our long hoped for tommies, I have made a deliciously simple, vegan vine-ripened tomato tarte tatin. Perfect for brunch and looking far fancier than it is, this twist on the French classic might just be my new Sunday brunch go-to.
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My current fixation with quick dinners has produced this gorgeously simple and spicy Salt and Pepper Hearts of Palm. Served with a fresh and sweet chilli soy sauce and steamed rice, my new favourite thing to eat packs a salty-spiced punch that may not be completely toddler friendly, but is perfect for date night.
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