I’m a big fan of risotto, and there are so many variations on what you can make it with that my head spins sometimes. Tomato based, creamy based, arborio rice, pearl barley, ALL the different veggies… the list of combinations are endless. You need to follow the basics of risotto making to ensure it comes out with the right taste and texture. By all means, mix it up a bit, but it will require […]
Anyone else make big old batches of seitan and use it in every damn thing?! I used to love me a peppery beef stew when I wasn’t vegan (I can’t believe I used to eat that stuff, ewwwww), so a substitute that’s earth-and-animal friendly was very much needed for when I moved over to the “green” side. This recipe is brilliant to make on the weekend and take to work for lunches during the week […]
Confession time – I’ve never made a falafel myself at home that didn’t turn out terrible. Not sure what it is exactly that I do to them but they seem to want to disintegrate whenever I deep fry them, and baking makes them taste too… healthy (you know [junk food] me). But now folks, I have managed to make a falafel that didn’t fall apart and tasted boss. BEHOLD. These quinoa and sweet potato falafel […]
It’s nearly the end of winter guys, I can feel it! Kinda. Why has winter been dragging on so long this year?! I know I was in Vietnam for three whole weeks recently, soaking up the 35C temperatures and eating all the delicious rice and noodles my heart desired, but that doesn’t mean embracing the winter back here in London should be a “thing”. HOWEVER. Winter weather goes alongside one of my favourite things – […]
So this is a recipe that I really HAVE to share with you all. I make seitan once every couple weeks on the weekend, because it lasts ages, you can freeze it, it’s a brilliant source of protein and you can do so much with it. There are loads of seitan recipes knocking around the internet, and I’ve tried making plenty of them. I prefer making this one as it’s one of the easiest and […]
Anyone else go through loads of bananas?! I buy a bunch a week and wait patiently until they’re spotty enough to do stuff with – banana bread, frozen for smoothies and nice cream, and of course – pancakes. You can make pancakes as “bad” or as “good” for you as you like. These happen to be pretty good for you, consisting of bananas, chia seeds and oats, so I give you full permission to have […]
Here’s a combo that you might not think goes together, but it really does. Brussels sprouts and fried rice? Nah. Oh, but YEAH. Many people aren’t keen on that stinky little vegetable, but I’m a huge fan of sprouts. They’re usually only found as part of a roast dinner (hidden under the gravy), but after trying this recipe it’s clear that they’re a lot more versatile than just being a side dish. One cup of […]
In my quest to veganise anything and everything, I’ve given Sloppy Joes the positivelyjen vegan once over. I missed out on the “joy” of Sloppy Joes before becoming vegan, because I was never really a fan of mincemeat (no surprises really considering what’s in the stuff…). Now that tempeh is on the scene there’s no turning back. I remember the first time I tried tempeh… please don’t make my mistake and try it uncooked and […]
I think I’ve probably only ever had two or three eggs benedict meals ever before going vegan. There was always the worry that when you order eggs at a café or restaurant they’re going to be too snotty and gross (EW), and that had forever put me off ordering them. Plus being vegan, it’s now something that just isn’t on the wish list where brunch is concerned. Have no fear – tofu is here. It […]
A little while ago I was asked to take part in the John Lewis “Stir-up Sunday” Christmas pudding making event at Waitrose Cookery School, and boy was it ACE. Ok so basically I’d never heard of Stir-up Sunday before, but apparently it’s a thing. A real thing where people gather together and make delicious Chrimbo puddings – whoop! Read all about it here if you wanna, because the more you know… etc. The aim of […]
