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Summary: Think nut roasts are boring ? Think again.
This one is a rich, deliciously moist vegan nut roast for Christmas dinner. It has a base of red kidney beans, roasted peanuts and oat groats. Grated apples and carrots add moisture, colour and sweetness, while mixed seeds add crunch and nutrition. And the caramelised onion and mushroom gravy just takes things to the next level.
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Summary: Who knew that a mixture of onion, mushrooms, green lentils, nuts, beetroot, fresh herbs and lemon juice could produce such an incredibly delicious and realistic alternative to one of the most controversial yet popular French delicacies, Foie Gras ?
Enter Faux Gras. This Mushroom and Lentil pâté tastes very much like real Foie Gras, but is brimming with plant-based nutrition, and more importantly, comes without the unkind treatment to ducks and geese.
But this Faux Gras is not just a vegan alternative to Foie Gras, it is also an exceptionally tasty vegan spread in its own right : it is hands down the best pâté, vegan or otherwise, that I have ever tasted.
Don't be put off by the fairly long list of ingredients, the recipe is actually really easy and straightforward.
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Summary: Ratatouille is a traditional French mixed vegetable stew, from the region of Nice, in Provence. Onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, courgettes and aubergines are gently stewed together until soft and juicy. Be mindful not to cut the vegetables too small, about 1 inch cubes (2,5cm) is great to make sure the vegetables keep their structure and don't go mushy. Feel free to leave out the aubergines if you don't like them. Serve the ratatouille as a side dish or as a main dish with brown rice, wholemeal pasta or quinoa.
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