Make Your Tofu Amazing
This is the classic spicy dish from Sichuan in China, Kung Pao Chicken, but a vegan version using tofu instead of chicken. There are many variations to this dish and you can play about with the vegetables and heat it to suit your mood and personal taste. We like it really spicy so go heavy …
This is a show-stopping, easy-peasy dessert that’s infinitely healthier and has far less calories than your ‘normal’ chocolate mousse. Besos de Oro – or ‘Golden Kisses’ is a bit of a vegan luxury. For all those of you that miss that Christmassy treat of Baileys liqueur over ice we now have a vegan alternative which is …
We are ardent fans of Scrambled Tofu, especially as part of the quintessential Sunday morning brunch. You’ll find many different variations in cookbooks, cafés and on the internet and you can play around with this recipe, adding whatever grabs your culinary fancy. Apart from grated beetroot as the result would be slightly terrifying. Mushrooms, red …
This Tofu and Mushroom pie recipe is the perfect Winter comfort food. It is easy to make, vegan, healthy and delicious. Excellent served with mash or new potatoes, gravy if it’s your thing, steamed greens such as broccoli or green beans and steamed carrot sticks. Ingredients 1 pastry case to fit 9” pie dish and …
This is one of the many Mexican-inspired dishes we cook on a regular basis. Cubes of well-pressed tofu are cooked in a rich, chilli sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla and baked in the oven. It’s a healthy and protein-packed take on the much-loved burrito and a crowd-pleasing favourite in our house. These easy to …
Tofu Mushroom paté is delicious and has the additional benefit of not evoking a horrific image of a force-fed goose. So here’s a nice, cruelty-free paté for you to enjoy. It’s a simple vegan recipe that we’ve developed to what we now consider as pretty close to perfection. Tangy mushrooms team up with creamy, whizzed …
If you’re looking for an egg-free and optionally gluten-free quiche you’ve just found it. This quiche is brilliant. In fact, this quiche is so good we sell mini versions at our fairs. I used to love quiche and I mourned it’s loss when I gave up eggs. Finally, I realised that to make a delicious …
This super easy recipe is by Philipp Ertl of Exceedingly Vegan fame. An excellent website full of vegan recipes, tips, eating out and travel guides plus vegan products and a new range of tahini dressings. When you are in the rush but still don’t want to compromise on quality and taste then this fusion recipe is …
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It might seem like a bit of a faff to make your own ravioli but it really isn’t. This recipe takes about 40 minutes and most of that is rolling out the pasta. Making your own vegan pasta is easy and the results are excellent. If you have a pasta roller it’ll be even easier. …
Tofu Singapore Curry is a terrific and versatile mid-week meal. It’s also super easy – especially if you use a pre-blended spice mix – so it only takes 30-40 minutes to make but tastes like it took all day. You can make it as spicy as you are in the mood for or use your …
We love Japanese food but as Japanese restaurants aren’t 10 a penny in our part of south-east England we sometimes treat ourselves to a homemade, slap-up Japanese banquet, although the wine still tends to be French. Gyoza dumplings are a key part of this culinary extravaganza along with homemade sushi, sea vegetable salad and tempura. …
These pasties are a firm favourite. They are great for a rustic dinner and even better served cold the next day if they last that long. They are astonishingly quick and easy as well, especially if you buy the puff pastry, which is normally vegan by the way. Ingredients 1 x 400g block tofu, well-pressed …
A tasty and healthy version of moussaka with a scrumptious, savoury tofu topping that compliments the complex flavours of the dish and makes a great substitute for a white sauce. You can also use this mouth-watering topping for lasagne or pouring over steamed veg. This moussaka is a favourite for a dinner party to impress …
These tasty, lemony cubes of tofu coated in a delicious Greek Tofu Marinade can take the place of feta in a traditional Greek Salad with lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes and black olives. Using yogurt as the base for a marinade gives the tofu a creamy flavour and fantastic texture. The challenge is to use …
This marinade was created as a result of a conversation we had at the Northern Vegan Festival in Manchester. We were exchanging our favourite tofu marinades with some customers at our stall and agreed this is one of the best. If you want sweet, tasty cubes of tofu with a kick then this marinade is …