• Savoury Snacks

    Black Bean and Butternut Squash Empanadas (Vegan & Gluten Free)

    The weather in good old blighty is a little confusing at the moment. While we sign about white Christmas’s and bleak midwinters, the weather seems convinced it’s mid September. Damp, a little chilly, but certainly not cold with no chance of snow or ice. Never mind, our Christmas preparations continue on apace. In the weeks leading up to Christmas I always to like to make food that completely contrasts with Christmas dinner just so you’re completely invested in the feast on the day. Even better, is food that I make make easily or even reheat from the freezer, leaving plenty of time for Christmas prep. These empanadas are perfect –…

  • Fast and Flavoursome

    Crispy Chimmichurri Cauliflower Steak Sandwiches (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    I don’t believe in small sandwiches. A good sandwich sound have big flavours, contrasting textures, and lots of layers. This is one of those sandwiches. The heart is a cauliflower steak, marinaded in chimmichurri sauce, coated in a crunchy batter, and smothered in more chimmichuri. Layer it up with your favourite burger fixin’s, on a great gluten free bun or sub roll with a little mayo and I don’t know anyone who won’t love it. If you’ve been looking at vegan food for a while then cauliflower steaks won’t be new to you, but I know that they’re just not that popular to my meat eating friends. I understand. Taken…