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How to make Plant-based Yoghurt

5 months ago by ishbel

I would have started making plant-based yoghurt much sooner, if I'd known how easy it is. The secret is in selecting a coconut cream that contains mainly coconut. You might think they all do, however you need to examine the ingredients on the label to be sure;...

How to make aquafaba meringue

8 months ago by ishbel

Here's a plant-based essential you didn't know you needed, until you needed it. If you want egg-free meringue-based desserts, you need to know how to make aquafaba meringue. Impress friends and wow family with a Baked Alaska, Oeufs à la Neige or that Kiwi c...

Aquafaba Mayonnaise and Dressings

10 months ago by ishbel

Silky smooth, versatile and super easy to make, Aquafaba Mayonnaise can be used as a base for any traditional mayonnaise-based dressings. Literally made in minutes, keep a jar in the fridge and add to it to make egg-free dressings such as Tartare Sauce, Sweet ...

Potato & Red Onion Vegan Tortilla

2 years ago by ishbel

When I think that I still miss eggs, it's not actually about the eating an egg, it's about what eggs bring to a dish. It's that savoury "something" that binds ingredients into a form that you slice, dice, wedge or cube. The naturally gluten-free batter is ...

How to make Cashew Cheese

2 years ago by ishbel

When we first decided to transition to a plant-based diet, I learned quickly that cheese was my Achilles heel. I used to enjoy making my own cheese and found that I missed both the taste and texture. From time to time, the cheese aisle continued to beckon and ...

Cashew & Tofu Cream Cheese

3 years ago by ishbel

I've been considering my list of essential recipes. I quickly realised that I regularly use my cashew & tofu cream cheese as an essential ingredient in a variety of recipes, rather than just a spread on its own (although I definitely still enjoy it jus...

Eggy(less) Bread aka Plant-Based French Toast

3 years ago by ishbel

Transitioning to Plant-based has been a gradual process for my family and me. It has taken a few years not to crave eggs, however, I still love the idea of some of the egg-based dishes we used to enjoy, which is why I now serve Eggy(less) Bread aka Plant-B...

Plant-based Cheddar Cheese

3 years ago by ishbel

This Plant-based Cheddar Cheese recipe may be a work in progress; however, at this stage, I am already really pleased with how well it grates, cubes and can even be sliced to serve on top a cracker. Although it doesn't melt perfectly yet, I am working on that...

Seriously Good Tofu Scramble

3 years ago by ishbel

Making a tasty batch Seriously Good Tofu Scramble is quick and easy, this egg-free plant-based alternative that you should always be in your fridge.Making a tasty batch Seriously Good Tofu Scramble is quick and easy, this egg-free plant-bas...

Asparagus with Tofu Ricotta and Cashew Hollandaise

4 years ago by ishbel

The short asparagus season is almost in its prime. While an asparagus tart or florentine may be off the menu (because we don't eat eggs or dairy), this Asparagus with Tofu Ricotta and Cashew Hollandaise takes elements of both dishes and is an exc...