Even in my pre-vegan days, I was never one for ‘Pigs in Blankets’ (sausages wrapped in bacon) & have always preferred ‘Devils on Horseback’ (Prunes or Dates stuffed & wrapped in bacon 🥓). The vegan version is delicious & so easy … Devils on Horseback Ingredients: I prefer Mejool dates (although traditionally prunes are used)…
GF Mincemeat🎄🌰⛄🌰❄️🌰🎅🏻
Gluten Free – No added Sugar – No added Fat Here’s a recipe for Vegan Mincemeat I made last year & we loved. I held off making it alcohol free (the alcohol is cooked off during the process, leaving that lovely brandy marinated fruit flavour 😉). However, I have made alcohol free mincemeat before, with…
GF 🌼 Camomile Cake
Preparation Time: 15-20 mins Gluten Free – Vegan Cooking Time: Approx 1 hr Heat: 180°/160° fan Gas 4 I’ve seen Camomile cake recipes online & I so wanted to try to veganise a recipe (& make it Gluten Free). However, after looking at various recipes, I decided to just use my lemon drizzle base recipe,…
GF Raw Tropical Carrot Cake
Approx Time to Make: 30 mins I have marked this as Gluten Free but it uses oats, so be sure to check yours for any added ingredients. I used to have a recipe for Raw Carrot Cake bars, but I couldn’t find it anywhere. So… I’ve made my own tropical fruit, ‘Carrot Cake’ recipe. It’s…
Mediterranean Vegetable & Cheeze Quiche 🥦🍅🧅☀️
Here’s a delicious vegan quiche recipe for you to try. It’s made with a vegan Béchamel sauce, so it doesn’t contain tofu like many online recipes do. If you make your own pastry, you can also ensure its Gluten Free. I’ve made two quiches this year, one with a tofu base & this one, with…
GF Vegan Frittata
Approx Time to Make: 40 mins I’ve finally perfected the Frittata recipe I’ve been experimenting with for a little while. This gorgeous version is oven baked in a flan dish lined with baking paper This Frittata is bursting with seasonal veggies I had left over from a tray bake yesterday. It’s Just like a mini…
Som Tam – Thai Green Papaya Salad
On our trips to Asia, one of our favourite sides, is Thai Green Papaya Salad. With a current glut of Papaya right now here on the Costa Tropical, what better to accompany a Thai meal? Green Papaya are difficult to find, so you could substitute kohlrabi or a mild White Turnip. If you can’t find…
Vegan Peruvian Ceviche
Ceviche Peruano is a citrus-infused raw seafood dish popularised in Peru, but found in many coastal areas of Latin America such as Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. I wanted to Veganise the dish having already made a less authentic, but totally delicious Tropical Ceviche (see separate post Lentil, Mango & Avocado Ceviche ). But what…
Lentil, Mango & Avocado Ceviche
Ceviche is the most famous Peruvian dish. This popular seafood dish claims origins in Lima, Peru, but is found in many coastal areas throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. For a veganised version of a more traditional Ceviche recipe, please see my post: Veganised Peruvian Ceviche . However, for this recipe, I’ve…