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Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas Delicious crispy vegan samosas made healthier by cooking in an air fryer with less oil. I love samosas, but they can be a bit heavy and greasy so I usually stay away from them. However these homemade air fryer samosas are so light, yet still taste delicious! The whole recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of oil so they're much lighter and still as crispy as the ones you get from a takeaway. It's not easy getting hold of vegan or dairy-free samosas, especially around where I live. So I haven't had a samosa in years and I really missed them. This was my first ever attempt at making samosas. I was under the impression that making your own homemade [...]

Nadia2019-06-26T11:29:42+01:00June 25, 2019|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|0 Comments

Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers

Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers

*This is a sponsored post for Violife* Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers Apart from the weather, what I love most about May is that not only do we get one bank holiday weekend, but TWO bank holiday weekends! When I think of the bank holiday, the first thing that springs to mind are barbeques. I must admit I haven't had the chance to enjoy one in quite some time since living in an apartment in a busy city centre without a car, but if I had a big back garden, I would be BBQing every time the sun was out. I wanted to create a BBQ friendly recipe to celebrate the extended weekend, and the first thing that came to mind was a burger. [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:50:25+01:00May 23, 2019|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|3 Comments

Vegan Easter Chocolate Pudding

Vegan Easter Chocolate Pudding

Vegan Easter Chocolate Pudding A delicious Easter treat that's rich, chocolatey and so quick and easy to make! This vegan Easter chocolate pudding is a must try! Here's yet another super quick and easy dessert that takes very little time to prepare and only calls for 3 ingredients! After seeing the positive reaction to my 2-ingredient chocolate fudge, I wanted to continue going strong with my very few ingredient recipes. I really enjoy making these kinds of recipes too because I still surprise myself when I can make something so delicious with so few ingredients! I also love the reaction I get when I tell people just how easy a treat is to make. The look of disbelief on their faces when I tell them a treat [...]

Nadia2019-04-18T17:17:59+01:00April 18, 2019|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|0 Comments

Vegan Spinach Cheese Rolls

Vegan Spinach Cheese Rolls

Vegan Spinach Cheese Rolls Delicious flaky pastry rolls filled with dairy-free 'cheese' and spinach. A great treat to have on the weekend, at parties or a speedy evening treat! Not too long ago cutting out dairy or being vegan meant you had to go on living your life without things like milk, yoghurt and cheese! Plus the endless list of the other food products that had hidden milk in the ingredient list. Even when more plant-based options became available, they were a lot harder to get hold of and not very accessible to the masses. Now, you can find dairy-free alternatives in almost all supermarkets, and definitely in the bigger stores. I must say that although I love cheese, I was never one of those [...]

Nadia2019-02-13T21:18:54+01:00February 13, 2019|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|5 Comments

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups (cashew-free/nut-free/gluten-free)

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups (cashew-free/nut-free/gluten-free)

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Cups Mini vegan raspberry cheesecake cups that also happen to be cashew-free, nut-free and gluten-free! If you search for vegan cheesecake recipes online you'll find that most of them are made with the same main ingredient - cashews! Not that there's anything wrong with cashews, but I wanted to make a plant-based cheesecake that resembles the 'real thing' and I found the best way to do that is by using a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. Both the taste and texture is more true to the original, which is what you want really if you're making a 'cheesecake'. Especially if you're making it for a non-vegan and you want to impress them, a cashew cheesecake just won't cut [...]

Nadia2019-05-31T17:06:12+01:00February 7, 2019|Cheesecake, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments

California Walnut Coffee Cake Bars

California Walnut Coffee Cake Bars

California Walnut Coffee Cake Bars Looking for the perfect cake to enjoy with your afternoon cup of tea? This is it right here! These California walnut coffee cake bars are my current favourite pick me up with a lovely warm drink. I usually go for chocolatey desserts, but I always get excited when I see a coffee treat on offer. Chocolate is everywhere, but a decent coffee dessert is much harder to come by, so when you finally discover one it feels so much more special. I think coffee as a flavour is not taken advantage of enough in the baking world. Even I rarely make coffee flavoured treats. Well that's about to change from this point onwards. A delicious vegan [...]

Nadia2018-12-30T14:12:06+01:00December 30, 2018|Bars, Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|13 Comments

California Walnut, Mushroom & Red Onion Galette

California Walnut, Mushroom & Red Onion Galette

California Walnut, Mushroom & Red Onion Galette A delicious, crumbly vegan and gluten-free pastry with a moreish mushroom filling. This California walnut mushroom and red onion galette is the perfect dinner go-to. It's such an easy dish to whip up on a week night, whether you’re dining for one, or you're looking for a low-key evening in with your partner. I made this galette for dinner and the hubby (a keen meat eater), absolutely loved it! I find mushrooms quite meaty as far as plants go (although I am aware mushrooms aren't technically a plant, but you know what I mean :P), so they are a great ingredient to use as the base for a vegan meal that you want [...]

Nadia2019-01-07T17:50:47+01:00December 19, 2018|Bakes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments

Pink Pitaya Coconut Macaroons (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Pink Pitaya Coconut Macaroons (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Vegan Pink Pitaya Macaroons (Gluten-free) Yummy vegan and gluten-free macaroons made using only 7 ingredients and require no baking. These vegan pink pitaya macaroons are so easy to make and would make a beautiful party treat! I recently noticed that my Instagram page lacked a bit of colour, which I think is natural around this time of year. Being so close to Christmas means I'm leaning more towards the chocolate, cinnamon, spiced gingerbread types of flavours. It goes without saying that those flavours are super delicious, but there is no denying that those types of treats have more warmer, blander colours. I've also noticed a lot of people complaining about how low they're feeling now that the weather is a lot more miserable [...]

Nadia2023-06-15T13:35:31+01:00November 29, 2018|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments

California Walnut & Sweet Potato Brownies

California Walnut & Sweet Potato Brownies

California Walnut & Sweet Potato Brownies Delicious and rich California walnut & sweet potato brownies made using amazing ingredients like walnuts, oats and sweet potato. A healthified take on the classic and much loved brownies. I have yet to come across a person who doesn't love brownies. Even people who don't seem to be keen on chocolate still love to indulge in a rich dense brownie every now and then. I could be wrong, but something I do know is that for me, brownies are the ultimate sweet treat. Brownies can however feel really heavy and can cause digestive issues with IBS sufferers like myself. I try to avoid dairy and gluten on a day to day basis and also try [...]

Nadia2018-11-14T20:22:43+01:00November 14, 2018|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|2 Comments

California Walnut Tomato & Tofu Quiche

California Walnut Tomato & Tofu Quiche

California Walnut Tomato & Tofu Quiche A delicious and filling California walnut tomato & tofu quiche in a crumbly oat & walnut crust topped with beautiful orange, yellow and red baby tomatoes. If you're looking to impress vegans and meat-eaters alike with a scrumptious dish that's completely plant base, you NEED to make this! Now that the weather is getting cooler and the days are becoming shorter, I'm turning to baking for a source of comfort. I've also been inspired to bake more because of the Great British Bake Off. If you're a fan of baking you will most likely be following along and would have seen that last week was the first ever vegan week on the show. It was [...]