I am in a ‘bake’ super zone presently – every cell of my body tells me to create bakes, to fuse, to go with my creative instinct – which I have to say is working overtime – and I can barely keep up with it. Now, I have created a most wondrous bake – after tasting it, I was lost for words !  I merged the flavours of the Middle east with a touch of [...]

This ‘meat’ loaf is gorgeous, mainly because it’s a quick recipe to prepare, and also because it yields a delicious flavour & texture.  It can be made any day of the week, and served with your favourite potatoes, mashes – roasted or fried – with steamed vegetables of your choice, or even your favourite salad.  It’s an impressive piece of work that just won’t disappoint !  This also slices wonderfully the following day – cut [...]

I know that there are a couple of certainties in our household – that anything chocolate gets the thumbs up, and that comfort puddings are always in demand at this time of year.  So, as preparations for the festivities get under way, it’s been my job to have some surprises up my sleeve to serve up when the orders come through to the kitchen ! And here’s one of them. This is for people who [...]

This is a recipe (originally created for Xmas & Festive times) designed and created for the more ‘purist’ type of vegan palette  - those that don’t like fake meat, for whatever reason.  Delicious, moist, with a wonderful texture, aroma and flavour packed into one impressive dish, it makes the perfect Sunday Roast (and much loved by non-vegans too, see comments below) – here it is, with a hint of spice (omit if you wish).  Enjoy the [...]

The season of goodwill to all men (or should I reword that to say “all sentient beings that includes some people . . .”) is around the corner, and we haven’t been sleeping in the MWV kitchen.  Far from it – we’ve been working like beavers round the clock to produce a magnificent menu in readiness for the menu-planning panic that everyone suffers around this time ! So, here’s a sumptuous feast – a HUGE [...]

I have created this wonderful assembly of veggies and exotic trimmings to accompany my “Huge Christmas Sausage Roast” (http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2012/12/06/huge-christmas-sausage-roast).  I paid special attention to getting the perfect balance of taste, texture, aroma and colour in this festive platter. It combines tradition with an extra fruity dimension, which contrasts beautifully with the sausage roast, and will leave you and your guests with that warm, familiar feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment that only a real festive dinner [...]

These roast potatoes are probably the most delicious potatoes on the planet – okay, may be they’re not, but they come pretty close.  Truly, the buttery, smooth texture of the potatoes smothered in the cheese sauce makes for a very satisfying dish to serve with any stew, alongside a crunchy salad with divine cider vinegar dressing (my aunt, a Greek Cypriot whose food was enormously delicious, always used to make a simple green salad with [...]

I am proud, well proud of this stew.  It melts in your mouth, but not without cheering your taste buds first.  This stew is in part inspired by the many different stews I have made over the years – the result is astounding in terms of taste and texture.  As for the aroma, well that’s in a league of its own.  The combination of vegetables chosen are all-time favourites for many people worldwide (feel free [...]

This is a wholesome, tender, delicious, simply bursting with flavour, chocolate bread & fruit pudding.  Inspired by memories of my childhood in Malta, where bread pudding was an occasional treat, which I relished.  So here is a veganized and modified creation of this traditional Maltese pudding (known locally as ‘pudina’), with a twist, and a chocolate dance treat for your culinary pleasure.  Enjoy. TIP :  For a decadent touch – serve with homemade cashew cream [...]

We loved this – If you are having non-vegan guests for Christmas or any other special occasion, and are keen to impress them, and ensure they have that wonderful satisfied, full feeling after their dinner, then this is the perfect roast to present.  When I created this roast I wanted to make something akin to a ‘traditional thinking’ type of roast, but 100% vegan and  without compromising the taste – so I wore my wizard [...]