A ragu is a traditional Italian meat-based dish served with pasta, that varies according to region.  This is my own meatless ragu – very rich and exotic, with a wonderful texture and full of flavour.  Serve it with the pasta of your choice, and Enjoy !   INGREDIENTS ¾ cup puy lentils, precooked (do not overcook them, leave them chewy) ½ bulb garlic 1 medium sized red onion 1 red chilli ½ medium red bell [...]

This dish is super rich, unique and delicious. It’s also an impressive dish that is easy to make.  Make a mixed lettuce salad and a slightly sweetened balsamic vinegar dressing to go with it – I used a little maple syrup in the dressing which danced beautifully with the lasagna’s creamy juices – they just made magic together. Enjoy and please comment on my blog ! INGREDIENTS 7 lasagne sheets (I used spelt lasagna – [...]

Can you imagine a soy-free, cholesterol-free, optionally gluten-free, faux meat-free BURGER that tastes so good you could become hooked ? Discover the magic of a great taste in a burger – healthy ingredients and a wonderful aroma that could convert any person contemplating veganism. But better than anything ever, YOU can make these burgers in the comfort of your own home, when you like, and as many times as you wish.  They can be frozen, [...]

This is a delightful chilli. I served mine with a mixture of short grain brown rice and pearl barley mixed – I boiled the two together.  Then I dolloped on a couple of spoons of vegan yoghurt, and some plain tortillas. INGREDIENTS olive oil 1 400g tin crushed tomatoes 1 large onion, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups veggie mince (I use Linda McCartney myself) 1 400g tin borlotti beans 1 cup cooked [...]

Well this dish is simply one of my favourite sauces.  If you love it hot, and you want it quick, then this is the place to get it from.  In fact, the Italian “Sugo all’arrabbiata” translates literally as “angry sauce” –  due to the heat of the chili peppers. Dangerously good and succulent, and the flavour is glorious.  I shall say no more, and impart my recipe to you for your delight.  Except not all [...]

I used to love calzone, and I happened to make some great vegan cheese yesterday – and here I used a combination of the two.  Meanwhile, I purchased some super mushrooms for the filling, and made a homemade tomato and pumpkin sauce for a Halloween twist, and boy, oh boy did this fatso work !  The crust was inspired from my non-vegan days, when I had tasted a crust with honey drizzle – only this [...]

I am developing a fetish for lime. And the surprising thing about it is that it is by no means a monogamous fruit – oh no, it’s naughty enough to mix with just about anything that wishes to stand by it.  Well, maybe not to that extent, but not far off.  Today I wanted to cross the boarders with my buds, I wanted to really be free with my culinary instinct, and you know, it [...]

Here is an awesome chilli for you. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivore – this is a dish bursting with flavours that will make your mouth smile – and what’s more, it’s wonderfully low fat.  The combination of ingredients works so well, this will be a 4 seasons staple.  The textures are so interesting, and you can use tacos, wild rice and/or tortillas to dress this up – I served it with a crunchy [...]