Maple pecan cake with chocolate cashew cream frosting – this lovely vegan cake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making it a slightly healthier treat that is still delicious.
I made and photographed this maple pecan cake before Christmas, but January seemed like the most appropriate time to post it given that it is a ‘healthier’ cake….
Vegan beetroot chocolate cake with chocolate avocado frosting – a moist, fudgy chocolate cake with hidden veg, topped with a creamy chocolate avocado frosting; a delicious treat that is a little bit better for you!
This vegan beetroot chocolate cake with chocolate avocado frosting is so delicious and fudgy that you would never know that it contains hidden vegetables!…
Cinnamon swirl cookies – crisp, delicious vegan biscuits with an eye-catching cinnamon swirl, like cinnamon rolls in cookie form!
I thought about posting something healthy as my first post for 2019; but it’s cold outside, and I’m tired, and I just want to eat biscuits. So cinnamon swirl cookies it is!…
Festive vegan nut roast – this delicious vegan mushroom and chestnut nut roast is perfect for a special Christmas dinner! Post sponsored by Appletiser.
Nut Roast may be a bit of a cliche for vegans and vegetarians at Christmas and it does have a bit of a reputation for being dry and dull. Done well however it can be a very impressive and delicious centrepiece for a special meal such as Christmas dinner….
Vegan steamed chocolate pudding – this sumptuous steamed chocolate pudding with chocolate sauce is a delicious alternative to Christmas pudding; or is just perfect for any special occasion!
The last few Christmases we have spent with friends, none of whom particularly like Christmas pudding. So instead for dessert, I make Nigella’s steamed chocolate pudding which always goes down a treat!…
Woodland animal ginger cake – this impressive vegan ginger cake with lemon curd, cream cheese frosting and whimsical gingerbread woodland animals is a real festive showstopper for Christmas!
I can’t believe how close to Christmas we are already – I am so not prepared! I’ve got a few more festive recipes that I want to post before the big day, as well as some work to finish up, so things are busy, busy, busy at the moment!…
Vegan mince pies – a vegan version of the popular Christmas treat with boozy, easy to make home-made mincemeat and crisp coconut oil pastry.
What is your favourite festive food? Mine is without a doubt mince pies. I get through a great number of them every Christmas and never ever tire of eating them….
Winter vegetable and pearl barley stew with herby dumplings – a hearty, healthy and filling vegan vegetable stew topped with fluffy, herby dumplings. The perfect meal to warm you up on chilly days. Post sponsored by Appletiser.
It feels like only last week we were in the midst of a heatwave and now it is somehow nearly Christmas! I’m sure I say this every year, but I just can’t believe how fast this year has gone by!…
Starry mince pie tart – an attractive twist on traditional mince pies. Shortcrust pastry filled with vegan friendly mincemeat and topped with cinnamon shortbread stars. Perfect as a festive centrepiece!
I absolutely adore mince pies and I dread to think how many of them I get through each Christmas! Shop bought ones are all well and good but you can’t beat a tasty homemade one; preferably with homemade mincemeat too.
This starry mince pie tart is a different way to serve mince pies – as one large tart which can be sliced up to serve. It looks very pretty with it’s starry topping and it would make a great dessert centrepiece served with some vanilla cream/custard or ice cream….
Mulled wine brownies – crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside and filled with the flavours of festive mulled wine, these vegan brownies are sure to be a hit at Christmas!
I’m not generally a big wine drinker but I make an exception for mulled wine. It is one of my absolute favourite drinks and as soon as the weather turns cold I start craving it. It is just so warming and I can’t resist the rich, spicy, just-sweet-enough flavour….
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