May 11, 2018 by thevegspace

63 Vegan Canapes and Party Food Recipes you need to know about…

Party food and buffets can be a bit of a minefield for vegans, but also a fantastic opportunity to offer inventive and delicious vegan food to friends and family, an opportunity to ‘show off’ what can be done with nothing but plants. This roundup of 63 recipes for vegan canapes and party food will give you some ideas and inspiration for a showstopping party spread.

One of the most important things to remember if you’re offering a few vegan options amongst a mixed buffet is labelling – make sure you let everyone (especially the vegans) know what’s what, to avoid any confusion. Continue reading “63 Vegan Canapes and Party Food Recipes you need to know about…” →

February 3, 2018February 5, 2018 by thevegspace

Recipe: Easy Vegan Sushi Platter

I’m really not a roses and chocolates kinda girl. All the Valentines’ recipes for pretty pink soups and dainty heart-shaped desserts doing the rounds at the moment really aren’t for me. But a heart-shaped vegan sushi platter? Now you’re talking…. (I know, my poor husband…!).

The idea of an ‘easy’ sushi platter might be a bit hard to believe, and I’m not promising this is super-speedy, (you’re probably looking at about 40 minutes prep time, and then 30 minutes assembly of the sushi – you could prep the night before if you don’t have time to do it all in one go). But there’s nothing difficult about making sushi, just follow the instructions and my little videos below, and you can’t go wrong. (Probably).

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August 23, 2017April 6, 2018 by thevegspace

Recipe: Pea, Potato & Pesto Croquettes (Vegan)

in collaboration with Taking the Pea

I hadn’t had a potato croquette in years. They are such a treat – crispy, golden breadcrumbs with a soft mashed potato filling, dunked into ketchup, of course. I was experimenting recently with some totally more-ish dried peas coated in all your favourite crisp flavours from the cheekily named Taking the Pea, (you may have read about them in my Pea & Wasabi Vegan Mayo post).

Blitzing them into crumbs and using them in place of breadcrumbs seemed like an idea worth working on, with their punchy flavours, protein content and fabulous crunch making them a fine replacement in this much-loved recipe.

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May 2, 2017June 5, 2018 by thevegspace

Recipe: Skinny Beetroot Hummus (Vegan)

If you’ve read about the national hummus crisis you may be wondering quite how we will all cope with a shortage our favourite middle eastern dip…. but don’t panic! Hummus is in fact ridiculously easy to make – if you can open a tin and turn on a blender there’s really no excuse, and this perfectly pink beetroot hummus is just the ticket.

This is a ‘skinnier’ version of the traditional recipe, for two reasons: firstly, I use much less olive oil than is authentic, (often none at all), and instead loosen the texture of the hummus with the chickpea soaking liquid (known as ‘aquafaba’). Secondly, bulking out the hummus with a vegetable (beetroot in this case) makes the hummus go twice as far with very few extra calories.

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November 26, 2016October 14, 2017 by thevegspace

Recipe: Red Onion & Merlot Marmalade

There’s nothing lovelier than a homemade gift, and edible presents are the best of the lot. I made a few jars of red onion marmalade many years ago, and one particular recipient has dropped very un-subtle hints every year since, wondering when the next batch might be appearing…. so here it is, along with a recipe for you to make your own.

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November 12, 2015January 30, 2016 by thevegspace

Recipe: Pistachio & Cranberry Biscotti

When I posted my (ludicrously early) Figgy Christmas Chutney recipe back in October, I promised lots more ideas for homemade, edible Christmas gifts over the next few weeks. So here’s number two… some deliciously festive Pistachio & Cranberry Biscotti, dipped in white chocolate.

Biscotti are supposed to be dunked—traditionally in Vin Santo—but I love mine with a nice cup of tea, or even better at this time of year, a glass of mulled wine!

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November 8, 2015December 19, 2016 by thevegspace

45 Recipes for Vegetarian Party Nibbles & Canapés you need to know about

As a vegetarian, I’ve often found myself in the situation where I’m ravenously hungry at a drinks reception, but all the canapés coming past involve smoked salmon or prosciutto, or other meaty treats. A very first-world problem, I know, but there you go!

So, as party season approaches, I thought a quick roundup of ideas for vegetarian party nibbles & canapés would be a good idea. Some are from friends’ blogs, Continue reading “45 Recipes for Vegetarian Party Nibbles & Canapés you need to know about” →

October 13, 2015October 14, 2017 by thevegspace

Recipe: Seedy Spelt Flatbreads with Roasted Garlic Hummus

My little boy absolutely loves meals which involve dipping, tearing, dunking, sharing and picking bits and pieces that he fancies from a selection of yummy things…. a “choosing lunch”. And do you know what – so do I. I think we all do – perhaps it’s some sort of primeval enjoyment for eating with our hands rather than cutlery – tearing apart warm, freshly-cooked flatbreads, scooping up a big dollop of hummus, and dotting a sun-blushed tomato or maybe a few olives on top. I don’t think there can be many better starters or lunch platters to share with friends or family. Continue reading “Recipe: Seedy Spelt Flatbreads with Roasted Garlic Hummus” →

August 13, 2015October 20, 2017 by thevegspace

Recipe: Chilli Peanut Vietnamese Rolls

For years I’ve been looking at Vietnamese Spring Roll recipes and two thoughts have crossed my mind: 1) YUM. 2) Who on earth has enough time on their hands to fiddle around making those?

Well, do you know who? Me. And you too. They are actually a doddle, and oddly satisfying to make. The rice paper wrappers are just brilliant – stretchy and sticky but in a really helpful way when you come to roll them up. They end up looking elegant and professional even if you’re all fingers and thumbs like me. (Confession: I accidentally poked a huge hole in one of these wrappers, but you would never know it!).

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