Recipes

Today is World Chocolate Day, celebrating the anniversary of chocolate’s introduction to Europe on 7 July 1550. To celebrate, here are two chocolate recipes from our two newest cookbooks: Yann Couvreur’s Pastry and Delicate Pastry by Nina Métayer.   Chocolate and Pear Soufflé from Delicate Pastry Makes 6 soufflés Ingredients …

This lemon gingerade from Veggie Fast Food is a refreshing treat to stay cool in the scorching heat.   Lemon Gingerade Makes 500ml Preparation Time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 100g root ginger 2 untreated lemons 100g raw cane sugar   Peel the ginger. Rinse the lemons under hot water. Cut …

No wheat? No problem! This recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Roulade from Michelle Berriedale-Johnson’s Cooking Gluten, Wheat and Dairy Free uses eggs to make a light and delicious rolled cake, perfect for your seder. Cooking Gluten, Wheat and Dairy Free is available as an eBook here.   Chocolate Hazelnut Roulade Chocolate …

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by making this Guinness Cake recipe from Cakes Regional and Traditional by Julie Duff! This robust, moist dark fruit cake is absolutely mouth-watering, made with the traditional Irish Stout Guinness; it should be kept for at least a week before eating. Ingredients: 75g/3oz sultanas 75g/3oz raisins …

Basbousa-bil-laban, or halva with yoghurt, is an Egyptian semolina cake made with yoghurt and drenched in butter and syrup. Perfect for iftar, this recipe comes from Sweets & Desserts from the Middle East by Arto der Haroutunian. Ingredients 75g (3 oz) blanched almonds 225g (½ lb) unsalted butter 150ml (¼ …

With the chocolate sauce ripple, nuts and biscuits, this recipe from The Yogurt Cookbook by Arto der Haroutunian is a delicious, Dubai chocolate-esque dessert with a wonderful tang from the yoghurt base! Ingredients 1 pint (600ml) yoghurt 5 tablespoons chocolate sauce 4 oz (100g) mixed nuts, roughly chopped, e.g. walnuts, …

Whether you’re doing Dry January or just looking for some fun new drink ideas, these recipes for lemon gingerade and spice cola from Veggie Fast Food are simple, refreshing and delicious!   Lemon Gingerade Makes 500ml Preparation Time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 100g root ginger 2 untreated lemons 100g raw …

Spaghetti with seitan “meatballs” and tomato sauce If you’ve been following ‘veganuary’ or have resolved to eat less meat in the New Year, this recipe from our book Vegan Pasta is a perfect weeknight classic made meat-free! Serves 4 Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 280 g …

Serves 4 vegan     Greens & Grains GREEN VEGETABLE PAELLA  From our gorgeous forthcoming book…. I’m not really into grilling, but I love preparing this paella outside in the garden on the fire drum. As an aperitif beforehand, there’s fresh bread with artichoke cream, and a glass of Cava is …

From our book Buddha Bowls Now out in paperback SUMMER BOWL Ingredients For The Salsa: 1 large beefsteak tomato 2 sprigs basil ½ clove garlic 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar For The Almond Sauce: 50ml vegetable stock 40g Sun Dried Tomatoes in oil 20g Almond buter Chilli Flakes For The Vegetables: 1 …