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It’s Afternoon Tea Week so why not make these delicious and cute biscuits as a treat? This recipe is taken from Le Cordon Bleu Pastry School. Sandwich-style Chocolate Biscuits Makes approx. 10 biscuits Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: about 15 minutes Setting Time: 12 minutes Sweet Pastry Dough 200 g plain flour 120 g unsalted butter 25 […]

As it is Diabetes Week this week we thought this would be a tasty lunch! From Diabetic Recipes for One and Two Watercress Soup Ingredients 1 head fennel 2 bunches fresh watercress 500ml vegetable stock 200g flageolet beans sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp pine nuts or sunflower seeds (optional) Trim and […]

For our final recipe to celebrate British Tomato Fortnight, we are giving you an exclusive look at The Vegan Ice-Cream Bible by Lucy Allary which is being published at the end of the month and is available to pre-order now! Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Sorbet This sorbet has a unique flavour that is both sweet and […]

Taken from Vegan Camper Van Cooking Pesto and Hummus Bruschetta Makes 5 5 slices white bread 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large tomatoes 1 red onion 1 tsp balsamic vinegar glaze ¼ tsp salt 2 pinches ground cinnamon ¼ tsp dried oregano 3 tbsp hummus 2 tbsp pesto ½ handful fresh basil 1 tsp toasted sesame […]

Taken from Veggie Fast Food Tomato and Pepper Relish Makes 450 g Preparation time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 400 g tomatoes 1 yellow pepper 1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp tomato purée 2 tsp ground ginger 25 ml red wine 2 tsp honey or agave syrup salt freshly ground pepper 1. Wash […]

Taken from Veggie Fast Food Tomato, Almond and Mint Crostini Makes about 15 Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients 80 g almonds 250 g cherry tomatoes 50 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil 2 tsp dried mint 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper 1 baguette 4 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven to 180°c […]

Taken from The Taste of Belgium Tomatoes Stuffed with Prawns, Crab and Lobster This is a very luxurious appetizer and not an inexpensive one but you can console yourself that it takes only minutes to prepare. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 firm ripe beefsteak tomatoes Salt to taste 400 g cooked, shelled and diced prawns, crabmeat and/or […]

Taken from Veggie Fast Food. This veggie-friendly sandwich recreates the creamy taste of the classic tuna mayo sandwich. Tuna-less Tuna Sandwich Makes 2 Preparation time: 20 minutes 1 tin chickpeas (drained weight 240 g) 4 tbsp almond mayonnaise (see below) 2 spring onions 2 pickled gherkins 2 tsp fresh dill 2 tsp tamari soy sauce […]

Taken from Veggie Fast Food Whilst not a British sandwich, this delicious sandwich has a lot of Mediterranean flair with the unbeatable duo of feta cheese and olives. Crispy Crete Sandwich Makes 4 Preparation time: 45 minutes 4 eggs 12 tbsp flour 160 g dry breadcrumbs 2 (150 g) pieces feta cheese 16 cherry tomatoes 1 […]

Who can resist a grilled cheese sandwich? Today’s recipe is from World Vegan. Melted Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Roasted Pear, Rocket Pesto and Pickles MAKES 2 SANDWICHES PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES RESTING TIME: 24 HOURS FOR THE PICKLES 50 g red onion, cut into fine slices 50 g pink radishes 50 ml […]