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Cheat’s vegan baked feta pasta

Have you seen the TikTok viral video of baked feta pasta? I wanted something quicker and easier using store cupboard ingredients that I could throw together… And here it is! A store cupboard cheat version! Ingredients (serves 2): 150g pasta (mine was gluten free) 100g feta (I used Violife Greek style) 400g tin chopped tomatoes […]

Quick vegan drop pancakes

Continuing again with our family tradition NOT to have pancakes on Pancake Day, I made these yesterday for a snack. I wanted something quick and easy, and these little drop pancakes fitted the bill. Vegan and gluten free but just as good as ‘normal’ ones. Ingredients for 6-8 pancakes 100g plain flour 50g caster sugar […]

Vegan Thai curry with tofu and chickpeas

Thai curries are one of my favourite meals and have been for years! Quick and easy to make but packed full of flavour whilst also being vegan and gluten free. They are usually very liquid to soak into the rice. Ingredients 1 onion 1 pepper 396g pack tofu, drained 400g can of chickpeas, drained (keep […]

Vegan mocha cake

Mocha cakes are always a favourite in our house, despite the kids not liking coffee! Here is the recipe that I have made vegan and gluten free: Ingredients 125 ml approx aquafaba (liquid from a 400g tin of chickpeas) 160g caster sugar 160g vegan spread, melted 160g SR flour 1 tablespoon of coffee granules mixed […]

Matthew’s meals: cottage pie

I confess that this is a bit of a cheat meal. I make this with bolognese leftovers so the only preparation is the mashed potato on top. Of course, when you are 9 and it is the first time you’ve peeled a potato, it’s a big deal! Chris always complains that this isn’t proper cottage […]