Mushroom stroganoff

Looking for a meal that’s still got lots of protein and fibre but doesn’t seem as ‘beany’? This is a great one. It dehydrates really well and you’ll be the envy of any tramping hut buddies. Vegan & Gluten Free

Lemon and lime pie

Serves 25 (small pieces, but it’s very rich. Increase recipe if you have a hungry crowd). Vegan, and optionally Gluten Free. This looks complicated but isn’t. Just follow the steps. It’s really healthy and nobody will ever guess…. Of course, I’ve reduced the sugar, but if you think your audience will complain, you can always …

Rich leek tart

This is a vegan take on a French tart usually full of cream and cheese. It is certainly creamy and reminiscent of a summers day in Provence

Palak paneer

A creamy, yet vegan and gluten free dish as hot, or not, as you wish!

Leek and spinach pies

This filling makes 40 small filo parcels (enough for 10-20 people) or a pie for 10. Vegetarian/Vegan These resemble ricotta in texture and even taste a little cheesy. They are fairly quick and easy to make and look great at a dinner party. You can use filo pastry in this recipe as I did - …

Protein

Overall a vegan diet has been shown to be the healthiest (as long as you eat a variety of vegetables), with a high oily fish/nuts diet coming second, closely followed by vegetarian (with variety, but dairy and eggs). Unfortunately a meat based diet consistently comes out worst for us. Vegetable protein is just as good …

Being Vegetarian

Much of the world is vegetarian and it is consistently shown to be healthier to eat this way. Populations that switch to animal protein start to develop the illnesses of the west. The best evidence is for reducing cardiovascular disease, but cancer, dementia and many inflammatory diseases are also improved. However….avoiding animal protein isn’t enough …

Satay Casserole

This recipe is delicious and despite being massively healthier than satay, has fooled many people! (Vegan, Gluten Free)