THE RECIPES
My passion is to bring you the tastiest recipes with the least amount of fuss and the most amount of health benefits.
Vietnamese “bahn mi” baguette
If you are not familiar with Vietnamese food then I highly recommend you give it a go. It can be more light and herbal than other South East Asian countries but just as tasty.I have amazing memories of travelling across Vietnam. One of my favourite memories was cycling through the city of Hoi An. It is a beautiful city and is a bit more chilled compared to other cities in Vietnam.
Bahn mi is a crisp, light baguette packed full of tasty fillings that provide a mixture of flavour and texture. The baguettes are a remnant of the French colonial days and for me are the best baguettes around. To replicate that I have used a bake at home baguette, to give a fresh, crisp crust and filled it with an easy to make mushroom/tofu pate and hoisin bbq tempeh. This recipe may sound complex but it is fairly easy to pull together and worth it! If you can get your hands on Thai basil it adds another layer of flavour in this baguette that bursts with flavours and textures.
Bucatini all’ Amatriciana
Bucatini all’ Amatriciana is a classic Roman dish and is simple but oh so delicious! You probably won’t find bucatini in your local supermarket but it is well worth tracking down. It is like a thick spaghetti that is hollow in the middle. Try and get one that has been formed through a bronze die, which gives it a rough surface that absorbs the tomato sauce.
Traditionally this dish would use guanciale (cured pigs cheeks) or pancetta, which I have replaced with tempeh.
Tempeh Cacciatore
Cacciatore translates to “hunter”, but the only thing you will need to hunt for is tempeh in your local supermarket! This rich tomato based stew tastes even better the next day so feel free to make it the day before.
Gochujang Kimcheez Toastie
Toastie, the sandwich dreams are made of! Growing up we had a toasted sandwich maker. Writing this I am tempted to buy one! But I digress.. you can make great toasted sandwiches in your frying pan and this combination of vegan gochujang cheez sauce, gochujang flavoured tempeh and kimchi take the humble toastie to a whole new level. I feel like a vegan David Chang!
Coronation Tempeh
For those who are unfamiliar with the original Coronation dish, it was first served for lunch at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation lunch in 1953! Made up of cold chicken, curry powder and mayonnaise. In the UK you can often find it used as a sandwich filling.
I have veganised this classic British sandwich and created a sandwich that will tantalise your taste buds and will become one of your favourite sandwich fillings.
Satay Tempeh
Satay is great way to enjoy tempeh and this simple marinade makes it so easy to make. I have also included a recipe for a simple refreshing cucumber salad that goes really well with it. Serve with stir fried vegetables and wholegrain rice.