The “Happiest Meal”: DIY Vegan Breakfast Muffins (VG, GF-Option)
I am a funny vegan. I don’t mean ha-ha funny; I’m pretty sure Andreea will agree with me there that many of my jokes often solicit confused looks because they’re too contrived/abstract, or they receive eye-rolls because they’re far too simple (and potentially a little silly). However, I am a bit funny in the sense […]
If you love chopping veg, oh I have the recipe for you: Mixed Vegetable and Red Lentil Soup (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Hey everyone! SOUPer to see you again! See what I did there? Ok but hear me out though! You can’t always just get by in life with like, 2 soup recipes. I mean, we have some fabulous ones like the Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chili Soup, and the Potato and Spring Greens Soup but guess […]
Romantic (maybe?) Date Night Spaghetti & “Meat”balls v2.0 (VG, GF-Option, Oil-Free)
(But Chriiiiiiiis you already have a spaghetti and meatballs post, why are you duplicating??? Well I’m glad I asked, there’s more than one way to prep a delicious meal, and this is a different recipe that just so happens to be a touch healthier too!) It’s not too often that Andreea and I get an […]
Sweet & Savory Satay Tofu BBQ Skewers (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Yes, you heard correct. BBQ. Last week we actually had some sun and the weather was actually pleasant for a change. Yes of course we were working and weren’t allowed to go outside and actually ENJOY the sunshine, that would be ridiculous! But we were able to escape for a few brief minutes during the […]
Mushroom and Butternut Squash Risotto (VG, GF, oil-free)
Happy Sunday folks! Here we are on the final day of February. In Romania, spring officially starts on 1st March, so I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate us all for making it through the longest winter in the (twenty-first) century. It has not been easy – everyone I spoke to recently has been […]
The ultimate forget-about-it meal: Spiced Vegetable Tray Bake (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
I’m a big fan of any dinner that allows me to throw it all on 1 tray, or something I can just forget about until the timer goes off, or that is healthy and has no oil. Fortunately, this dish embodies all 3 of those! We found ourselves one evening uncertain of what we wanted […]
Ouch. My Face. Sizzling hot Cauliflower ‘Wings’ (VG, GF-Option, Oil-Free)
There are certain recipes that everyone has in their back pocket. That kinda recipe that, when you’re discussing what to have for dinner and nobody seems to be able to decide, immediately comes out because it’s always a crowd pleaser. We were able to serve these to two of our good friends before #Lockdown2 started […]
Indian Inspired Side Dish #2: Healthy and cheap 3 ingredient Peshwari Naan (VG, GF Option, Oil-Free)
This recipe blew me away. How? How does it work? It’s the simplest thing in the world AND it’s delicious AND IT’S 3 INGREDIENTS!?! We made these Peshwari Naans with a Matar Tofu and my oil-free Onion Bhaji recipe and I’ve never been quite so satisfied with a home-made Indian-inspired dinner, honestly. I can tell […]
Indian Inspired Side Dish #1: Tender and delicious healthy Onion Bhajis (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Something that I have found myself missing and craving considerably during lockdown has been good quality Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. There are a couple of places in our town and nearby where you can get a decent, well spiced and tasty meal but via a takeaway it’s never quite the same. Your poppadums are broken, […]
Crispy Chickpeas and Greens Salad (VG, GF, oil-free)
I don’t know about you, but many people find salads boring or not filling enough. I used to feel the same way a while back, however the best thing about salads is that you can tweak them as you please to make something that is tasty, nutritious and definitely filling. This recipe came out of […]
Easiest, cheapest dinner ever: Cauliflower “Steak” and Chips (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
I don’t even know if I can post this as a “recipe” really, it feels a little bit like I’m cheating. This was without a doubt one of the easiest meals I’ve ever made, I was even able to play a computer game while I made it – it required VERY little thinking (not that […]
Kissing will be off limits: Simple and punchy Ultra-Garlic “Yogurt” dip (VG, GF, Oil-Free Option)
In the spirit of always providing you a simple post alongside a simple recipe (like the Parm), I will keep this one brief. Last week we made Cauliflower “Steak” and Chips, a recipe you’ll see here very shortly! But we didn’t have much to serve with it in the way of a sauce. At restaurants […]
Ultimate Healthy Vegetable Lasagna (VG, GF-Option, Oil-Free)
Ok I admit it. Lasagna was always going to be one the hardest things I tried to make whole-food plant-based & oil-free. We’re so used to being raised as kids (and then as adults) on that lasagna that’s just come out of the kitchen, the cheese is just bubbling over the edges and it’s just […]
All hail the potato! Spiced Potato, Chili and Sliced Greens Soup (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Many vegans will back me up here, if not all of them. Potatoes are the food of the gods. You can make anything you want out of them from delicious chips to breakfast rosti, to a beautiful saag aloo; potatoes have your back, they can do it all. There are actually a surprising number of […]
Fluffy, fulfilling, fabulous: Blueberry banana pancakes (VG, Oil-Free)
Ok we did waffles, you’d better bet your bottom we’re not done there! Like all good connoisseurs of breakfast foods, we know that the holy grail of the breakfast table is pancakes. Whether they’re fat & filled with delicious chocolate chips, or thin as crepes smothered in lemon and sugar (or chocolate & hazelnut spread) […]
Lightning fast and ultra easy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
“What’s this? A post? How quaint!” I hear you cry! Yes indeed it has been a couple of weeks since our last post. But you will find no apologies here. Much like Andreea mentioned in her post, Lockdown #3 has taken a toll and recently I haven’t felt much like blogging… getting out of bed… […]
#NewYearNewLockdown – Mushroom and Tofu Curry (VG, GF, oil-free option)
And it’s January 2021 – it feels strange to say ‘Happy New Year’, as the past year has taught us to be cautious and vigilant. I will however be cautiously optimistic and wish you all a better 2021. I hope this year gets better and brighter for us as we go into spring and as […]
Look ma, no oil! All purpose healthy vegan ‘cheese’ sauce (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Happy Holidays Y’all! It’s Xmas eve which means I’m going to keep this one short and sweet. We make a ton of different dishes (as you’ve seen), many of which involve some form of cheese sauce, and as you know from my previous sauce post, I’m a fan of a quick and easy go-to that’s […]
Chris’ Slap-Up Ultimate Vegan Cottage / Shepherd’s Pie (VG, GF Option, Oil-Free)
I have wanted to make this for a LONG TIME. For anyone who doesn’t know – traditionally in the UK we have 2 very famous national dishes (with a very important distinction that some Brits will fight you over). A cottage pie. which is made with beef, and a shepherd’s pie which is made with […]
IMPOSTER Rolls a.k.a “Wait… this is vegan??” Sausage Rolls (VG, GF Option)
Let’s be honest – whenever we see “rolls”, as people, we are immediately suspicious. This is because you can put anything you like in a roll (or a pie for that matter) and people will lap it up! Just look at Higgedy, they’ve built a business out of it and it’s going STRONG (but then […]
All-purpose spicy tomato sauce (VG, GF)
As you can tell by now, I’m a firm believer that I’m always busy. I’m not, obviously. But the mind is a powerful thing and if you believe you are always busy then it becomes a little bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Thus, I become busy. So one of the things I try to do […]
Well, hot DOG! A ‘super-lecker’ German-influenced Currywurst-Dog (VG)
Have you ever seen a hot dog, covered in a tomato/curry sauce, in a bun, making it look like a weird red chocolate Éclair? Well now you have. How do you feel? Do you need to sit down? Yes, I did. To my German friends I beg you, please don’t hunt me down for this […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… with these Easy Puff Pastry Mince Pies
Two weeks ago we decided it was time to embrace the Christmas spirit and put up our Christmas tree. Now, some of you might think or say that the middle of November is way too early to put up the Christmas deccies – however this is 2020 we are talking about, so the rulebook has […]
“Sarmale de Post la Slow-Cooker”: Slow-Cooked Romanian Cabbage Rolls (VG, GF, Oil-Free Option)
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Romania. There’s just something wonderful about just about everything that country has to offer. The people are friendly, funny and fiercely intelligent, both countryside and city center have something spectacular to offer and of course… there’s the food. Ever since I travelled to Romania for the […]
Banana bread 2.0 – Winter Lockdown Edition (VG, oil-free)
Aaaand we’re back in lockdown. I mean, it was kind of expected, as there is only as much as society can open up during a pandemic before an effective vaccine has been developed and distributed (at least among key workers and vulnerable populations). But this time schools and universities are staying open for some reason. […]
I hope you don’t think this is too cheesy! Delectable, healthy vegan Mac and Ch*ese (VG, GF option, Oil-Free)
Mac & Cheese is a classic. One of the all time greats when it comes to yummy comfort food during the winter… or any season for that matter. You just can’t go wrong with it. My only problem with Mac & Cheese though, besides the obvious inclusion of animal products, is that it’s just so […]
Energy Boosting Green Smoothie (VG, GF)
Do you ever get that afternoon slump, when you’re really struggling to focus and you feel like you are ready for bed, even though it is only 2-3pm? This can easily happen when we are spending our days working at a desk. The human body was not designed for long periods of sitting, and staring […]
Peanut Butter and Berry Porridge – also known as Best Weekday Breakfast (VG, GF option)
Happy Sunday everyone (or Monday, depending on where you are in the world)! We have had a busy couple of weeks with being away on a snug holiday in England and then catching up on work and celebrating Chris’ birthday, but we will hopefully be slowing down a bit over the coming weeks as we […]
Is it good? No it’s wonderFu’! Simple Scrambled Tofu (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
Listen up fancy hotels and restaurant chains! I’m sick to the back teeth of constantly saying “aaaaand… what do you have on the breakfast menu that’s plant based?” and being answered with: “Oh we have some tomatoes… and maybe even a flat mushroom!” “I would offer you the hash browns, but they’re fried with the […]
Quick And Easy Vegan Pad Thai With A Twist (VG, GF)
So it’s officially autumn peeps! We’ve had some lovely sunshine in the past few weeks but you can definitely tell that we’re well on our way to winter, with the days getting shorter and the duvet making its way back into the bedroom again (I have to admit I’m pretty chuffed about this one!). Am […]
That’s-a spicy ‘meat’-a ball! Super Spicy Spaghetti and Meatballs (VG, GF Option)
As with all things to title a recipe on our blog using a “The Mask” quote seems oddly poignant. Right at the end of the film *spoilers* he ingests a somewhat large time bomb, which promptly explodes, causing him to burp fire and shout: “That’s a spicy meat-a ball”. Now in my world (a dangerous, […]
No-Nonsense Vegan Parm (VG, GF, Oil-Free)
This recipe is for my brother-in-law David, who believes I write too much before actually getting to the recipe. I guess it’s a blessing he’s reading them at all, so I’ll throw him a (vegan) bone here. This Parmesan-style cheesy topping can go on anything as a crust, in creamy sauces for pasta, basically anywhere […]
Super Speedy ‘SOS’ Mixed Bean Chili (VG, GF, Oil-Free Option)
You know when you find yourself in that classic situation, when your sister and brother-in-law are getting a new kitchen put in, and they don’t have access to a cooker / stove / hob, so you offer to cook and drive them loads of food and then you remember at the last minute, feel terrible […]
“Can we have pizza?”, “We have pizza at home!”: Red Onion, Mushroom and BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (VG, GF Option)
When you really think about it, pizza is just a real-time pie chart of how much pizza you have left. Pizza is without a doubt the ultimate food. When you say you’re having pizza, people are excited; even bad pizza is still good pizza and of course most importantly it inspired a great moment in […]
Here we go(bi)! Baked Aloo Gobi – Indian style spiced Potato and Cauliflower (VG, GF, Oil Free)
We’re on the downward slope folks. We’re past the peak of summer, the days are getting cooler (I mean, it’s still _pretty warm_ but that’s on me being English and never being happy with the temperature). The good news though is that we can start making warm, comfort dishes to carry us into the exciting […]
Katsu-out-of-the-bag: Baked Tofu Katsu Curry (VG, GF Option, Oil Free)
I am obsessed with this recipe. In fact – beyond obsessed. Check my Instagram page and you will see at least half of the recent pictures dotted around are basically me making this recipe and then posting how proud I am of it. Like a baby, except less cute and waaaaaay fewer people like the […]
Cheeky Crunchy Chickpeas (VG, GF, Oil Free)
Serious question… have you ever found yourself in need of a snack? Sorry my bad. Obviously, we all love a good snack-attack, but do you ever find yourself stood in the kitchen, in your Hygge clothes, blanket wrapped around you, Netflix on pause about 5 seconds into the episode, about 1.5/2 hours after dinner thinking… […]
Keepin’ it steamy: Hot breakfast Guac (VG, GF, Oil Free)
Don’t panic! I’m here, normal service can now be resumed! Seriously though it’s been a lovely break for me not having to worry too much about posting; last week was Andreea’s turn to post (and I’m glad she did because that pasta was incredible!) and the weekend before last was simply wonderful. That’s pretty much […]
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake (VG, GF option)
Hi Everyone, Andreea here! It’s been a while since my last post, but I am back with an easy and delicious pasta recipe for you. I. Love. Pasta. And who doesn’t, really?? On Wednesday this week I ended up finishing work about an hour and a half later than I should have (tsk tsk) and […]
Chris’ ‘sort-of-Spaghetti Bolognese’ (VG, GF)
As a kid I grew up eating the most amazing variety of foods that my parents, and indeed family, would cook and I’m very grateful that I had that privilege and inspiration from an early age… Ha! Got you! You thought this was going to be a serious, emotional post didn’t you? But in all […]
Quarantine Superstar aka Banana Bread (VG)
If we were to choose one dish to represent the last few months or maybe even 2020 on the whole, it would have to be banana bread. As most of us had to completely overhaul our daily routines and adjust to spending all our time in the same space, we put our metaphorical hats on […]
The Sweet-Tooth Fairy’s No-Bake Oreo Chocolate ‘Cheese’cake (VG)
I don’t know about you guys but is there anything better in this world than a REALLY good dessert? You’ve had a delicious meal, you’ve enjoyed the wine (in my case a bit _too_ much) and now you’re just craving something sweet. I’m not talking light here, by the way. People who like your lemon […]
“Honey, where’s my super Soup?” – Sweet Potato, Coconut and Chili Soup (VG, GF)
Howdy y’all! It’s Chris coming back at you with another of my absolutely favorite recipes to make. Now the secret to this one is, first of all to watch The Incredibles if you don’t get the *ahem* slightly altered quote in the title, and then second of all to make this when the weather turns […]
Delicious, Healthy-depending-on-what-you-put-ON-them, Banana Waffles (VG, GF Option)
I am a bit of a brunch nerd. A Brerd? A Nunch? Well, I don’t know quite how to describe it, but boy oh boy I _love_ brunch. And not (just) because it’s a good excuse to have a mimosa at like 11am. No, the reason I like Brunch is because it gives me ample […]
Super-easy and healthy enchiladas (VG, GF option, Oil Free)
So Chris did the honours and shared our very first recipe here, which is one of our favourite brunch options. That frittata is the best thing to have on a Sunday morning, whether it’s sunny or rainy. Another recipe we fell in love with is inspired by The Happy Pear’s vegan oil-free enchiladas. We love […]
The “Fussy Eater” Frittata (VG, GF)
Hola amigos! Welcome to the snug vegans! My name is Chris and I’ll be guiding you through this very first post, and I hope you stick around on this adventure with the both of us in the years to come. Writing the first recipe on a new cooking blog is a daunting task. Do I […]
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