Entries by Frances McCormack

Tempeh-Potato Bake with Caramelized Fennel and Red Onions in a White Wine and Dijon Mustard Gravy

The beautiful aniseed flavours of fennel are tempered in this dish by the caramelizing process and they blend perfectly with the earthiness of the cabbage and the umami notes of the tempeh. This is an oil-free dish and it serves 4-6 (depending on appetite!). If you use a mandolin, it will make slicing the onions, […]

Hot and Sour Soup

With a different combination of flavours in every mouthful, and taking under 15 minutes to prepare, this soup is bound to be a winner. It makes 4 large servings. If you can’t find the types of mushrooms listed in the ingredients, use 350g sliced mushrooms of your choice, and if you can’t find the vinegars, […]

Hot Cross Buns

These spiced buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, and they are best served halved with some suitable-for-vegan spread. The majority of their sweetness comes from the dried fruit. Makes 12. Ingredients For the buns 250g strong white flour 250g plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp […]

Sweet Potato and Tempeh Stew

A very easy recipe with lots of interesting flavours and textures that’s ready in about 20 minutes. Ingredients 1 red onion, in medium dice 250g mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 220g tempeh, cubed 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 150g sugarsnap peas, roughly chopped 1 l vegetable broth 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 […]

Naan (with a Peshwari Naan Option)

This is a beautifully soft and airy naan, perfect for serving with soups, curries, and so on. The secrets to its fluffiness are the strong white bread flour and frying it in a lidded pan. Although this recipe calls for white spelt flour, you can substitute that with plain wheat flour if desired, but adjust […]

Creamy Macadamia Salad Dressing

A good dressing can transform even the most basic of salads. This is particularly delicious with a range of roasted and cooled vegetables (sweet potatoes, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and even some roasted chickpeas) or with a very simple salad of a crispy lettuce like cos or romaine, red onions, bell peppers, and cucumber. It’s oil-free […]

Creamy Broccoli Soup

This speedy Creamy Broccoli Soup takes under 20 minutes, is oil-free, and serves 2 (generous portions) and is great for those on a tighter budget. The spices create an interesting flavour profile with just a tiny bit of heat. Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly […]