Entries by Frances McCormack

Spinach Pesto Pasta

A budget, quick and easy dinner that serves 4. Ingredients: 500g wholewheat fusilli 1 can artichoke hearts, drained 1 can butterbeans, drained 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce 5 cloves garlic 2 large handfuls spinach Very large bunch basil 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 2 tbsp yellow miso 1/4 […]

Breakfast Muffins

A perfect grab-and-go breakfast that’s oil-free, lower in sugar than other muffins, and great to make in advance, keeping up to three days in a sealed container. This recipe makes 12 muffins and a small loaf or cake, or 18 muffins. They are not incredibly sweet, so if you like sweet muffins, add an extra […]

Macaroni and Bell Pepper Sauce

This is a deliciously umami yet sweet dish that’s got all of the flavour of comfort food with minimally processed ingredients and no oil! It’s incredibly quick to make the sauce–just blend and heat. Serves 2. Ingredients 250g broccoli, steamed 200g macaroni, cooked according to package directions 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow pepper 3 […]

Mushroom Crostini

You don’t have to tell your guests how ridiculously simple these crostini are to prepare. Serves 4 as an appetizer. Ingredients: 4 slices of suitable-for-vegan bread, preferably freshly baked baguette or similar 150g mushrooms, preferably a gourmet mix 1/4 cup Tofutti Creamy Smooth (or equivalent suitable-for-vegan creamy spread) 1/4 cup soy or other all-plant milk […]

Chestnut-Stuffed Squash

This is a surprisingly easy dish, perfect for a festive meal. It serves 2-4, depending on the size of the squash. Ingredients: 2 squash of choice (I used a delicata squash and a patty pan squash) 1 red onion, finely chopped 100g mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 slices wholewheat bread, in crumbs 1/2 […]

Red Pepper Sesame Kale

This umami side is so creamy and flavourful that you’d almost wish you could eat it on its own. Perfect for serving with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. Ingredients: 1 large pack of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 tbsp sweet white miso paste 1 heaped tsp […]

Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

It’s sure to be a good morning with this Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, served here with a generous dollop of coconut whip to give you that dessert-for-breakfast flavour and to start your day on a sweet note. Serves 4. Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 2 tbsp suitable-for-vegans brown sugar 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 1/4 tsp […]

Creamy Polenta with Red Wine Mushrooms

A comforting and rich dish, this Creamy Polenta with Red Wine Mushrooms is great for entertaining, but easy enough for a decadent-tasting meal for two. Ingredients: For the Polenta: 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups soy milk 1 tbsp herbes de provence, crumbled 1 cup polenta (or cornmeal) 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional) Salt and […]