i think i’ve sussed it. the key to a successful vegetarian shepherd’s pie is to let the lentil stew cook for a lot longer than you’d think. the texture and flavor will resemble a meaty version so accurately that your non-vegetarian friends will never guess! and this comes from actual experience. before: after: vegetarian shepherd’s [...]
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lately, i’ve been getting some great meal inspiration from the guardian’s food and drink section. they usually have some wonderful recipes from the likes of nigel slater and hugh fearnley-whittingstall, but this feature article struck my eye: what meat substitutes taste like. we’ve always got some quorn products in this household, as phil pretty much [...]
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this winter, i certainly prepared my fair share of casseroles, chilis, and soups. but since yesterday marked the first day of spring, i thought i’d make one last one before retiring them for a while (at least until the next freezing day that inevitably occurs once or twice before summer hits). for an engagement gift, [...]
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dinner last night was all vegan and pure healthful bliss. but the best part? it didn’t FEEL like it was just veggies and grains on my plate. it was filling and so sweet that it felt like dessert. and if it comes from hugh fearnley-whittingstall then you know it has to be decent. (i love [...]
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november is a wonderful month to be in england. it may be a bit chilly, a bit rainy, but there are plenty of ways to warm up with some lovely traditions. i remember guy fawkes night as a kid, my whole town gathering in a local field to build a huge bonfire and light fireworks [...]
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