Archives for January 2021

These vegan fig and ginger flapjacks, like all flapjacks, are exceptionally easy and quick to make. What sets them apart is the addition of lots of figs and a little ginger, and the fact that they are sweetened with a mixture of maple syrup and barley malt extract. The syrups … [Read more...] about Fig and Ginger Flapjacks

This vegan pear and ginger cake is simple comfort food dressed up as classic patisserie fare. The texture in the centre is really soft - almost like a fudge doughnut - and it has a creamy, custardy flavour. Both are courtesy of cashew nuts. Despite the doughnut association, … [Read more...] about Vegan Pear and Ginger Cake

These vegan abernethy biscuits are an interpretation of a traditional biscuit created by Dr John Abernethy in the 18th Century. They're flavoured with caraway seeds and have a mild, creamy flavour. Traditional abernethy biscuits are made with butter. They're a softer (firm … [Read more...] about Vegan Abernethy Biscuits

This recipe is for a lovely, reliable, old-fashioned vegan cherry cake - the kind of thing to serve on old china with a cup of tea. It's an easy recipe, including ground almonds for a soft texture and a good spoonful of golden syrup for a rich, sweet flavour. Vanilla and a … [Read more...] about Vegan Cherry Cake

Baklava is one of those desserts that looks as if it should be complicated to make but is supremely easy as long as you use shop-bought phyllo pastry. Once you've prepared the syrup and ground the nuts, this vegan baklava is really just a matter of assembly, … [Read more...] about Vegan Baklava