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These spiced fig rolls are a seasonal, vegan take on the dependable and wholesome fig roll, or fig newton. Preserved ginger, cinnamon and allspice bring a Christmas flavour to a really simple recipe. I've used cashew nuts in the biscuit dough, for a softer texture, but also … [Read more...] about Spiced Fig Rolls

This vegan pear and chocolate brownie is a simple dessert but special enough to grace a festive table, maybe accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can serve it warm for a really gooey brownie, but it is also good (and still quite gooey) served at room … [Read more...] about Pear and Chocolate Brownie

These quick vegan date and nutmeg scones are healthy, homely and naturally sweetened, with a flavour reminiscent of Welsh cakes. Dates and a chopped apple provide the sweetness and olive oil is used in place of margarine. You could switch half the flour for wholemeal for an … [Read more...] about Date and Nutmeg Scones

This dark vegan Christmas cake is full of seasonal spice and vine fruits soaked in brandy. It's essentially a very traditional Christmas cake recipe with a few tried and tested vegan tweaks. As long as you keep the core quantities, you can experiment with flavours - … [Read more...] about Vegan Christmas Cake

Black bun, sometimes referred to as Scotch bun, is a festive Scottish cake with roots reaching back to Mary Queen of Scots. It's a delicious, dark and densely fruited cake encased in plain pastry, traditionally eaten on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) along with a dram of whisky. It's … [Read more...] about Vegan Black Bun