Granose Meat Free Products

June 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I have toyed with being Vegetarian or Vegan since my teenage years when I became concerned about animal welfare. As someone who suffers from recurring bouts of anaemia, even on a nutrionally balanced diet, this often became a little problematic. Eventually I came to a middle ground which suited me. I eat a varied and balanced diet ensuring I get a "little of everything". I eat meat occasionally but, generally, it is in small quantities and acts as a flavour enhancer. I have recently been … [Read more...]

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Two Super Vegan Recipes

October 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Tofu Spinach Lasagne 10 oz spinach 450 g soft tofu 450 g firm tofu 1 Tbsp sugar 75 ml soya milk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3 tsp minced fresh basil 2 tsp salt 600 ml chunky tomato-and-vegetable sauce 225 g lasagne sheets Makes 8 to 10 servings Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drain the spinach dry and set aside. Place the tofu, sugar, soya milk, garlic powder, basil and salt in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until creamy and firm. Cover the bottom of a 9-inch-by-13-inch … [Read more...]

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Egg Substitutes, not just for vegans!

November 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Eggs are used to bind a dish and, when whipped incorporate air, making a cake or pudding very light Vegan egg replacement powders are available from health food shops. These can be useful, especially for foods like meringues. Many recipes can be adapted using one of the suggestions below. Just remember to bear in mind what the final dish is, ie is it sweet or savoury and add an appropriate substitute Replacement for one egg: • 1 tbsp soya flour and 1 tbsp water • 1 tbsp arrowroot, … [Read more...]

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Vegan Rice Pudding

December 13, 2006 By Leave a Comment

I absolutely adore rice pudding so when I went through a period of veganism (currently debating whether to return at the present moment in time) I invented this vegan alternative using rice or soya milk. Back in the UK I always preferred the flavour of rice milk to Soya - but Spain has the most delightful soya milk drink sweetened with brown sugar - it means I have to use less sugar in the mix and it is truly wonderful - vegan or not I am sure you will enjoy this healthier rice … [Read more...]

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Vegan Cauliflower Cheese

November 24, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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For the lactose intolerant, vegans or even those following a low fat eating plan try replacing cows milk with soya milk in some of the more dairy rich recipes. I guarantee that nine times out of ten you won't be able to tell the difference. I rarely use cows milk these days - tending to prefer Soya, Rice or Oat Milk. My recipe for Cauliflower Cheese for example is just as good when several key ingredients are replaced :- 40g butter - replace with a good quality vegan subsitute 300ml milk … [Read more...]

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Fembat Black Gingers

October 28, 2006 By 3 Comments
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These beautiful biscuits were named so not because they were black, but rather their use of black treacle. One day, as I was pottering around our pantry, I came across a jar of Black Treacle which was getting dreadfully close to its use by date. With it I made some treacle toffee, and these wonderful ginger biscuits - an ingredient unique of my own. Hence their name Fembat´s Black Gingers. I have one heck of a sense of humour, its just unfortunate that often others just dont seem to share … [Read more...]

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