Granose Meat Free Products

Granose Meat-Free Mixes

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...]

RECIPES USING QUORN

Quorn, as previously mentioned on an earlier recipe, was one of my staple foods when I was vegetarian. It is however a food I continue to eat in vast quantities now I have once again returned to the meat eating population. It is extremely low in fat and a great platform for adding flavour (on its own, to be perfectly honest, it is rather bland). Below is another great recipe for Quorn - a Carbonara! If you enjoy this recipe check out the other videos below featuring two other recipes … [Read more...]

Chilli con Quorn Jackets

A few years ago I was vegetarian.  More than anything else because I had ethical issues with the treatment of animals sent to slaughter. But I digress. One of my favourite meat replacements was Quorn, a highly versatile product.  Quorn, in reality, is fairly bland - but it is a great medium for adding flavours - my favourite being combined with a tangy chilli sauce in a stir fry with noodles and thinly sliced vegetables. The great thing about Quorn is its extremely low in calories and fat … [Read more...]

Egg Substitutes, not just for vegans!

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...]

Vegetarian Cottage Pie

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Ingredients 3 oz dried black-eyed beans, pre-soaked and drained 3 oz green split peas - rinsed 3 oz green lentils - rinsed 2 oz peeled carrots 2 oz peeled small white turnip 2 oz peeled celery 1 large onion, peeled and diced 8 oz tomato frito 2 oz butter 2 large tomatoes 1 glass of red wine 1 tbs fresh mixed herbsany from sage/rosemary/thyme/parsley- chopped finely Salt and pepper For the topping: 1 ½ lb potatoes - peeled and quartered 2 oz butter - softened 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]