Jerusalem Artichoke and Black Garlic Ravioli
Jerusalem artichoke, black garlic and violife creamy filled ravioli with a cashew and spinach pesto. You can’t beat fresh
Category Archives: I’m a Little Vegan
Open (cheats) Lasagne Vegan style
Open (cheats) lasagne vegan style Happy happy vegan new year to you all! I like to tell myself that the
Chilli Polenta Burger
HELLO POLENTA MY OL’ FRIEND …. QUICK AND EASY AND OH SO PRETTY…. Hello polenta ol’ friend how you make
Non Meat Meatball Tacos
THE BEST NON MEAT MEATBALL TACOS…. OOOOH YUMMINESS… Oh my oh my oh my ! Introducing my favourite dish of
Arancini
EVERY DAY SHOULD BE AN ARANCINI DAY! CHEESY BALLS OF DELCIOUSNESS… As I sauntered along the beach earlier still donning
Cauliflower Cheese Burger
BURGER LOVE! SCRUMPTIOUS CAULIFLOWER CHEESE Looking for a quick and easy vegan burger? Call on your friend cauliflower. For the
Mixed Veg and Black Eyed Bean Pizza
MIXED VEG AND BLACK EYED BEAN PIZZA! YES PLEASE…. OH AND A HINT OF TRUFFLE OIL…. Love this combination from
Fennel, Beet and Orange Soup
A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOUR AND FLAVOUR; FENNEL, BEET AND ORANGE SOUP There is something so comforting about a big pot
Wacky Wok of Comfort
WACKY WOK OF COMFORT! SEITAN, HAZELNUT, ADUKI BEAN MIX. A big wok full of comforting goodness! Even the colours have
Fritattalicious
Frittatalicious, vegan style! Who doesn’t love a little fritatta?! Even saying friiiitaaattta sounds wonderful. Here is my quick and super
The best French Onion Soup
The best French onion soup, I tell no lies, it’s the perfect mix of cheese and onion and slurpability. A
Lasagne Supreme
A high kicking lasagne supreme (vegan style) with garlic/pea and tofu/cheese sauces A lasagne of sorts tonight. Colourful, nutritious and
The King of all Pasta Sauces
THE KING OF ALL PASTA SAUCES Quick and delicious pasta dish! My homemade ravioli plan went out the window when
Dee’s stuffed crust Pizza
Dee’s stuffed crust pizza Three Halloween cheers for Friday night pizza night! Hip hip hooray… So many trick or treaters
Pumpkin Soup
The pumpkin has landed! A soup to beat all soups Soupy sort of evening! I do love my soups and
Bean bonanza and mouthwatering Mash
Bean bonanza and mouthwatering mash! I try as best I can to eat seasonal veg it’s seasonal for a reason
Shephards Pie a la Vegan
Shephards pie a la vegan! Who doesn’t lick their lips at the thought of a comforting dish of shepherds pie
Cheesy Penne Balls from Pasta
Cheeeeesy Penne Balls from leftover pasta, waste not want not, and all that. And the leftovers train keeps choo choo-ing
Versatile Spinach Nut Balls
The most versatile little spinach nut ball you ever did taste These are in my top three vegan meatballs variations
Creamy Leek and Mushroom Calzone
Creamy leek and mushroom calzone, yes a million times over! Creamy leek and mushroom calzone. Enough said. Simply delicious. Same
Nut Croquettes with Garlic Tomato dipping sauce
Nut Croquettes, mixed leaf salad and a side of garlic tomato dipping sauce Light Spring salad with cannellini, mushroom, nut
Deep Fried Burrito
Three words…deep fried burrito Three words! Deep fried burrito…. Yummmm… I was trying to conjure up a Cinqo De Mayo
Mac and Cheese
Oh mac and cheese you sinfully beautiful dish Oh mac and cheese you sinfully beautiful dish. I won’t be regaling
Ballyhoura Mushrooms in a Coconut and Saffron Sauce
Ballyhoura mushrooms in a coconut and saffron sauce, sublime! A lovely comforting late lunch of roasted buckwheat and Ballyhoura mushrooms
Stuffed Peppers
Get stuffed! With these yummy peppers Stuffed peppers are in my top 3 lazy but delicious vegan dishes! No finesse
Cabbage bowls filled with Celeriac Noodles
Cabbage bowls filled with celeriac noodles, beets and an avocado rocket pesto Cabbage cups filled with celeriac noodles, beets and
Cucumber and Daikon Carpaccio
Cucumber and daikon carpaccio with a rice mirin dressing As salads go this is one of my favourites. Delicate, aesthetically
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup with Vegan Cheese Toasties
Roasted tomato and garlic soup with dairy free cheese toasties I’ve been a very good student this week and have
Raw Rainbow Rice Rolls
Raw rainbow rice rolls with a mirin and soy dipping Keeping it colourful and raw tonight. Lots of heavier dishes
Melon, Courgette Ribbons and Minty Olive Pesto
Melon, courgette ribbons and minty olive pesto calling out for sunshine! Nothing brings a smile to my face like a
Double decker of Tempeh bliss
Double decker of tempeh bliss (and anything else I could find in the fridge Droolworthy double decker tempeh sandwich. Wow
Pomegranate, Fig and Vegan Parmesan Pizza
Pomegranate, fig and vegan parmesan pizza with the best mint hummus! The figs are delighted that they opted for pizza
Turnip Tastic Soup
TURNIP TASTIC SOUP Super simple messy soup was just the ticket this evening. It was so bbbrrr but beautiful out
Balsamic, Rice Syrup Carrots and Borettane Onions
Festive sides: Balsamic, rice syrup carrots and borettane onions I couldn’t decide what way I wanted to serve up the
Creamy Tarragon and Thyme Mushroom Soup
Creamy tarragon and thyme mushroom soup Snow on the way they say so a hearty bowl of creamy herby mushroom
Gooey Figs stuffed with Vegan Cream Cheese
GOOEY FIGS STUFFED WITH VEGAN CREAM CHEESE AND ALMONDS WRAPPED IN MOODLEY MANOR BACON. I love when an experiment goes
Asparagus and Broad Bean Pizza with Spinach Pesto
ASPARAGUS AND BROAD BEAN PIZZA WITH SPINACH PESTO Asparagus and broad beans aren’t most definitely not the first veg that
Tofu, Pineapple and Pomegranate Pizza
TOFU, PINEAPPLE AND POMEGRANATE PIZZA. A JOY FOR YOUR LITTLE VEGAN SENSES Oh pizza thank you for being such a
Easy peasy Cous Cous Salad
5 MIN EASY PEASY (PUN MOST DEFINITELY INTENDED) SUNNY COUS COUS SALAD Simply scrumptious sunny cous cous salad. Ingredients: 1
Stuffed Bean Curd Crepes
STUFFED BEAN CURD CREPES, SPICY CORIANDER AND PICKLED RADISH WITH LIME INFUSED LOTUS SEEDS Asian inspired vegan yumminess. This took
Wild Garlic and Beet Pizza
WILD GARLIC AND BEET PIZZA WITH A BROAD BEAN AND PEA PATE. THIS ONE MAKES ME SMILE! Stuffed crust using
Delicious Vegan Pho
HI HO HI HO ITS A DELICIOUS VEGAN PHO…. Whats not to love about Pho? Broth, noodles, herbs, spices, yumminess!
Quesadillas filled with Spinach, Butter Beans and Avocado
Quesadillas filled with spinach, butter beans and avocado with a wasabi cream dressing. Super quick lunch time quesadillas filled with
Faux fish and chips
Three cheers for faux fish and chips, hip hip hooray! Three cheers for fabulous faux fish and chips! Us little
Poutine
Poutine you devilish dish you, Happy Canada Day! If you’re on a diet of any description look away now… Noooowww…
Beet, Kohlrabi, Grapefruit and Pomegranate salad
Beet, kohlrabi, grapefruit and pomegranate salad with a basil and pecan pesto. Oh sunny salads how I love you! This
Vegan pancakes filled with creamy Garlic Mushrooms and Leeks
Vegan pancakes filled with creamy garlic mushrooms and leeks Pancakes bring me such joy! It was a toss up (pun
Slurpy Noodle Bowl
Slurpy noodle bowl in less than 10 min, foolproof and delicious! Noodle heaven in less than 10 min. I love
Chicago deep dish goes Vegan
Chicago deep dish goes vegan! Chicago style deep dish pizza. It speaks for itself. I followed my usual weekly cheats
A heart of Colcannon
A heart of colcannon, feeling the love. A mixed plate if ever there was one, but I always listen to
Sweet Potato and Split Green Pea Veg Balls
Sweet potato and split green pea veg balls in a spicy tomato sauce with cheesy courgette chips. There isn’t much
Sundried Tomato and Tofu Curry(ish) one pot wonder
Sundried tomato and tofu curry(ish) one pot wonder with garlic and almond wild rice. Yum! If you’re feeling lazy and
Spag Bol with a Veggie twist
Spag bol with a veggie twist, simply delicios! It’s a spag bol sort of night! Comfort food at it’s best.
Messy Burrito alert!
Messy burrito alert! Cheesy tofu, seitan and mushroom scramble with pesto, cream and garlic tomato sauce. I was edging towards
Cauliflower, Kale and Coconut Rice with Marinated Tofu
Cauliflower, kale and coconut rice with marinated tofu and pineapple pieces Everyone needs this dish in their lives. No seriously…
The mighty Mung Bean one pot wonder
The mighty mung bean one pot wonder Best cure for blue Monday!? Wild weather beach walks to clear out the
Spicy Lentil Shepards Pie
Spicy lentil shephards pie Shepherds pies were made for busy Monday’s! and breatheeee… The day is almost complete 😃 What’s
Mango Vanilla surprise with a Coconut Sugar Lime drizzle
Mango vanilla surprise with a coconut sugar lime drizzle Magical afternoon spent outdoors breathing in the fab Winter air! A
Rainbow Salad with the power of Teff
Rainbow salad with the power of teff! Mouthwatering delicious. I remember the day I had this for dinner! all I
Creamy Cheesy Kale Gratin
Festivce sides: Creamy cheesy kale gratin Super excited to start conjuring up delicious festive dishes over the coming month. Ho
Boozy Breaded Brussels Sprouts
Festive sides: Boozy breaded Brussels Sprouts So Brussel Sprouts are always a contentious one! A serious split camp with these
Asparagus Spears with Vegan Parmesan
Festive sides: Asparagus spears with vegan parmesan, mint pesto, crushed almonds and dried cranberries. Next up on my week of
Aubergine, Tomato and Vegan Mozzarella Ring
Festive sides: Aubergine, tomato and vegan mozzarella ring Another super quick festive veggie side to add to your list How
Apricot and Fig Mince Pies
Apricot and fig mince pies It doesn’t get much more festive than mince pies! These are my favourite! Scrumptious but
Brunch Burrito Bowls
BANK HOLIDAY BRUNCH BURRITO BOWLS! Bank holiday brunch burrito bowls! I could have eaten 5 of these they are so
Super Green Pancake
SUPER GREEN PANCAKES TOPPED WITH POMEGRANATE, BEETS, ASPARAGUS AND A BROCCOLI/AVOCADO PUREE. What this dish lacks in finesse it makes
Vegan Brunch Sandwich
A VEGAN BRUNCH SANDWICH TO BEAT ALL BRUNCH SANWICHES! If there was an imaginary medal for “best sharing brunch sandwich
One Pan Three Cheese Wonder
ONE PAN THREE CHEESE WONDER It just had to be a one pan three cheese wonder. Simple, scrumptious sharing dish.
Baked Cabbage and Shallot Fritters
BAKED CABBAGE AND SHALLOT FRITTERS WITH DILL AND CUCUMBER VIOLIFE VEGAN CREAM CHEESE The ingredients used in this dish are
Avocini Salad
AVOCINI ANYONE ? Who needs arancinis when you can make “AVOcinis” ha ha ha. I’d really love to think I
Rainbow Brunch Burrito
RAINBOW BRUNCH BURRITO Epic open burrito station for brunch today. No recipe really just oodles of rainbow veg hanging out
Cheesy Tofu Scramble
CHEESY TOFU SCRAMBLE! THIS BRUNCH DESERVES A MEDAL! This brunch has most definitely landed itself a podium position! Yummmmmeeeeee…. Cheesey
Baked Polenta Cake, oven roasted toms, creamy Mushrooms and Wild Garlic Pesto
BAKED POLENTA CAKE, OVEN ROASTED TOMS, CREAMY MUSHROOMS AND WILD GARLIC PESTO I had a 5 star mushroom experience with
Rhubarb and Vegan Custard with sprouted Buckwheat
RHUBARB AND VEGAN CUSTARD WITH SPROUTED BUCKWHEAT ROLLED IN MACA TOPPED WITH GOJI BERRIES How I managed to consume this
Rosewater and Coconut Porridge with Mint, Date Syrup and Orange
ROSEWATER AND COCONUT PORRIDGE WITH MINT, DATE SYRUP AND ORANGE The rain this morning had me running for a hearty
Breakfast Banana Split
BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT GOES VEGAN… Breakfast banana split vegan style. Beyond delicious and oh so pretty! How to: 1 banana
Brunch Kebabs, smoked Potatoes, Tofu Scramble and Vegan Tartare Sauce
BRUNCH KEBABS, SMOKED POTATOES, TOFU SCRAMBLE AND VEGAN TARTARE SAUCE Quick and delicious veggie brunch kebabs with roasted smoked paprika
The perfect Vegan Crumpet
THE PERFECT VEGAN CRUMPET! SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL…. Oh crumpets you are simply delightful! Even saying the word makes me smile. I
Cheeky choccy chip Dough Balls with a healthy twist
CHEEKY CHOCCY CHIP DOUGH BALLS WITH A HEALTHY TWIST What if I said I have a recipe that takes 5
Friday Fuel Up
FRIDAY FUEL UP Happy Friday everyone! Porridge in the mornings is a must for me. Aside from the contentment I
Fifty shades of Orange
FIFTY SHADES OF ORANGE I promise this tasted delicious despite its monochromatic appearance. A real case of grab all the
Holy Moly Granoly
HOLY MOLY GRANOLY…. Picture perfect morning run earlier. Now it’s time to get my granola making on…. I panic if
Daikon, Cabbage and Tofu stuffed Bean Curd Rolls
DAIKON, CABBAGE AND TOFU STUFFED BEAN CURD ROLLS These are simply delectable and super quick to make. The larger roll
Vegan Cheese and Bacon Tofu Rolls
VEGAN CHEESE AND BACON TOFU ROLLS If you plan to recreate one dish from little vegan let it be this
Sweet and spicy Smoked Tofu
Did you say sweet and spicy smoked tofu? Mmm… 5 minute Asian mix plate. Stuffed rice rolls drizzled with spinach
