Vegan

There are many myths surrounding vegans and their protein requirements. Here I list a typical day's intake for me, followed by three great protein-rich recipes, as well as some words on the subject from a doctor.

Away from my usual porridge oats, there are many filling vegan breakfasts that will get me through the morning. There's overnight oats, sweet French toast with fruit, savoury French toast with sausage, and a tofu scramble burrito. Start your day with these, and say goodbye to grouchy mornings.

Many vegans avoid honey because of the way beekeeping techniques can stress bee colonies.

When the oven gives up the ghost, there's no need to give up tasty bread. We have roti, chapati, leavened flatbread, Irish soda bread farls and singing hinnies.

Mashed potato is the mainstay of these three vegan dishes: shepherd's pie, aloo bonda and colcannon.

There are many varieties of vegan soup that are tasty, filling and nutritious. Here are three hearty recipes of old favourites, potato and leek, spicy butternut squash and creamy celery,

With a vegan quarter-pound burger on the plate, alongside fried baby potatoes, a side dish is all that is required for a great meal. Here are three recipes that fit the bill: ratatouille. creamed corn and Brussels sprouts Creole.

A vegan version of the full English breakfast could never be described as healthy, but the wherewithal is available to make a tasty and filling version of this construction workers' favourite.

Vegan cannelloni without eggs, milk or meat is a bit of a challenge, but the results are tasty and filling.

Peanut butter cups, cinnamon rolls and oat flapjacks are easy to make, go perfectly with coffee and are 100% vegan.

This article shows that vegan pastry dishes are right up there with the best. Whether sweet or savoury, pastries are one of life's great comfort foods. That mixture of flour, fat and liquid is the basis of many a mouthwatering meal.

We can barely walk down a supermarket aisle these days without some form of meat substitute staring at us from the shelves. For many people these offer a tasty way to cook dinner, whatever their motivation. Here are three completely different ways with meat substitutes

There are more nutrients in potato skins than are in the potato inside. Here are three ways to get those nutrients, and a word of caution.

Giving up dairy doesn't mean giving up creamy. There are many ways to add creaminess to dishes without using dairy products. Here are three very different recipes, each of which has a different base.

Here are three recipes that showcase the range of flavours and textures of vegetable fritters: one of life's great comfort foods. Banana fritters, tempura mushrooms and onion bhajis.

I gave up veganism in the late 1980s. Isolation and poor availability of staples like soya milk and vegan margarine made it difficult to pursue. Fast-forward to 2017, and the whole vegan landscape had changed for the better. Here is an account of my two vegan journeys.

These four vegan pasta sauce recipes are made up of arrabbiata and aglio e olio, and those same sauces with additions to make new versions.

Risotto aficionados may baulk at the thought of their favourite dish being prepared with anything other than carnaroli or arborio rice, but other grains can work very well. Here are three versions of vegan risotto, each made with a different base ingredient.

My love affair with chilli really began when I sampled some made by my (then) girlfriend's mother, who had lived in Texas. Here's a recipe for a vegan version, and some cornbread to have with it.

The range of vegan burgers available today is vastly wider than it was in my younger days. Here is an account of how I witnessed the veggie burger develop, from packet mixes we combined with water, to the realistic burgers of today that 'bleed' while cooking.

All vegans encounter the eternal question, "But what do you eat?" In this article I'll show some of the foods I eat regularly, one day's total intake, and a brief review.

Inspired by an episode of "Seinfeld," I tried my hand at a calzone pizza made with eggplant filling. It was very tasty, and I've shared the recipe here.

Giving up dairy means saying goodbye to tea with milk. Many people adapt to using plant-based alternatives in their beverages, but others branch out into the wide world of herbal infusions. Some do struggle, but there are plenty of alternatives out there.

A Buddha bowl is a balanced combination of food elements; grain, protein, vegetable, dressing and topping, all of which combine to make a nutritious meal. These healthy bowls are enjoying a wave of popularity at the moment, and they are particularly favoured by vegans.

Simple recipes for vegan khichdi (kichri) and a topping of fried onion sambal. Also: how to make a bowl out of bread for an unusual serving receptacle.

Are you a new vegan who's worrying about how to deal with your non-vegan family in a calm, pleasant manner? Tensions rising in the household because of your dietary choice? Neutralise this potentially explosive situation with grace and mutual respect. Read on to find out how!

My vegan Marmite and peanut butter flapjack recipe makes the perfect high-protein, high-fibre savoury snack for Marmite lovers.

Making your own milk is as easy as pie. Vegan pie, of course. It's healthy, versatile, and inexpensive. I'll show you how.

Looking for a healthy snack alternative to roasted chickpeas? Try this vegan salt and vinegar roasted pea snack.

Holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving dinner, and sage seem to go together. Easter dinner offers another occasion to enjoy that sage flavor. Just whip up a batch of sage dressing to accompany your favorite Easter flavors. And don’t forget the brown gravy to keep that dressing yummy and moist.

These four tasty breakfasts offer a delicious start to any day. These recipes are vegan but can easily be turned into traditional vegetarian versions with a few simple substitutions.

This vegan, nutritious spaghetti sauce recipe complements any type of pasta. Make it gluten-free or oil-free to meet dietary needs without sacrificing flavor.

This pizza crust is vegan, oil free, and packed with extra nutrition from hemp hearts and nutritional yeast. Try this recipe for a guilt-free dinner, snack, or party food.

Try this naturally lactose-free and gluten-free vegan milk prepared with ragi or finger millet. Recipe video included.

Calling all chocolate lovers! This fluffy, vegan nut-free cake is guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate craving with triple chocolate goodness.

A lentil-based pasta sauce that's full of flavour.

Chocolate sandwich cookies are popular for the simple reason that they are delicious. Use this vegan recipe to make this classic at home.

You want to make healthy vegan mac and cheese but don't know how? Here are some pointers to get you started, as well as great customizable options.

You don't need to wait until the fall to enjoy pumpkin muffins! Enjoy them any time of year.

Chocolate chip cookies are an all-time favorite. Although traditional recipes make great cookies, you can give them a twist with vegan cream cheese. Warning: These cookies are highly addictive, so be sure to make a lot!

This article is a curated list of videos, links, and tips for the most joyous vegan pizza-making experience you've ever had!

Create deliciously soft and stretchy vegan homemade garlic naan bread with this simple recipe.

This recipe is a really simple way to make sweet or savory banana muffins that are vegan (no eggs or dairy are included).

Here's an easy and very hands-off recipe for a delicious, well-balanced vegan soup that will comfort you during these cooler months.

This vegan seven-layer dip is healthy, easy to make, and goes over well at parties. It doesn't require a lot of special, expensive, or hard-to-find ingredients, and it tastes incredible!

Craving something warm and vegan? Give this soup a try. This recipe has three different cooking methods depending on your time constraints.

This vegan Japanese curry recipe is made from store-cupboard ingredients, ready in one hour, and makes a perfect weeknight dinner!

Satisfy your dessert cravings with this easy vegan apple pie recipe!

This vegan Japanese-style curry sauce recipe is perfect for katsu curry, made from pantry ingredients, and ready in the same time as a store-bought cutlet.

This vegan tomatoey variation of Welsh rarebit is indulgent, tasty and the perfect alternative for those who miss cheese on toast or grilled cheese.