Category Archives: vegan

Seitan roast

Posted on December 22, 2016 by pizzarossa

Vegan, healthy, easy and ever so tasty seitan roast. I seem to be amazingly late onto the roasted seitan bandwagon… We used to make seitan all the time many years ago, but it was only ever the boiled version because … Continue reading →

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Vegan White Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2016 by pizzarossa

White Christmas is a traditional Australian treat enjoyed throughout the festive season. The recipe usually includes powdered milk, and often includes white chocolate, and I was originally going to make the family recipe that we were treated to each year … Continue reading →

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Greek chickpeas with spinach

Posted on October 14, 2016 by pizzarossa

This is Greek comfort food at its rustic best. And, for those with dietary restrictions, it’s naturally gluten free, vegan and low fat! A tasty meal in itself, or a delicious side dish. Serves 4 Preparation: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 … Continue reading →

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Summer pudding

Posted on May 2, 2016 by pizzarossa

We have a lot of visitors coming this summer, all travelling from what will be the depths of the Australian winter to the warm sunshine of the northern hemisphere. And, as always when we are expecting visitors from abroad, I … Continue reading →

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Poached pears in spiced syrup

Posted on December 30, 2015 by pizzarossa

This winter classic only takes a few minutes of active time, but is an elegant dessert which is a perfect end to a festive meal. And as an added bonus, the long, slow reducing of the syrup makes your home … Continue reading →

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Vegan fruitcake

Posted on December 1, 2015 by pizzarossa

First cab off the rank for my festive baking! Rich, boozy fruitcake is a favourite around the holidays. Enjoy it with a cup of tea on a chilly afternoon, with a warm sweet sauce for dessert or with coffee for … Continue reading →

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Mujadara

Posted on October 14, 2015 by pizzarossa

We love rice. More than just a starchy side to have with chilli or stir fry, there are so many things you can do with it – paella, risotto, biryani, sushi, puddings and tarts….. Mujadara has been on my to-do … Continue reading →

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Soba noodle salad

Posted on August 7, 2015 by pizzarossa

This Asian noodle salad is a bit of fusion – Japanese buckwheat noodles tossed with ingredients inspired by Pad Thai. Soba noodles are great in a salad – firm to the bite and providing a lovely earthy balance to the … Continue reading →

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Chickpea, couscous and beet salad

Posted on June 8, 2015 by pizzarossa

There is nothing better on a warm summer evening than a big bowl of salad. This one is loaded with goodness, it’s full of fresh flavours and a variety of textures. This salad goes really well with a drizzle of … Continue reading →