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Vegan Turkey Dinner

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Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 3rd of December 2021     Looking for a tasty vegan festival dinner for Christmas or New year?  This Turkey Style Roast from Vbites could be the answer.  It cooks in about 45 minutes and you can carve it up like a joint.  Although it did seem a little strange at first when I took it out of the oven, it did taste really good.  I had it with some cranberry sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables.  Although it was not too much like turkey, I thought it was still all right and I would have it again. 

New Year's Dinner Ideas For Vegans

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 19th of November 2021 You really need to start planing now and to make your orders or you might miss out.  If you are a traditional English person, you will be looking for that ideal roast dinner that makes everyone's New Year's day.  However, if you have just turned vegan, you might find it easier to find that special dinner if you are prepared to think outside of the box. Since New Year is only a few weeks away, it is best to start think and preparing for it now. Furthermore, it is a good idea to have a dress rehearsal to find out what you like best. No Beef Wellington This is a great one for any New Year or Christmas.  Have to say, that I was really impressed with the Wicked Wellington for Wicked Kitchen.  This is one of those dishes that you just got to try because trying to explain it would never do it the justice it deserves.  The mock meat in the middle is covered in a mushroom coat and wrapped up in a light flaky pastry.  Fantastic hot and eve

Go Vegan: A New Years Resolution

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By  McDonald, T.    |  Date 28th of December 2020 In the UK it is a tradition to make New Years resolutions.  This involves identifying things that we need to change about ourselves in order to grow as a person and then completely ignore them.  However, some people do stick to their resolutions because they pick realistic ones and plan it out beforehand.   Another successful tactic is to join in with a group such as #veganuary where lots of people new to veganism or people looking to try it out support each other in person and or online.   Find out more about veganuary here then come back and read how to make it a success. What is a vegan? A vegan is someone that doesn't eat meat or animal products such as dairy.  Neither does a vegan wear anything made from animals. The vegan society define veganism here. Why go vegan? Vegans go vega n for two main reasons: Don't want to harm or exploit the animals. Health. However, a new reason has come to the surface: the environment!  Ye

New Year Food Ideas

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 10th of November 2020 This time of year needs a great list of food and recipe ideas to choose from.  In the past it has been traditional to have meat dishes; however, veganism is more common these days.  So, if you are a vegan or have vegans to cater or, don't worry, I have included vegan options to the menu. Apples and honey or maple syrup (Vegan if you use maple syrup) Pomegranate carrots and leaks (Vegan) Challah and honey Brisket roast dinner Fish with the head still on Roasted cabbage with potatoes (Vegan) Brisket in tomato sauce with pasta Mediterranean butter beans with pasta  (Vegan) Seven veg couscous (Vegan) Beetroot and leak (Vegan) Honey cake Fruit cake Apples and honey or maple syrup  This makes a great little snack or appetiser during the festival.  Cut the apple into strips and dip into the honey or maple syrup if you are a vegan.    The fun doesn't stop there!  You can chop some apple up and have it with chopped dates, pomegranate and

Beetroot and Leak

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 30th of October 2020 Both the leak and the beetroot symbolise cutting of those or removing those that wish you harm and their bad intentions punished.  Can be served during Rosh Hosannah.  100% vegan Ingredients Beetroot Leak sliced Parsnips diced Carrots diced Courgette (zucchini) spiralized Red onion chopped Cherry tomatoes halved Sweet pepper sliced About 6 button mushrooms 1 tsp Garlic granules 1 tsp paprika 1 tablespoon of soya sauce 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Apparatus Large frying pan Sharp knife Chopping board  Method  Put everything in the frying pan with the exception of the beetroot and courgette. While the veg is lightly frying in the pan, spiralize the courgette and chop up the beetroot.  When the veg in the pan has softened, add the courgette with a very small amount of water and stir in.  Leave for 5 minutes with a lid on or until the courgette is cooked.  Add the beetroot and serve immediately.

Seven Vegetable Couscous

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 3rd of October 2020  The couscous represents many blessing while the seven vegetables represents the seven days including the day of rest that it took to create the Earth. Ingredients 1/2 Carrot 1/4 Onion 1/4 Parsnip 1/2 Bell Pepper 1/4 Zucchini 3 small florets of Broccoli 4 button Mushrooms A few Sultanas 1/4 cup of Couscous 1/4 cup of Apple juice 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar 2 Gloves of garlic   1/2 tsp of Garlic granules 1/4 Chilli  5 Olives  pinch of Saffron Salt 3 tablespoons of chopped tomatoes Method  Soak the couscous overnight in the apple juice and some water with the sultanas .  Chop all the veg into small pieces and lightly fry in a frying pan for 8 minutes with the chopped garlic. Now add the chilli, olives and tomatoes Cook for anther 5-8 minutes stirring constantly until the couscous is hot.  Serve and eat while still hot.

Apple Overnight oats For New Year

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  By McDonald, T.   |  Updated 11th of March 2024.   What better way to start the year than with something sweet?  Food that symbolises the new year just got a lift with this easy to make all day breakfast.  You can eat this at any time of the day, and it will be both stratifying and filling, and it is 100% vegan.  The fruit symbolises the hope for a fruitful year ahead while the pomegranate represents the many bless we hope to receive. Completely delicious and symbolic making it idea for New Year. Serves 1 Ingredients 1/2 a cup of rolled oats  1 cup of soya milk  1 tsp chia seeds  1/2 an apple diced 1/4 of cinnamon   4 Crushed walnuts 4 Chopped pecan nuts   10g Sultanas  A sprinkle pomegranate seeds 5g of goji berries 1/2 tsp of vanilla essence  Salt to taste 1 tablespoon of maple syrup Apparatus A jar A sharp knife Method Using a mortar and pestle, crush the chia seeds.  This allows the body to absorb more of the nutrients within the seeds.  Put all the dry ingredien