Vegan Effect

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 19th of August 2024 One simple dinner I used to miss was stewed beef slices in onion gravy.  Well, I don't have to miss this dinner any more and neither do you.  This is so simple and easy you will be able to have it many times a week if you want. I have tried with extra firm and just firm tofu and the extra firm is much easier to slice with a mandolin.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 5th of August 2025 Overnight oats have to be the simplest breakfasts I know.  You put it together the night before and in the morning you have a great tasting highly nutritious breakfast that you just pour in a bowl and eat. Basic ingredients are rolled oast and soya milk.  Great for hot summer days.

Written by   McDonald, T.    |  Date 8th of July 2024 This one of my favourite fruit breads because it's so easy and quick to make. There are many ways to make this bread, but this is a more common recipe that will make a mini loaf with about 14 serving. 

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 1st of July 2024 Do you like carrot cake?  Yes, great! So, why not try out carrot cake flavoured overnight oats?  I know, you think that i'm having you on, but I'm not and it is such a great treat in the morning or anytime.  It still has that creamy taste and texture, but with a distinct carrot cake flavour and with the added bonus of vitamin A.

  Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 24th of June 2024 No need for kneading makes it so easy! All you have to do is mix all the ingredients together and leave it overnight before baking it the next day. Adding in some folding will improve your bread no end while the salt and sugar help to preserve it for longer although it's not likely to be around long if you know what I mean. Waste Short term waste: Zero  Long term waste: Flour packaging Yeast packaging Sugar packaging  Salt container  Mix the dry ingredients together. Sticky dough. After 12 hours, put into a big pot. Notes Hydration is at 80%, but you can go higher. Baker's notes Flour 100% (500 g) Water 86% (430 g) Yeast 1.4% (7 g) dry  [Fresh is 4% (20) g]  Salt 1.8% (9 g) Makes one 800 g loaf Ingredients 250 g white strong bread flour 2 50 g wholemeal strong bread flour 1 tsp of sugar (optional, but advisable) 9 g Salt   7 g active dry yeast/

Written by   McDonald, T.    |  Date 17th of June 2024 This is a dish you just must try.  It's so tasty and filling.  The Korean spices gives this a fantastic flavour and the veg and tofu add to the texture and increase the variety of flavours. 

  Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 10th of June 2025   I very simple, but delightful dish that makes a fun mid-week addition to your repertoire.  Beautiful chunky vegetables in a tangy tomato sauce.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 3rd of June 2024 These are a wonderful addition to your home cooking repertoire.  These patties have a great zingy taste with a little kick from the spices. The jackfruit gives them an amazing texture making them just moist enough. Low in cals too.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 27th of May 2024 Cashew cream with chilli pepper is just as good as it sounds.  This dinner has a fresh zingy taste with all the comfort you can imagine while the sultanas add that unexpected sweetness. 

    By McDonald, T.   |  Date 20th of May 2024 I have tried making these before, but something was not quite right.  Last time I used flax egg, which may have added too much moisture.  I concluded that next time I would use an egg replacement such as Orgran and leave it in the oven for just a bit longer.