Vegan Effect

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 11th of September 2023 Although I am not one to advocate for junk food, sometimes people like to have something different.  Pizza is by no means healthy even if it is vegan; nonetheless, it is fun to eat.  You can, of course, buy vegan pizzas these days, but it is never the same as making your own.  This is a great recipe for making a pizza base leaving only the toppings to be decided by you.   You have two options: Deep pan pizza base (Is like Italian flat bread and uses yeast) Thin and crispy pizza base (no yeast)

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 4th of September 2023 I love a great apple pie!  This is easy and tasty.  So simple to make and so easy to eat.  Admittedly, I used the pre made pastry from a superstore because it is vegan relatively cheap and very convenient for me.  The apples come from a local orchard, which I stewed with sugar and spices to bring out the flavour.  I used dark brown sugar, which gave it a distinct flavour and its dark colour.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 28th of August 2023 If you want a simple traditional, this is an excellent vegan version of this family favourite.  I never had this enough as a boy and found it made winter so much more bearable.  There is nothing flash about this stew and it just has a few ingredients.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 21st of August 2023       I love a good pie and this is just what I needed!  Very simple and tasty. This pie is easy and has is reminiscent of a mince meat and onion pie.  I used TVP as the mince and flavoured it with balsamic vinegar.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 14th of August 2023  Fresh tasting dinner.  The lemon and mint combine to create a fresh taste with plenty of flavour. The aubergine and couscous soak up lots of different flavours that go great with the different texture that the onion and bell pepper provide.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 7th of August 2023   Fancy a little low calorie snack or something different for breakfast?  What ever the reason, these bagels are fantastic! So easy and only 143 cals each. Makes 2 bagels Time 30 minutes Ingredients 90 g of fat free vegan yoghurt 40 g of plain flour  30 g of wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder A pinch of salt  Sesame seeds (optional) Method  Mix the yoghurt, flour, salt, and baking powder into a dough. Knead until smooth. Knead the dough into donut-like shapes. Top with sesame seeds (optional) Place on a baking tray with a silicon sheet or dust with flour and bake at 180C for 20-25mins. I hope that you liked this blog and if you do try this recipe, please let me know how you got on and what it turned out like. You can leave a comment in the comments below.  

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 31st of July 2023 At first, I thought this was not going to be that good.  How wrong I was!  This is truly great in so many ways.  It tastes great and has a superb texture.  It is great in a sandwich or on a jacket potato as a topping.  Easy and cheap to make; you will not regret making this.

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 24th of July 2023 Usually, I would stuff a pepper with rice, since I was on the lookout for something more protein, I chose quinoa.  Quinoa contains fewer calories than rice and helps to reduce cholesterol and has a lower GI than rice.

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 17th of July 2023 If you have a liking for chocolate cereal, perhaps you will love this!  Making your own chocolate treat for breakfast is simple.  Just add a couple of spoonfuls of cocoa powder to your overnight oats and prepare to be amazed.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 10th of July 2023    If you want a very simple side dish or even dinner, this is so easy and quick! I love this dish because it is tasty and goes well with a lot of things.  You have two options: use white rice or cauliflower rice.  I hope you chose the cauliflower rice option because it is so good!