Roasted red pepper strips (without the skin)
Sweet, smoky and succulent, these skinless Italian-style roasted red pepper strips are perfect as a Mediterranean side dish or as part of an antipasto spread.
Appetizers, starters and finger food
A selection of delectable vegan appetizers, starters, finger food and crowd-pleasing party foods for every occasion! From easy to elaborate, hot or cold, there’s something for all your vegan entertaining needs! Hot and spicy onion bhajis, with cool cucumber raita; fried courgette flowers; Italian focaccia and farinata; polpette… these are just a few of the tempting recipes you’ll find in this category!
Semi-dried cherry tomatoes in oil
Homemade semi-dried cherry tomatoes in oil are perfect for Italian antipasto or Middle Eastern mezze platters! Or simply add them to pasta, salads, sandwiches and bruschetta!
Roasted aubergine slices
All the tips and tricks for crispy, tender aubergine slices that are guaranteed to go down a storm! Perfect as is, with a sauce or dip, or layered in moussaka and parmigiana etc.
Vegan tunacado
A delicious vegan tuna and avocado filling for sandwiches and vegan involtini. Thick, creamy and bursting with fresh summer flavours!
Torta verde
Torta verde del Ponente ligure – an exquisite savoury green vegetable pie from the region of Liguria in Italy. Perfect for entertaining or taking to the beach or on picnics!
Roasted balsamic onions
These Italian roasted balsamic borettane onions are deliciously sweet and tangy. Just perfect as a hot side dish or as part of an antipasto or buffet spread.
Vegan smoked salmon
A show-stopping vegan smoked salmon for your home entertaining! Made with the humble carrot, this “smoked salmon” has an authentic smoky flavour and silky texture. Perfect for sushi, poke bowls, and for loading onto toast and bagels!
Vegan tuna paté
A homemade vegan tuna paté that tastes like real tuna! Creamy, spreadable and simply delicious, it’s perfect for any vegan feast!
Polpette di melanzane
These aubergine polpette are crispy on the outside and tender and moist inside! Serve on their own or in tomato sauce. Mouthwateringly delicious, healthy, and easy to make!
Red onion and rosemary focaccia
A light and fluffy Italian red onion and rosemary focaccia – crispy on the outside but moist and tender on the inside!
Pan-roasted chestnuts
All the tips and little secrets on how to make perfect pan-roasted chestnuts! Easy to peel, lightly charred but moist and buttery on the inside, with an irresistible smoky flavour!
Baba ganoush (moutabal)
Everyone’s favourite! The Middle Eastern dip or side dish made from smoky aubergine pulp, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and Levantine flavourings.
Stuffed artichokes
Succulent Italian-style stuffed artichokes with a filling of breadcrumbs, vegan parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley. Tender and moist with a crispy top!
cucumber raita
Deliciously cool and refreshing vegan cucumber and mint raita! Perfect as a side dish to an Indian main course or as a dip.
Onion bhaji
Crispy golden onion bhaji – the immensely popular Indian snack and appetiser! How to make perfect bhajis at home in less than 20 minutes!
Oven-roasted parsnips
Oven-roasted parsnips! Perfect as a side dish for the festive table, weeknight dinners or as a hot snack food. Super quick and easy to make!
Farinata
An authentic recipe for farinata! A deliciously crispy speciality chickpea flatbread from Liguria.
Focaccia with cherry tomatoes and oregano
Deliciously light and fluffy Italian focaccia with cherry tomatoes and oregano. Crispy on the outside and deliciously soft and chewy on the inside!
Fried courgette flowers (in beer batter)
Courgette flowers fried in beer batter – irresistibly crispy on the outside and mouthwateringly soft on the inside!