How To Cook Without A Recipe

On the blog today, you can read my review of @colonelsaab Veganuary menu.|AD| ⠀ Stepping into Colonel Saab feels like stepping into a museum. The decor has been curated by hotelier Roop Partap Choudhary as a “love letter” to his family and India. It is absolutely beautiful and filled with captivating collectables, artefacts and art pieces.⠀ ⠀ Take a peek at some of the dishes on its new vegan menu:⠀ #1 - Indian crisps fried snack platter⠀ #2 - jackfruit thepla ⠀ #3 - red quinoa salad⠀ #4 - soya masala infused with Indian spices⠀ #5 - coconut and blueberry rice phirni + vegan chocolate cake⠀ #6 - Main dining room lit up by a canopy of ornate chandeliers from Firozabad. 😍⠀ ⠀ Colonel Saab is running a special offer for Veganuary, with 50% off the vegan menu on Monday and Tuesday and 30% off on Wednesday to Saturday until the end of the month.⠀ ⠀ Details are on the blog. Link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ #veganuary #veganuary2022 #vegan #plantbased #london #holborn #indianfood #veganfood #review #restaurant #restaurantreview #food #eatingout #flexitarian

This vegetarian recipe for Quorn chilli con carne (or shall I say sin carne) makes a hearty and tasty meal that the whole family can enjoy. ⠀ ⠀ I like to serve it with rice topped with tortilla chips, fresh coriander, guacamole, (dairy-free) yoghurt, and some extra chilli. This recipe also makes yummy leftovers.⠀ ⠀ You can find the details of this recipe on the blog. Link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ #meatfreemonday #meatlessmonday #flexitarian #veggierecipes #vegetarian #recipes #instagood #instafood #quorn #meatfree

Fancy a healthy and gluten-free dinner? Bursting with flavours my stir-fried cauliflower rice with sticky tofu is simply delicious 😋 The tofu and cauliflower rice are pan-fried while the rest of the vegetables are steamed. So good and easily adaptable to whatever vegetables you have in your fridge or freezer. You can find the recipe on the blog. Link in my bio. ⠀ ⠀ #vegan #recipe #flexitarian #meatfree #lessmeat #moreplants #instafood #instagood #veganrecipes #vegano #plantbased #instavegan #plantbasedfood #veggie #vegansofig #recipes #veganfood #tofu #cauliflower #sunday #sundayvibes #healthy #glutenfree

Give your leftover mash a tasty makeover with this potato waffle recipe.⠀ ⠀ Quick and easy this is perfect for brunch, lunch or as a light dinner. You can load them up with your favourite toppings. Just keep it colourful 🌈⠀ ⠀ For the bottom waffle on the picture, I have used a mixture of raw ingredients I had in the fridge: watercress, herby dairy-free yoghurt, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, red onion, avocado and microgreens. Other ideas include beetroot, pepper, grated carrot, steamed broccoli, baby spinach leaves etc…⠀ ⠀ For the top waffle, I have used watercress, tomatoes, avocado, tempeh bacon (kindly sent to me by @betternature_ ) and some maple syrup. Delish! ⠀ ⠀ I am using an organic egg here (courtesy of our rescue hens!) because the waffles hold slightly better together with it rather than with a chia egg. But if you want to make this recipe 100% plant-based, you can use a chia egg. Simply make sure that once cooked, you remove the waffle very carefully from the waffle iron.⠀ ⠀ Grab the recipe on the blog. Link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ #gifted #leftover #breakfast #mash #meatfree #flexitarian #breakfast #vegan #vegetarian #veggie #recipes #dairyfree #glutenfree #plantbasedfood #instafood #instagood #lunch #brunch #saturday #saturdayvibes #weekendvibes #weekend

Good morning 🌅 This winter porridge is loaded with vitamins from mango, banana, kiwi, orange and pomegranate. Topped with almond butter, almonds and shelled hemp this is a great combo to brighten up your day. Check out my grid post of yesterday about Lilk new plant-based milks, they are perfect for this recipe. INGREDIENTS 150 g organic porridge / rolled oats 500 ml dairy-free milk 1 tsp vanilla extract FRUIT TOPPINGS: 1 kiwi 1/2 mango 1/4 orange 1/2 banana 1/4 pomegranate ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS: 2 generous tsp almond butter a few almonds 2-3 tsp shelled hemp shredded mint leaves maple syrup to taste INSTRUCTIONS - Mix the milk, oats and vanilla in a container or jar. Close the lid and shake well. Cover and leave in the fridge overnight. - When ready to use share evenly between two bowls. - Top with sliced banana, kiwi, mango, orange and pomegranate seeds. - Add almond butter, almonds, shelled hemp and mint leaves. - Sweeten to taste with maple syrup. The recipe is on the blog. Link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ #vegan #recipe #flexitarian #moreplants #instafood #instagood #veganrecipes #vegano #plantbased #instavegan #plantbasedfood #veggie #vegansofig #recipes #veganfood #porridge #oat #winter #breakfast #veganuary #veganuary2022 #glutenfree

🥛 Do you have a favourite plant-based milk? I like soya, oat or almond to cook with, oat barista for coffee and tea, and almond or oat in my morning porridge and cereals. There are definitely plenty of choices out there, but what about versatile all-rounders ⠀ ⠀ |AD| For Veganuary, I have partnered with Lilk, a brand new range of dairy-free milk that blends different grains and seeds to create delicious plant-based milks that are truly versatile. ⠀ ⠀ @its_lilk was created by sibling founders, Elisa and Bastien Eymery, who began blending during lockdown in their East London home - one is lactose intolerant, the other a milk-lover looking for a compromise-free alternative.⠀ ⠀ Just launched in Ocado, Lilk currently offers two dairy-free blends:⠀ The Common Blend: a mix of oat and rice. It has a really delicious milky taste without any aftertaste. We love it in porridge, cereals, hot drinks or straight from a glass. While not as creamy as a barista milk, it mixes well in coffee and tea. It is also ideal for baking and cooking.⠀ ⠀ The Lush Blend: a mix of oat, coconut, and quinoa that has a delicious nutty taste. I love it in my morning cereals and it also adds flavoursome and rich notes to coffees. It is also great to bake with.⠀ ⠀ Over the past few weeks, we have been trying Lilk at home and were really impressed by the difference blending different grains and seeds makes. It certainly enhances the best characteristics of each ingredient to create the perfect balanced milk. ⠀ ⠀ As you can see from the pictures above, I made pancakes, iced coffee, porridge and we also enjoyed Lilk straight from the bottle. 👌👌⠀ ⠀ If you fancy trying it out, don’t miss Lilk’s fantastic 2-for-1 intro offer, from 5 – 25 January 2022 at @Ocado⠀ ⠀ #lilk #howdoyoulilkit #plantbased #plantbasedmilk #flexitarian #vegan #dairyfree #veganuary #veganuary2022 #plantbasedfood #veganfood #vegansofig #veganuk