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6 Essential Vegan Dishes You Need to Try Right Now

Published on September 28, 2017 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

Are you thinking of adding more vegan dishes to your cooking repertoire but are not sure where to start? You are not alone. I meet many people who feel daunted by vegan food, unsure if it will be any good. When I first became flexitarian, my knowledge of vegan recipes was literally limited to salads. Looking for […]

10 Best Vegan Instagram Accounts to Follow This World Vegan Month

Published on November 1, 2016 | in Green Living By theflexitarian |

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November 1st is World Vegan Day and the start of World Vegan Month. To celebrate, the Vegan Society is organising many events alongside a 30 Day Vegan Pledge. Their website is also listing some of the Special Offers running throughout the month. When it comes to food, I always found the word “vegan” quite daunting. A diet purely based on plant-based food was […]

100 Recipes For A Merry & Happy Vegetarian Christmas

Published on December 18, 2015 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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“New traditions need to start somewhere . . ” this is how Yotam Ottolenghi introduced his vegetarian Christmas recipes a couple of weeks ago on twitter. New traditions… I like this especially as I see this is something we could be embracing as a family. Most people will not think about eating turkey the rest of the year, […]

Christmas: 5 Fantastic Cookbooks For Vegans

Published on December 10, 2015 | in Cookbook Reviews By theflexitarian |

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These 5 cookbooks for vegans are truly fantastic. Packed with delicious recipes suitable for vegans but also enjoyed by meat eaters. Ideal for a any flexitarian who is looking for plant-based recipe ideas. (This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting The Flexitarian). Peace and Parsnips: Vegan Cooking for Everyone From Wales with love … […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2014 Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks

Holiday Gift Guide: Vegetarian & Vegan Cookbooks

Published on December 8, 2014 | in Cookbook Reviews, Gift Guides By theflexitarian |

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Want to inspire someone to eat less meat? Or are you looking for a gift for a seasoned vegetarian or vegan? Here is a pick some of my favourite vegetarian and vegan cookbooks published this year. Let me know in the Comments box below if I have missed your favourite.

In Season – 50 Butternut Squash Recipes

Published on November 26, 2014 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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Butternut squash is so versatile it accommodates soups, salads, pasta, tarts, curries, chillis and even desserts. Its sweet nutty taste pairs wonderfully with cheese, mushrooms, kale, spinach, fruits, sage & rosemary. With a gorgeous orange flesh naturally rich in beta carotene, vitamin Bs, potassium and fibre, butternut squash is an essential Winter vegetable. Because of […]

5 Last Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

Published on November 25, 2014 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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Guilt-free indulgence with these 5 last minute vegan Thanksgiving desserts! Choose from 2 traditional pumpkin pies, a luscious double chocolate torte, a crowd-pleaser cheesecake or our simple French apple tart. Follow our Pinterest board below for more meat-free, vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving inspiration! Follow The Flexitarian’s board Thanksgiving on Pinterest.

24 Meat Free Recipes For Bonfire Night

Published on November 3, 2014 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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Don’t miss my selection of 30 Meat Free Recipes For Bonfire Night and warm up after the fireworks with some delicious vegetarian and vegan food. Make them ahead so you can enjoy the evening. I have selected some warming soups, easy one-pot dishes, must-have baked potatoes and delicious desserts that the whole family can enjoy. Pumpkin Soup […]

7 Easy Ways To Add Vegetarian Protein To Your Breakfast

Published on July 30, 2014 | in Health & Nutrition, Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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A typical breakfast made of juice, cereal, toast and milk is high in carbohydrates and not the best balanced way to start the day. Adding protein to your breakfast is beneficial to both adults and children whether you follow a vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian or omnivore diet. Eating more lean protein in the morning helps regulate […]

40 Recipes To Use Overripe Bananas

Published on May 21, 2014 | in Left Over Recipes, Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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Overripe bananas make the perfect ingredient for vegan cakes as they bind the batter so well you do not have to use eggs. You’ll find more ideas for baking with egg substitutes here. They are not only more flavoursome but are also easier to digest than unripe bananas as the high starch content changes to sugar during […]