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Vegan Bean Chilli and Two Vegan Recipe Book Reviews

16th January 2017 by Choclette Filed Under: Book Reviews, Dinner Recipes, Giveaways, Vegan Recipes, World Cuisine

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A delicious, warming and hearty vegetable stew made with aduki beans. This vegan bean chilli is just the sort of nourishing food to cook up for a crowd. Serve with rice, baked potatoes or crusty bread.

Vegan Bean Chilli

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As promised for this month of Veganuary, I’m trying to up the number of vegan meals I eat. This has been massively helped by the acquisition of two recently published vegan recipe books authored by talented fellow food bloggers. You’ll find reviews of the books below along with a recipe for veggie chilli which has been rather heavily adapted from one of them. Twas ever thus …

Bit of the Good Stuff by Sharon Collins

Sharon is a long standing plant-based whole food blogger over at Bit of the Good Stuff. Due to popular demand, Sharon self-published over a hundred of her recipes and created an excellent cookbook which I’m really excited about. Despite the wealth of recipes on the internet, I still love print cookbooks. So I desperately hope that online books won’t ever entirely replace them.

Bit of the Good Stuff

Bit of the Good Stuff is definitely my kind of book. It’s not only beautifully illustrated, but the recipes are wholesome, hearty and delicious and everything is made from scratch. Sharon cooks the way I like to cook and uses similar ingredients. I guess that should be no surprise as she is a fellow member of the Suma Blogger’s Network.

Sharon starts by explaining the benefits that a whole food plant-based diet have made to her and her family. It must be working; her 13 year old son has not yet had a single day off school through sickness. Sharon no longer has the aches, pains and sinusitis she did before adopting this way of eating and her husband has more stamina when mountain biking and rides faster than ever before. I’m not sure I’m ready to give up dairy yet, but I feel almost tempted.

If you struggle with getting kids to eat their five a day, Sharon throws in several tips on how to encourage them to love their veggies. She also outlines some of her favourite ingredients and kitchen essentials. The recipes are divided into five chapters: breakfasts & elevenses; soups; lunches & light dinners; mains; desserts, treats & snacks. Time to get stuck in.

The recipes are family friendly, easy to follow and easy to make. Each one is accompanied by a clear and appealing photograph taken by Sharon herself. How cool is that? I particularly like The Good Stuff, nuggets of nutritional information that accompany most of the recipes. The recipe for Chive & Onion Frittata with sun-dried tomato, for example, tells us that “onions are great immune-boosters and are packed with antibacterial, anti-inflamatory and antiviral nutrients”.

After I attended a vegan cookery workshop at The Vegetarian Society last year, I bought myself a tub of nutritional yeast flakes. It has sat in my cupboard unopened ever since; I just never think to use it. Thanks to Sharon, I now have several recipes to try it in, including Cashew ‘Parmesan’, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Spinach & Tofu Pie.

If you’re wanting to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet or you’re vegan and looking to widen your cooking repertoire, I can’t recommend this book highly enough. You can buy it online at the Bit of the Good Stuff’s bookshop. It’s an absolute bargain at £14.99 plus p&p. For the month of January, you can get a 20% discount and delivery worldwide if you enter “VEGANUARY” at the check out.

You can also buy Bit of the Good Stuff: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Plant-Powered Recipes for All the Family to Enjoy*blank on Amazon.

Sharon's Rainbow Veggie Chilli used as inspiration for my vegan bean chilli.

I’ve only made one of the recipes so far, but I’ve got several bookmarked including: Green Pea Tostadas, Nut Koftas and Butternut Squash & Apricot Tagine. As regular readers will know, I can’t resist the sweet stuff, so I will have to try these Easy Vegan Waffles, Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Giant Peanut Butter Cups in due course.

Vegan Bean Chilli

As I’m almost incapable of following recipes and tend to use whatever I have available, I’m giving you the vegan bean chilli recipe I was inspired to make from the book, rather than the original Rainbow Veggie Chilli. You’ll need to head to Sharon’s blog for that, or better still buy the book.

The main task involved in making this vegan bean chilli is chopping all the veg. The rest is very quick and extremely simple. Start by frying the leeks and carrots in a large pan. Then add the remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil and simmer for thirty minutes. That’s all there is to it. 

Use whatever vegetables you have to hand for this vegan bean chilli. It’s not worth going out to buy specific ones which may not be in season. I used leeks, carrots, red pepper, sweetcorn and mushrooms in mine. But differently coloured peppers, onions, celery, sweet potato, courgettes, peas, aubergine, pumpkin or squash are all good.

Aduki beans are small and tasty. They’re similar to black beans, but red in colour and they work particularly well in a veggie chilli. But do feel free to swap them for other beans such as red kidney or black.

Vegan in 15 by Kate Ford

With more and more people wanting to embrace a vegan lifestyle or at the very least attempting to eat less meat and dairy meals, Kate’s Vegan in 15 is timely. It’s a great guide for the novice vegan shopper and cook as it contains over 60 quick-to-make recipes. You’ll find tips on going vegan as well as planning, shopping and cooking.

If you’re worried about nutrition and where you’ll get your protein and calcium from, Kate has you covered. She also gives a fairly comprehensive guide on stocking the store cupboard.

Vegan in 15

The book contains over 60 recipes and you can prepare them all in fifteen minutes or less. The recipes are divided into seven chapters: Easy Brunch, Speedy Soups, Salads, Fast Lunch, Small Plates, Main Courses and Decadent Desserts. The recipes are diverse; as well as the pasta, risotto and stews you’d expect to find, there are plenty of gems such as Tahini and Cashew Quinoa Bowl with Garlic and Ginger Mushrooms.

I do love a good breakfast, so what suggestions, I wondered did Kate have for us? Turns out she has some fabulous ideas.. Bubble and Squeak Fry-Up with Grilled Tomatoes sounds like a great start to the weekend, although I’ve also fallen for the Smashed Avocado on Toast with Crispy Spring Onions and Chilli Yoghurt. I’m rather wishing now that I’d tried the Hazelnut and Plum Porridge with Pumpkin Seeds for breakfast this morning. Luckily, there is always tomorrow

Yesterday, I made Cannellini Beans with Cavolo Nero. It was speedy and delicious, although in fact I substituted borlotti beans and savoy cabbage as that’s what I had to hand. The recipe was very easy to follow, included alternatives to the cavolo nero and a useful top tip. Today I’m thinking I quite fancy the Speedy Bean Burger with Gherkins and Mustard Mayo or maybe Black Bean Tacos with avocado and Roasted Peppers.

Borlotti Beans

Some of the recipes are cooked from scratch, some use ready made products. As mentioned earlier, I tend to cook most things from scratch, but it’s always useful to have a few standbys in the cupboard and I do occasionally resort to “cheat” ingredients. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is pressed for time at some point or other.

I particularly like the handy little “check” symbol next to any ingredient that might contain animal products. It’s always a good idea to read the labels in my experience.

The recipes are mostly unillustrated, but there are a few photographs by Romas Foord in the middle of the book to whet your appetite. I’m rather taken by the picture of the Chocolate and Peanut Butter ‘Freakshake’ and even more so by the recipe. It’s a much healthier version of the ‘Freakshakes’ that have suddenly become so popular, but it still sounds decadent and delicious.

With two weeks of Veganuary left, now’s a good time to get hold of this book and try a few of the recipes. Published in pbk by Short Books, Vegan in 15: Delicious Plant-based recipes you can cook in 15 minutes or lessblank is widely available at £8.99. Kate’s blog, The Veg Space is well worth visiting too.

Other Vegan Stew Recipes You Might Like

  • Carlin pea stew with red peppers
  • Cypriot vegetable stew
  • Oca peanut stew
  • Ribollita
  • Slow cooker vegetable stew with mushroom dumplings

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Thanks for visiting Tin and Thyme. If you make this vegan bean chilli, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below. And do please rate the recipe. Have you any top tips? Do share photos on social media too and use the hashtag #tinandthyme, so I can spot them.

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Vegan Bean Chilli – The Recipe

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A delicoius, warming and hearty vegetable chilli made with aduki beans. Serve with rice, baked potatoes or crusty bread for a nourishing crowd pleaser.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: aduki beans, stew, vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Choclette @ Tin and Thyme

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large leek - sliced
  • 1 large carrot - scrubbed, topped, tailed and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli - seeds removed & finely chopped
  • 1 large red pepper - seeds removed and roughly chopped
  • 6 chestnut mushrooms - diced
  • 100 g frozen sweetcorn
  • 500 g cooked aduki beans (or use 2 x 400g tins)
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes + ½ tin water
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • ¼ tsp dried stevia leaves (or 1 tsp unrefined sugar)

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, fry the leeks and carrots in the oil over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add all the other ingredients, cover and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes by which time the carrot should be tender and the flavours amalgamated.
  • Serve with rice, baked potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

Aduki beans are small and tasty. Similar to black beans, but red in colour, they work particularly well in a veggie chilli. But do feel free to swap them for other beans such as red kidney or black.
Provides four large servings, but could easily stretch to five.
Adapted from Bit of the Good Stuff by Sharon Collins.
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 1290mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4424IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg
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Sharing

I’m sending my vegan bean chilli off to Baking Queen and Farmersgirl Kitchen for the Slow Cooked Challenge. Whilst the chilli doesn’t take that long to cook, I slow cooked the aduki beans beforehand that I then used in the chilli.

A Bit of the Good Stuff Giveaway

Sharon is kindly offering one Tin and Thyme reader a copy of her excellent book. To be in with a chance of winning, please fill in the Gleam widget below. You will need to leave a comment on this post, answering the question, which then gives you additional chances to enter if you so wish. Gleam will pick a winner at random from the entries received who will then be contacted via e-mail.

If you are commenting anonymously, please give me some way of identifying you as I verify the validity of all entries. Any automated entries will be disqualified. This giveaway is only open to those with a UK postal address. Winners will need to respond within 5 days of being contacted. Failure to do this may result in another winner being picked. There are no cash alternatives.

 

The book is offered and provided by Sharon Collins and Tin and Thyme accepts no responsibility for the acts or defaults of said third party. Tin and Thyme reserves the right to cancel or amend the giveaway and these terms and conditions without notice.

Closing date is Thursday 16 February 2017 
 
Do take a look at the Tin and Thyme giveaways page to see if there’s anything else you’d like to enter.
 

Bit of the Good Stuff

Thanks to Sharon and Kate for the books. I was not required to write positive reviews and as always, all opinions are my own. The post contains affiliate links which are marked by an asterisk*.  Buying through a link will not cost you any more, but I will get a small commission. This helps to keep Tin and Thyme blithe and blogging. 

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  1. blankHannah McAnulty says

    16th February 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I’ve been vegetarian for almost a year & would eventually like to go vegan. At the moment I only eat cheese & milk products a couple of times a week. I think that vegan food is delicious, if it has lots of herbs and spices or else it can be very bland.

    Reply
  2. blankKarin Wistow says

    16th February 2017 at 11:22 pm

    I would be a vegan but I am worried about the protein without meat, but I have enjoyed some great vegan meals.

    Reply
    • blankChoclette says

      17th February 2017 at 5:46 pm

      There’s plenty of advice on protein in the book Karin.

      Reply
  3. blankDiane Duggan says

    16th February 2017 at 11:17 pm

    I’m a vegetarian but also eat vegan food – its healthier and less fattening.

    Reply
  4. blankAdrian Bold says

    16th February 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I’m not vegan, but I have had some great vegan meals.

    Reply
  5. blankTammy Neal says

    16th February 2017 at 9:52 pm

    I’m not a vegan but I do love some nice vegan meals x

    Reply
  6. blankCatherine Gregory says

    16th February 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Vegan food can be tasty as long as a lot of flavour and seasoning used

    Reply
  7. blanksarah robertson says

    16th February 2017 at 8:17 pm

    I am trying to eat more vegan as I have been having problem with my stomache and digestion so thought it was worth a try. So far so good and I am enjoying it

    Reply
    • blankChoclette says

      16th February 2017 at 8:59 pm

      That’s interesting to hear. Hope it works for you and good luck.

      Reply
  8. blankHayley Todd says

    16th February 2017 at 6:58 pm

    I am Vegan and one of my daughter’s is vegetarian. I love the wide range of delicious recipes that are now available for Vegans.

    Reply
    • blankChoclette says

      16th February 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Things have definitely improved in recent years – thank goodness!

      Reply
  9. blankFiona jk42 says

    16th February 2017 at 6:53 pm

    I’m vegetarian and also lacto-intolerant, so I eat a lot of vegan food. Pretty much all the food I cook for myself is vegan, but if I eat out it’s usually easier to find vegetarian dishes rather than vegan ones. And if I’m offered cake I find it hard to resist!

    Reply
  10. blankKirsty Woods says

    16th February 2017 at 6:50 pm

    I think its great and very tasty and healthy 🙂 great prize xx

    Reply
  11. blankKARL BOROWY says

    16th February 2017 at 6:17 pm

    daughter is a vegan —sometimes she makes me a vegan chocolate cake

    Reply
  12. blankEmma Louise Elliott says

    16th February 2017 at 4:54 pm

    I must admit I have never tried vegan recipes but I am not against the idea xxx

    Reply
  13. blankaisha says

    16th February 2017 at 3:02 pm

    im not a vegan however if there is a tasty vegan meal i can make which doesnt include eating an animal i would make it on a regular basis if i enjoyed it xx

    Reply
  14. blankjackie curran says

    16th February 2017 at 2:09 pm

    My daughter is vegan, we have experimented with recipes , has really enjoyed most of them. I have used a fair bit of chickpeas and coconut milk.

    Reply
  15. blankSarah Phillips says

    16th February 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Have been looking for way to get more veg in, but in delicious ways! This book would be perfect 🙂

    Reply
  16. blankElizabeth Smith says

    16th February 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I believe the health and eco gains but am put off because there is so much coverage on what you can’t eat – but these books might be the answer

    Reply
  17. blankmeryl thomas says

    16th February 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Vegan food is the best- it is healthy, tasty and you can feel good about yourself as you are eating it, as you know that you are helping save the planet and prevent cruelty to our furry, scale and feathery friends.

    Reply
  18. blankkaren Howden says

    16th February 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I find it very hard to stay Vegan, and I do worry that I crave foods that Im not supposed to have

    Reply
  19. blankJessica Hutton says

    16th February 2017 at 11:31 am

    I’m not a vegan but my dad and sister are and I really enjoy some of the food when I visit their house each week. Xx

    Reply
  20. blankJulie Edwards says

    16th February 2017 at 9:26 am

    I would love to be vegan but with having a nut allergy I think my choices would be very limited. My good friend is vegan and she is so fit and healthy. I want to be like that. I am trying to do a vegetarian meal once a week for a start.

    Reply
  21. blankJoshua Normanton says

    16th February 2017 at 2:12 am

    I’m not vegan but the food is tasty

    Reply
  22. blankJoanna Kasznicki says

    16th February 2017 at 12:32 am

    my sister is a vegan even though I’m not, but the food is still really tasty.

    Reply
  23. blankclaire little says

    15th February 2017 at 11:44 pm

    I enjoy them

    Reply
  24. blankSarahann Tonner says

    15th February 2017 at 11:43 pm

    I’m not a #full vegan’ myself but I have plenty of friends who are so I eat a lot of vegan meals. They are tasty, delicious and perhaps more surprisingly to people – versatile. I’m certainly working towards becoming a full vegan.

    Reply
  25. blankTim Millington says

    15th February 2017 at 11:24 pm

    Vegan food is nutritional and often delicious. I changed from vegetarian to vegan 10 years ago and still enjoy all the best food

    Reply
  26. blankKat Lucas says

    15th February 2017 at 11:21 pm

    I think it’s difficult to be able to find good tasty Vegan food especially with busy lifestyles

    Reply
  27. blankellie spider says

    15th February 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I’m not a vegan but my niece is and as she comes for dinner at least once a week I dont mind eating it. There are plenty of animal free products out there

    Reply
  28. blankMaria Jane Knight says

    15th February 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Im not a vegan as i love Dairy and Eggs too much but there are some vegan recipes that we enjoy as a family on a regular basis.

    Reply
  29. blankEmma Davison says

    15th February 2017 at 8:35 pm

    It sounds tricky to maintain but nice for the odd meal here and there.

    Reply
  30. blankAndrew Hindley says

    15th February 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I’m not vegan but I do like vegan food and recipes

    Reply
  31. blankJo McPherson says

    15th February 2017 at 7:30 pm

    I think vegan food is great, we often have vegan meals – just requires more thinking about

    Reply
  32. blankAngela Kelly says

    15th February 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I’m interested in vegan food, but not confident enough in my cooking skills to give it a go.

    Reply
  33. blankEmma Wolski says

    15th February 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Im not vegan but often order a vegan meal in restaurants as they use ingriedients I am a bit scared of but are so yummy!

    Reply
  34. blankHelen says

    15th February 2017 at 10:17 am

    To be encouraged at every opportunity

    Reply
  35. blankhannah oneill says

    14th February 2017 at 8:59 pm

    I think it can be tasty but I couldn’t do it all the time!

    Reply
  36. blankSheri Darby says

    14th February 2017 at 8:07 pm

    People tell me how cruelly dairy products are produced, but I think VEGAN would be too expensive

    Reply
  37. blankCaroline Bourne says

    13th February 2017 at 9:00 pm

    I think its much better for your health

    Reply
  38. blankLorraine Stone says

    13th February 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I used to think that they were bland meals and that they wouldn’t fill me up. But for the last 18 months I have been slowly eating more of them and am finding that I really enjoy them. It is also great to find new recipes to try.

    Reply
  39. blankVictoria Prince says

    13th February 2017 at 10:16 am

    My thoughts on vegan food are that there are many vegan dishes I really enjoy 🙂 and the choice is so much greater than it used to be. Definitely doesn’t have to be bland and boring!

    Reply
  40. blankSamantha R says

    12th February 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I’m vegetarian so I do eat a lot of vegan food – I don’t think I could manage being vegan myself but really respect those who are.

    Reply
  41. blankSus // roughmeasures.com says

    12th February 2017 at 10:35 am

    I have yet to see Sharon’s book, but have heard so many good things about it! Kate’s is fantastic, just browsing through it now!

    Reply
  42. blankmaria dhillon says

    11th February 2017 at 9:25 pm

    i found it hard trying it the first time but I feel there are more options and have been finding it easier

    Reply
  43. blankADEINNE TONNER says

    9th February 2017 at 8:50 pm

    My thoughts on vegan food is if it tastes amazing without meat then i will happily eat it and make it for my family too

    Reply
  44. blankDale Dow says

    9th February 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I like it, and while nobody in my house is vegan, I do make a lot of vegan recipes as find them far more healthy for my growing boys

    Reply
  45. blankSandra Clarke says

    9th February 2017 at 11:18 am

    I’m not a vegan myself but do like to try recipes and make an effort when my niece visits as she is a Vegan.

    Reply
  46. blankJayne Townson says

    8th February 2017 at 8:02 pm

    I’m a vegetarian and eat a lot of vegan food, as I really enjoy it. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  47. blankTracey S Anderson says

    8th February 2017 at 7:26 pm

    I have to admit i admit i am not a vegan although, i do make a lot of vegetarian dishes ( especially love working with pulses and lentils ) for the rest of the family and myself. I find they are totally delicious, nourishing and healthy. X x

    Reply
  48. blankKatie Harmer says

    8th February 2017 at 2:29 pm

    What an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable post. I was delighted to read about the recipes you had made from the books. It’s a good review and very encouraging to actually get these books because you have shown what some of these recipes are like to cook and how they taste. Food always looks delicious in cookbooks but often they can be a real faff to make for yourself.

    Reply
    • blankChoclette says

      8th February 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks Katie. Pictures are food for eyes rather than tastebuds and often disappoint I find. Or, as you say, involve a lot of faffing about.

      Reply
  49. blankMary says

    5th February 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Although I am not vegan I cook a number of vegan dishes at home. I was really inspired by the dishes I tried at Vegan Life Live in January .

    Reply
  50. blankDonna Loxton says

    5th February 2017 at 11:53 am

    Although I’m not a Vegan, I’m very interested in Vegan food. I try to incorporate it into my diet, as I think it is very healthy and good for you.

    Reply
  51. blankAlison Ellis says

    5th February 2017 at 8:03 am

    I would love this being a vegetarian. I’m always on the look out for yummy new recipes x

    Reply
  52. blankSirley Young says

    4th February 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I don’t mind vegan food, but I could never be vegan

    Reply
  53. blankLynsey Buchanan says

    4th February 2017 at 5:00 pm

    I think Vegan Food is healthy but I would no be able to become a Vegan myself

    Reply
  54. blankPeter Watson says

    4th February 2017 at 1:18 pm

    I have reduced my meat intake but still love small quantities of quality meat.Our overall diet would improve if more people ate fish,especially oily fish like sardines and mackerel.I’m increasing the fish in my diet.

    Reply
  55. blankDebbie Henderson says

    29th January 2017 at 8:03 pm

    although not a vegan i do love the recipes as they are healthy and become an easy challenge to get my boys to eat better

    Reply
  56. blankLucy says

    27th January 2017 at 9:50 pm

    Thank you very much for sending your veggie bean chilli into the Slow Cooked Challenge. Slow cooking your beans is a great way to save money too rather than buying the tins, aren’t dried beans such great value. The chilli looks so rich and full of flavour, I will give it a go!

    Reply
    • blankChoclette says

      28th January 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Lucy. Dried beans are not only cheaper, but they taste so much nicer than the tinned ones I find.

      Reply
  57. blankTina Glover says

    24th January 2017 at 8:47 pm

    My Mother in law is vegan and whilst I appreciate her reasons I find it extremely restrictive sometimes and very hard to cater for her. The vegan book would be really helpful so I could cook meals that she would like and everyone else can eat when we have family get toegthers at weekends. I have tasted some lovely vegan dishes but think veggie is far enough for me as i love eggs too much x

    Reply
  58. blankSamantha O'D says

    24th January 2017 at 1:47 pm

    I would like to eat less meat. I don’t know much about the vegan diet but it’s something I would like to explore

    Reply
  59. blankSheila Reeves says

    24th January 2017 at 12:53 pm

    I’m not vegan, but have friends who are, and the 15 minute book sounds really useful – love the sound of the Bubble and Squeak Fry-Up with Grilled Tomatoes

    Reply
  60. blankjo liddement says

    23rd January 2017 at 9:56 am

    I am vegetarian but feel i couldn’t be completely vegan as i love cheese too much, although i do make vegan meals regulary for the family

    Reply
  61. blankKaren Richards says

    22nd January 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Not vegetarian but fancy a couple of meat free meals a week to save on cost. Some of these recipes sound really tasty.

    Reply
  62. blanklucy higgins says

    22nd January 2017 at 2:42 pm

    these look great and really tasty, im transitioning to vegan at the moment and there are so many recipes. I thought i would find it very hard but theres so many wonderful ideas out there

    Reply
  63. blankJacqueline Meldrum says

    22nd January 2017 at 1:53 pm

    I really need to pick up both these books for a good gander. That chilli looks so good and Kate’s recipes are always fab.

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    • blankChoclette says

      23rd January 2017 at 11:08 am

      They are both well worth having on the kitchen bookshelf Jac. Not everything manages to make it to mine as I have so little space.

      Reply
  64. blankclaire woods says

    22nd January 2017 at 11:09 am

    Some of it is very nice and makes me think about becoming a vegan.

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  65. blankjanine atkin says

    22nd January 2017 at 10:54 am

    im not a vegan but i do think there all lots of yummy vegan recipes

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  66. blankJan Bennett says

    22nd January 2017 at 7:02 am

    Just the thing for this freezing weather!

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    • blankChoclette says

      23rd January 2017 at 11:13 am

      Yes, warming chilli, curries and soups are my mainstay at this time of year.

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  67. blankLorna Ledger says

    21st January 2017 at 7:19 pm

    It looks like a fantatsicly healthy diet , but very hard ti prepare for

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  68. blankJane says

    21st January 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I have cut down the amount of meat in my diet and replaced with vegetables but a world without eggs seems a little too far.

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  69. blanksam macaree says

    21st January 2017 at 12:27 pm

    i am worried the protein levels of vegan food aren’t as high as meat

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  70. blankSolange says

    21st January 2017 at 2:08 am

    I’m not vegan but I find there’s more variety in vegetarian meals rather than vegan meals.

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  71. blankKirsty Fox says

    20th January 2017 at 10:04 pm

    I was always unsure of Vegan food as it seemed quite plain and boring but over the last couple of years it has become more appealing, I definitely think I will try and go vegan in 2017.

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  72. blankSally Collingwood says

    20th January 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I think Vegan food wopuld be very healthy.

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    • blankChoclette says

      20th January 2017 at 5:40 pm

      Ooh not necessarily Sally. Vegan food can be full of all sorts of horrid fats, sugar and other non-desirables.

      Reply
  73. blankAmy B says

    19th January 2017 at 11:14 pm

    Although I enjoy meat, I am incorporating more vegan meals into my life

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  74. blankElizabeth Martinez says

    19th January 2017 at 9:39 pm

    If it tastes good, I’m in! We’re trying to cut down on meat at the moment – it’s the dairy that I find harder to let go of

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    • blankChoclette says

      20th January 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I know the feeling. I’m a dairy addict, especially cheese.

      Reply
  75. blankHeidi Roberts says

    19th January 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I never like to add meat to my chilli so any veggie chilli recipe are welcome.

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    • blankChoclette says

      20th January 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Veggie chilli is just so good at this time of year – warming, comforting and delicious 🙂

      Reply
  76. blankJo Carroll says

    19th January 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Vegan foods for literally everyone and it’s great to serve at dinner parties as there’s no risk of offending anybody…as long as the food is tasty – everyone has a great time.

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  77. blankHassni says

    19th January 2017 at 9:06 am

    As a vegan of many years I’ve enjoyed trying out new recipes from around the world. It certainly opens you up to new ways of cooking.

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  78. blankRich Tyler says

    18th January 2017 at 11:31 pm

    I think it must be hard eating out, but if you’ve got the knowledge, bet u can make tasty dishes

    Reply
  79. blankNatalie Crossan says

    18th January 2017 at 10:24 pm

    I think there’s a misconception that vegan food is boring. It’s not at all!

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  80. blankNayna Kanabar says

    18th January 2017 at 10:21 pm

    Veggie chilli is so versatile nad its great to serve with pasta or rice. I love your recipe , its great for winter too. I love the giveaway too , both books are lovely.

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  81. blankSheena Batey says

    18th January 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Need educating about it

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  82. blankLyndsey says

    18th January 2017 at 5:00 pm

    im not vegan but i would love to have a healthy diet

    Reply
  83. blankMichaela Smith says

    18th January 2017 at 2:53 pm

    I’m a vegetarian but also eat tasty vegan meals occasionally too 🙂

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  84. blankAnnabel Greaves says

    18th January 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I am not Vegan but I think it is a great healthy diet

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  85. blankLauren Tourle says

    18th January 2017 at 11:59 am

    We went Vegan a couple years ago and it was fab, but when i fell pregnant for the second time i could only eat small amounts of food and the doctors recommended i go back to meat to keep my levels up in certain things so i did. now its a new year me and my partner are going back vegan again as we found it so much better for us health wise 🙂

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    • blankChoclette says

      20th January 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Good luck Lauren. I think if you feel better for it, you know it’s the right thing for you. I can definitely recommend either or both of these books. There’s lots of nutritional info in them as well as fab recipes.

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  86. blanklaura stewart says

    18th January 2017 at 11:16 am

    im a veggie and vegan food is lovely x

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  87. blankAllan Wilson says

    18th January 2017 at 10:23 am

    I’m not Vegan per say but do try to have a Vegan meal at least twice a week for health reasons

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  88. blankkate kathurima says

    18th January 2017 at 8:22 am

    like all food there are some nice foods and some horrid foods would like to eat more vegan foods

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  89. blankRachael Ashmore says

    18th January 2017 at 8:18 am

    To be perfectly honest I have never tried vegan food as I am a meat 2 veg type of girl but I am trying to try new things and be a lot healthier so I am open to new ideas and new ways of doing things

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  90. blankCharlie Brunton says

    18th January 2017 at 8:01 am

    I think vegan food has come so far recently, there is so much out there now! I have been a vegetarian for around 10 years now and I am contemplating going vegan x

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  91. blankGraham Ross says

    18th January 2017 at 5:57 am

    I do eat several vegan meals a week as they are very healthly

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  92. blankLiz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    18th January 2017 at 2:41 am

    Chili is one of my favorite things to make and this looks so hearty and delicious! Yum!

    Reply
  93. blankRachel Craig says

    18th January 2017 at 1:00 am

    I’d like to know more in regards to vegan food and recipes. As it is good to be aware, informed and prepared. As I would want to offer any visitors to food which they enjoy.

    Reply
  94. blankSam R says

    17th January 2017 at 7:54 pm

    We aren’t vegans but we like vegan meals and can’t tell a huge difference.

    Reply
  95. blankSharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff says

    17th January 2017 at 6:30 pm

    What a lovely review! Thank you so much Choclette. I’m thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying the book. The chilli looks delicious!

    Good luck to everyone that’s entering the giveaway! xx

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    • blankChoclette says

      20th January 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks Sharon. I really am enjoying your book. My chilli sadly doesn’t look half as good as yours, but it tasted extremely good.

      Reply
  96. blankMargaret says

    17th January 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Ive been vegetarian for many years tend to cook lots of vegan meals at home with lots of herbs and spices-when om out and about it can be a struggle to gind tasty food -i find it so nland

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  97. blankChris @thinlyspread says

    17th January 2017 at 2:07 pm

    I have Kate’s book and am loving it but I must grab a copy of Sharon’s too – I love the wealth of good vegan and veggie recipe books which are popping up, it’s so exciting!

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    • blankChoclette says

      17th January 2017 at 4:07 pm

      It really is exciting. Some of my old cookbooks with vegan recipes are decidedly dull!

      Reply
  98. blankRichard Eldred Hawes says

    17th January 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Whilst I am neither a Vegan or a Vegetarian that does not stop me from enjoying the food

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  99. blankLisa Wilkinson says

    17th January 2017 at 11:33 am

    If it’s done well I think vegan food is delicious

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  100. blankRuth Harwood says

    17th January 2017 at 9:31 am

    I quite enjoy a change every so often, so I eat vegan for one month every year to sample recipes and detox a little!

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  101. blankmelanie stirling says

    17th January 2017 at 12:22 am

    I haven’t had any vegan meals but plenty of vegetarian.My son eats vegan meals though so I would be more than happy to eat them too.

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  102. blankMary says

    17th January 2017 at 12:06 am

    Vegan or vegetarian – what’s to be worried about? It’s all just lovely food. If I see something that looks nice or interestIng I will eat it. Keep all these lovely recipes going to make us all salivate and rush to the kitchen.

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  103. blankA S,Edinburgh says

    16th January 2017 at 11:52 pm

    I love vegan food, the taste as well as the ethics. My body isn’t terribly keen; I need a higher proportion of fat and protein in my food than most people, but I eat it when I can and enjoy learning new dishes/bakes.

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  104. blankpete c says

    16th January 2017 at 9:57 pm

    as much out of ignorance than anything else, I’m a little cautious on vegan food but being more open-minded about it all the time

    Reply
  105. blankEmma Rawlinson says

    16th January 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I’ve really enjoyed the vegan meals I’ve had but I’m skeptical whether I could find enough variety to become a vegan. Open to new recipe suggestions 🙂

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    • blankChoclette says

      17th January 2017 at 8:17 am

      Ah, you obviously need these two books Emma 😉

      Reply
  106. blankiain maciver says

    16th January 2017 at 8:58 pm

    not vegan, eat a lot of vegan meals and it’s so much easier now than it used to be.

    Reply
  107. blanklaura banks says

    16th January 2017 at 8:22 pm

    im not vegan but have tried a few meals which have been very tasty

    Reply
  108. blankAndrea Upton says

    16th January 2017 at 8:12 pm

    I really enjoy vegetarian and vegan meals, I think there are no so many products available that the choice of foods you can enjoy as a vegan is much more extensive now than it used to be.

    Reply
  109. blankImogen Richards says

    16th January 2017 at 8:08 pm

    Oh goodness all this food looks so yummy! I want to be a better vegan but it’s difficult to find interesting recipes sometimes!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:11 pm

      Ah, well here you have two fab books that will give you heaps of interesting recipes Imogen 😉

      Reply
  110. blankBarbara Knight says

    16th January 2017 at 7:08 pm

    My son has been vegan for two years and cooking for him has led me to eat more vegan meals myself. I can see myself moving towards a totally vegan diet.

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  111. blankdeb barratt says

    16th January 2017 at 6:59 pm

    I have only had one vegan meal, it was delicious I don’t think I could re create it though

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  112. blankfozia Akhtar says

    16th January 2017 at 6:54 pm

    I find there are not many good vegetarian recipes

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:13 pm

      You’ll find plenty in these books Fozia.

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  113. blankHarline Parkin says

    16th January 2017 at 6:46 pm

    I think if it’s well balanced you can get all the nourishment you need

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  114. blankAlison says

    16th January 2017 at 6:35 pm

    I am gradually starting to add more vegetarian and vegan dishes to the menu as they are tasty. Its not always easy to find good recipes though

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:13 pm

      Plenty of good recipes in these two books Alison and a few on my blog too 😉

      Reply
  115. blankCaroline H says

    16th January 2017 at 6:17 pm

    I’m a vegetarian who cooks quite a few vegan dishes and plan to introduce more this year. I think a lot of people forget or are unaware that a lots of everyday dishes, that they actually eat themselves, are vegan and certainly not “weird” or “disgusting” – things like a (non-egg, basic) pasta arabiatta or a baked potato with beans!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:14 pm

      I was just this minute having the very same conversation. If you have a vegetarian curry, it’s most likely to be vegan.

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  116. blankShaheen says

    16th January 2017 at 6:08 pm

    I am not vegan but perhaps 95% of what i ea happens to be accidentally vegan. I think vegan food over the past 8 years has become very innovative and also tasty.

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:15 pm

      Hello Shaheen, how lovely to hear from you. Recipes have hugely improved over the last few years and part of that is down to the work you’ve done on your blog.

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  117. blankDom says

    16th January 2017 at 5:21 pm

    I was thinking about a veggie chilli the other day and this totally satisfies my craving! I also adore Veganuary too… bloody brilliant. Happy New Year darling x

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Yay, you’re back Dom. Happy New Year to you too 😀

      Reply
  118. blankMaxine G says

    16th January 2017 at 5:17 pm

    Meals don’t have to contain dairy to be tasty! Indian food particularly is great for vegans

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  119. blankleanne weir says

    16th January 2017 at 4:24 pm

    I think they have gotten much better over the past 3 years or so

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  120. blanksuan watts says

    16th January 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I try vegetarian meals once a week as a healthy option to meat

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  121. blankKim M says

    16th January 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Would love to try more dishes – I think it’s just about getting into different habits x

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  122. blankRebecca Williams says

    16th January 2017 at 3:53 pm

    I have heard alot of good things about being vegan but i worry what I would cook, its good to know there is plenty of choice 🙂

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  123. blanklynn savage says

    16th January 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I’ve been putting a lot of thought into going ‘proper vegan’, with the amount of recipes around and even the supermarkets stocking a lot more vegan food these days it does seem easier to do than it was years ago.

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  124. blank[email protected]'s Recipes says

    16th January 2017 at 3:32 pm

    That veggie chilli looks so warming and delicious!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 8:17 pm

      Thank you Angie, it really was 🙂

      Reply
  125. blankHeather Haigh says

    16th January 2017 at 3:22 pm

    I’m not vegan but being dairy intolerant and keen to eat healthily do eat quite a lot of vegan food and it’s very nice.

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  126. blankSarah Mackay says

    16th January 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I think it is very flavourfull

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  127. blankDanielle Spencer says

    16th January 2017 at 3:09 pm

    I have a couple of vegetarian and vegan friends, I often prefer vegan recipes as they can be much healthier and give you lots of energy.

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  128. blankcathyj says

    16th January 2017 at 3:04 pm

    i am not vegan but do enjoy the meals if out

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  129. blankEmily Knight says

    16th January 2017 at 2:59 pm

    We’re not vegan, but we enjoy lots of great vegan meals – we’re big fans of pulses such as lentils, which are packed full of protein and really keep us feeling full! I’m just not a big fan of vegan substitutes, such as vegan cheese…

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 3:07 pm

      I grew up on pulses and they form a very important part of my diet. I haven’t actually experimented with vegan cheese yet, but I will do.

      Reply
  130. blankSuzanne says

    16th January 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I love using vegetables as the main part of a meal and am trying to grow a variety on my allotment to produce a range of different combinations and tastes.

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  131. blankTracey Peach says

    16th January 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I’ve not thought much about it to be honest, other than you can find cows milk free chocolate 🙂 x

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  132. blankKate Ford says

    16th January 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Thanks for the review Choclette – the beans look yummy! I’ve just been reading Sharon’s book too and loving it – I have some of her Cranberry & Orange Florentines in the oven as I type!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 3:03 pm

      It’s a great book Kate. Congratulations. The beans were delicious and I’d never have thought to do anything quite like that without your lovely recipe. Now you’ve made me want to make Florentines!

      Reply
  133. blankLaura says

    16th January 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I think there is nothing wrong with eating a vegan diet as long as you make sure you get the right nutrients. As for non-vegans eating vegan meals sometimes – I think it’s a good thing from what I’ve read. I like to experiment so if I enjoy a particular food or recipe, or if it sounds interesting, then I’ll give it a go. Vegan baking is interesting too. It’s good for everyone to explore different foods providing their specific requirements allow!

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  134. blankHelen Thurston says

    16th January 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Love vegan food – I tend to eat vegan at home, and then as plant-based as possible when out, although choice can be quite limited in some places – you’d think mushroom risotto or butternut squash was all vegans eat!

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  135. blankSpencer Broadley says

    16th January 2017 at 1:24 pm

    I’m not vegan, but I have had some very nice vegan meals

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  136. blankCorina says

    16th January 2017 at 1:14 pm

    Both books sound fantastic! I am not vegan or vegetarian but I often eat vegan meals and am always looking for more tasty ideas of getting my two children to eat more vegetables!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Ah yes, the perennial question of getting kids to eat their greens! Both books are well worth having with loads of ideas and information.

      Reply
  137. blankSusan B says

    16th January 2017 at 12:58 pm

    I have been a vegetarian for years and have experimented with veganism twice. Failed both times as I did not make the necessary effort with planning and preparation so got a bit anaemic. However, there are many more resources out there now so I am tempted to try again.

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  138. blankRebecca Clare says

    16th January 2017 at 12:13 pm

    I’m currently researching transitioning from being vegetarian most of my life to vegan so really excited by all the vegan foods that I can eat, rather than focusing on what I can’t!

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    • blankChoclette says

      16th January 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Although I’m not vegan, I do eat a lot of vegan meals and it’s so much easier now than it used to be. Good luck.

      Reply
    • blankSusan Elai Kelly Carter says

      19th January 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Hi, I’m not entering the giveaway because I bought Sharon’s book but I just had to say how brilliant it is. Love the layout and fab recipes.

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