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Chunky Avocado, Artichoke and Black Olive Dip

 Vegan
10 minutes
Beautiful with a green salad, or spread on rye crackers or warm, fresh bread
Quick Thai Yellow Curry with Carrot

 Vegan
40 minutes
 A creamy and flavoursome Thai Yellow Curry
Mocha Cake

 Vegan
1 hour including baking time
A rich, soft Mocha Cake, combining two wonderful flavours.
Chinese Banana Fritters

 Vegan
30 minutes
Chinese Banana Fritters make a truly scrumptious vegetarian and vegan dessert.  
Broccoli Quiche made using The Vegg and Vegusto's No Moo Classic cheese

 Vegan
1 hour approximately
Perfecting the vegan quiche has been something which has given us at the VRC great pleasure. We have a couple of great recipes, where blended tofu and vegan cream cheese make an incredible egg alternative. This recipe goes a step further and adds a unique product called The Vegg.  It is based on nutritional yeast...
Scrambled Tofu made using The Vegg

 Vegan
20 minutes
The VRC has a traditional and much-loved scrambled tofu recipe which we have cooked live at cookery demonstrations and at our own breakfast tables many times over the last few years.  This alternative recipe uses a unique product called The Vegg. It is based on nutritional yeast flakes, with other added ingredients and...
French Toast made using The Vegg

 Vegan
15 minutes
There are several ways to make vegan French Toast, including our existing tasty French Toast recipe, which uses blended tofu.  This alternative uses a unique product called The Vegg. It is based on nutritional yeast flakes, with other added ingredients and forms a substance very similar to an egg yolk when you add...
Coffee and Walnut Cake

 Vegan
1 hour including baking time
A beautiful, luxurious Coffee and Walnut cake. Recipe adapted with thanks from The Cake Scoffer by Ronny. Return of the Cake Scoffer is available to buy from the Viva! shop for £1.50.
Cashew Shortbread

 Vegan
30 minutes
 Nutty and buttery tasting!
Tropical Banana Fritters

 Vegan
20-30 minutes
  Rich, coconutty and delicious. Good with ice cream!
Pecan Pie

 Vegan
1 hour - less if using ready-made pastry
Lovely... nutty, buttery and sweet! Try serving with dairy-free cream or ice cream.    
Tropical Rice Salad with Sesame Orange Dressing

 Vegan
15 minutes if using pre-cooked rice; 30 minutes plus cooling time if cooking brown rice from scratch
A truly superior version of rice salad. The dressing is particularly gorgeous. Top Tip: try varying the vegetables according to your budget and what needs using up in the fridge! Any of these work well: grated carrot mangetout lightly steamed French beans shredded lettuce (eg cos) lightly steamed fresh soya beans (...
Sautéed Squash with Olive Tapenade & Cannellini Beans

 Vegan
30 minutes
Steaming the squash or pumpkin in this lovely dish makes it much quicker than roasting or baking, yet the flavour is rich – and most of the prep can be done while the squash is cooking. It is easily transformed into a more substantial dish by increasing quantities and serving with sauce and salad.
Indian Aubergine Salad

 Vegan
30-40 minutes
An unusual, lovely way to cook aubergines. The salad can be served hot or cold and will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. We like it with dahl and/or cauliflower & potato curry. Alternatively, serve with chapattis, dairy-free raita (use plain soya yoghurt and add the usual grated cucumber and cumin powder) and tempeh rashers...
Savoury Scones

 Vegan
30 minutes including baking time
These little beauties are a doddle to make. Try them hot from the oven with soups or stews. Alternatively, grill with melting vegan cheeze* and strips of moist sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper. *Vegusto; Sheese; Redwood; Tofutti all make vegan cheeze, some of which melts! FFI see our Vegan List.    
Steamed Runner Beans

 Vegan
15 minutes
Quick Pad Thai with Tofu and Sesame Kale

 Vegan
20 minutes
One of our special 'Mood Food' recipes - packed with lots of brain-boosting nutrients including B Vitamins, Omegas, Amino Acids, Protein, Magnesium and Zinc - to help boost your mood, sharpen your mind and combat stress.
Easy Vegetable Hand Rolls

 Vegan
30 minutes
One of our special 'Mood Food' recipes - packed with lots of brain-boosting nutrients including B Vitamins, Omegas, Amino Acids, Protein, Magnesium and Zinc - to help boost your mood, sharpen your mind and combat stress.
Edamame Pâté

 Vegan
10 minutes
One of our special 'Mood Food' recipes - packed with lots of brain-boosting nutrients including B Vitamins, Omegas, Amino Acids, Protein, Magnesium and Zinc - to help boost your mood, sharpen your mind and combat stress.
Buckwheat Pancakes with Spinach and Vegan Cream Cheese

 Vegan
15 minutes
One of our special 'Mood Food' recipes - packed with lots of brain-boosting nutrients including B Vitamins, Omegas, Amino Acids, Protein, Magnesium and Zinc - to help boost your mood, sharpen your mind and combat stress.
Fennel and Rocket Salad

 Vegan
15 minutes
A lovely vegan salad.
Paupers Greens & Potato Soup

 Vegan
50 minutes
Delicious yet frugal. This lovely, simple recipe is a great way of using up whatever is in your veg box or fridge because it works with different combinations of the onion family as well as different greens!
Globe Artichoke with Garlic Dip

 Vegan
20 minutes
The simplest way to enjoy fresh globe artichoke.
Bean, Courgette and Spinach Salad

 Vegan
15 minutes
Amazing spring salad. Green leaves and tahini sauce are a great combination.