Seasonal plant-based recipes, reviews and kitchen know-how
A £30 winter pantry will not stock a whole kitchen, but it can build a shelf that earns its space. Here are the tins, grains, sauces and freezer allies that turn dark British nights into comforting vegan dinners without daily shops.
We put a dozen vegan bacon options through a proper British fry-up test, judging crispness, flavour, texture and value. From frozen pea-protein rashers to smoked seitan, here is what actually earns its place beside the fried egg in 2026.
The flapjack has been quietly vegan-friendly for decades, and it is time we noticed. Here is a dependable base formula, four flavour routes, the texture traps to avoid and a look at the shop-bought oat slices worth putting in your basket.
When the light drains by four o'clock, a proper steamed pudding earns its place. This guide walks through six vegan-friendly British classics, from treacle sponge to sticky toffee, with practical notes on suet, egg replacers, steaming kit and making ahead.
We blind-tasted ten supermarket vegan and free-from mince pies for 2026, scoring pastry, filling, booze, sweetness and value. Here is what deserves a second box, what to freeze, and how to serve them without a festive meltdown.
Nut roast has had a bad press for too long. For 2026, here are nine plant-based Christmas centrepieces that deserve the good plates, with UK ingredients, make-ahead timings and calm advice for feeding a mixed table.
We tasted twelve plant-based gravies from UK supermarkets ahead of Christmas 2026, from budget granules to chilled onion cartons. Here is what thickened, what impressed and what needed rescuing.
British-grown fava beans, carlin peas and marrowfat peas are cheap, filling and made for winter cooking. Here is where to buy them, how to soak and cook them, and three simple recipes to get started.
Brussels sprouts deserve more than a grudging scoop on Christmas Day. Here are ten upbeat, waste-conscious ways to cook them this November, from miso roasting and hazelnut slaw to a creamy gratin and a quick fridge pickle — all completely meat-free.
Vegan cheese has grown up, but the chiller aisle is still a maze. This practical 2026 guide compares supermarket own-brand and big-name vegan cheeses on melting, grating, slicing and value per 100g, with clear best buys for toasties, pizza and cheeseboards.