fruit, veggies and herbs because your mum told you to eat your greens and she was right.
Nuts and seeds are fantastic for flavour, terrific for texture and super, super healthy.
Peanut butter will give you energy, texture and flavour in abundance.
Plant-based milk will crop up in our recipes again and again – we like almond milk best.
Tinned coconut milk will help you craft creamy curries.
Specialities.
We tend to have these in our cupboards too, but we use them less frequently.
Nutritional yeast provides a nutty, cheesy taste and is a great source of vitamin B12
Cashew nuts can be soaked and blended for cream or cooked for a satisfying crunch.
Passata will help your Italian dishes come to life.
Kalamata olives add wonderful flavour and robust texture.
Sun-dried tomatoes offer an incredible depth of flavour.
Tinned peppers are great blended up to add to a tomato sauce or soup.
Dairy-free cheese will provide familiarity and texture.
Firm tofu gives bite and texture, as well as all-important protein.
Nori helps you get a fishy, salty flavour and can be used to wrap sushi rolls.
Capers offer a really individual, salty flavour.
Soy cream introduces lovely silky, creamy textures.
Dairy-free ice cream should always be in the freezer because, well, movie night.
Here are some delicious feasts you can create using the recipes in this book. Create your own takeaways at home, or create a spread to wow a whole dinner party, using just this book.
SPANISH SPREAD.
Fancy a fiesta? Make the ultimate Spanish spread. Just add Sangria, salsa and a little bit of sunshine.
Spanish Tapas.
THE BIG INDIAN TAKEAWAY.
If contrasting curries is your thing then we’ve got you covered! This wonderful spread of curries, naan and rice represents the best of our favourite cuisine.
Fluffy Naan Bread & Raita.
Onion Fried Rice.
THE BIG THAI TAKEAWAY.
To magic up your own Southeast Asian takeaway look no further than these recipes. You’ll find deep, subtle yet strong spices and explosions of flavour.
(Rich Satay) Bangin’ Veggie Kebabs.
Perfectly Boiled Rice.
THE BIG CHINESE TAKEAWAY.
Create an Indo-Chinese takeaway in your own home. Let your guests wrap their own pancakes, and pick and choose from all the bowls in the middle of the table. Just add chopsticks.
Special Fried Rice.
THE BIG BBQ.
Feeling like an all-year-round taste of summer? These dishes will delight any BBQ party or brighten up any dining room. Griddle and nibble to your heart’s content.
Lemon & Chilli Griddled Greens.
ITALIAN HEAVEN.
If you like pasta and pizza as much as we do, then look no further. This is the perfect dinner-party spread.