This creamy gnocchi, inspired by a recipe from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, combines béchamel, cheese and leeks with pillowy gnocchi. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour in both the pasta and the sauce. I recommend starchy potatoes for the best texture. ~ Nadia Fragnito. Recipe from Nadia's cookbook Natale: Recipes for a Vegan Italian Christmas.
This timballo makes a stunning centrepiece when served at the dining table. Use a ring cake tin to mould the rice, and opt for high-quality vegan mozzarella that melts well. It's a substantial second course, perfect for carving and serving with sides. And it's gluten-free, to boot! ~ Nadia Fragnito. Recipe from Nadia's cookbook Natale: Recipes for a Vegan Italian Christmas.
Tuscan cuisine is the steward of a vast array of plant-based dishes, and beans are a particularly treasured ingredient. These simple stewed beans are filling, flavourful and healthy, making them the perfect complement to richer dishes. I experienced my first bowl of fagioli all'uccelletto in Florence after wandering the streets on a cold December day. It was the comfort food I craved. You can cook dried beans from scratch or use high-quality canned cannellini beans. ~ Nadia Fragnito. Recipe from Nadia's cookbook Natale: Recipes for a Vegan Italian Christmas.
Who knew tofu could take your baking to the next level? These Tofu Cinnamon Scrolls by Vegan Easy mentors Ally and Anthony are wholesome, subtly sweet, and packed with protein – over 15 grams per serve! The tofu adds a lovely density and keeps the dough satisfying and moist, proving once again there's almost nothing tofu can't do.
This hearty Sweet Potato and Lentil Pie is the perfect comfort meal – golden, flaky pastry filled with a rich lentil mix and topped with creamy mashed sweet potato. Recipe by Amy Shaw. Photo @thevegantank
A popular Moroccan dip made with eggplants, green peppers and tomatoes and seasoned with paprika, cumin, and herbs. It's super flavourful and it makes a great appetiser, side or snack! Recipe by Francesca.
Growing up in Italy, ragù alla Bolognese has always been my comfort food. This plant-based version with tempeh is just as rich, deeply savory, and packed with umami. Recipe by Francesca.
A hearty tofu dish that combines the richness of Mediterranean flavors with the umami taste of seaweed, creating a dish that is both nourishing and delicious. Recipe by Francesca.
A super delicious white bean dip to switch things up from the usual hummus! It features caramelized paprika onions as topping to make it even more tasty. Recipe by Francesca.
A delicious twist on gazpacho that uses beetroot that brings a rich color and a depth of flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Recipe by Francesca.