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Lavender and Lovage Food and Travel from Home and Abroad
- Christmas Sausage Rolls with Bacon, Stuffing & Cranberry Sauceby Karen Burns-Booth on 4th December 2025 at 4:30 pm
Christmas Sausage Rolls with Bacon, Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce – The recipe is fully loaded, with Bacon, Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce Perfect for the Festive Buffet Table We all love sausage rolls, and so I decided to push the boat out and create a festive recipe, enter Christmas Sausage Rolls with Bacon, Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce. This recipe is pure indulgence, and packed with festive flavours, such as cranberry sauce, sausagemeat, stuffing and bacon. Continue reading Christmas Sausage Rolls with Bacon, Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce at Lavender and Lovage.
- Liverpool Bun Loafby Karen Burns-Booth on 28th November 2025 at 4:37 pm
This traditional recipe for Liverpool Bun Loaf is a festive favourite in the North West of England, and the Isle of Man A Traditional Festive Tea Loaf Recipe This traditional recipe for Liverpool Bun Loaf is a festive favourite in the North West of England, and the Isle of Man. Sometimes called Bunloaf, or Manx Bunloaf, it’s a fabulous fruited tea loaf recipe, which is often made in place of a more traditional Christmas cake. Continue reading Liverpool Bun Loaf at Lavender and Lovage.
- Review of Ireland Prestige Tourby Karen Burns-Booth on 25th November 2025 at 3:35 pm
Review of Ireland Prestige Tour. Ireland Prestige Tour is considered one of the best for private tour companies serving Ireland If you’re looking to explore the beauty of Ireland this year or in the near future, then it might be worth exploring the many travel opportunities that are out there and available. Ireland Prestige Tour is considered one of the best for private tour companies serving not only Ireland but also delivering tailored services that allow customers to explore other parts of the UK too. Continue reading Review of Ireland Prestige Tour at Lavender and Lovage.
- 8 Best Culinary & Heritage Luxury Tours in the UK Reviewed for 2025by Karen Burns-Booth on 25th November 2025 at 3:18 pm
8 Best Culinary & Heritage Luxury Tours in the UK Reviewed for 2025. Here are the 8 best culinary and heritage-focused luxury tours in the UK There’s something undeniably comforting about travelling through the British Isles. The soft roll of the hills. The chorus of seabirds along the coast. A pot of tea that somehow tastes better simply because you’re drinking it in a place where the kettle has likely been boiled for centuries. Continue reading 8 Best Culinary & Heritage Luxury Tours in the UK Reviewed for 2025 at Lavender and Lovage.
- Buckinghamshire Bacon Badger (Savoury Bacon & Onion Roly Poly)by Karen Burns-Booth on 20th November 2025 at 1:02 pm
Buckinghamshire Bacon Badger (Savoury Bacon & Onion Roly Poly) – A comforting heritage recipe that from the English county of Buckinghamshire Ad-Paid A Heritage Recipe for a Baked Savoury Suet Pudding Today’s recipe for Buckinghamshire Bacon Badger (Savoury Bacon & Onion Roly Poly) is a fabulous heritage recipe that originates in the English county of Buckinghamshire. It’s an old country tradition to eke out meat by adding vegetables, so, in this recipe which I’ve adapted from Mary Norwak’s book “English Puddings – Sweet & Savoury”, there’s potatoes and onions added along with the bacon. Continue […]
Veggie Desserts Find Vegetarian Recipes and Vegan Recipes Celebrating Vegetables, from Dinner to Dessert!
- Roasted Carrot Salad with Honey Orange Dressingby Kate Hackworthy on 9th December 2025 at 2:37 pm
This Roasted Carrot Salad is made with tender carrots, a simple honey orange dressing, goat's cheese, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pumpkin seeds. A zesty, fresh and colourful side dish. This roasted carrot salad with honey orange dressing is easy, comforting and bright! The roasted carrots soften and slightly caramelise, the citrus dressing wakes everything up, Roasted Carrot Salad with Honey Orange Dressing © Veggie Desserts.
- Mini Bundt Chestnut Roastsby Kate Hackworthy on 4th December 2025 at 3:59 pm
Mini Bundt Chestnut Roasts look like cute little edible wreaths, each one an individual sized vegetarian or vegan main for Christmas! They not only taste incredible, but they're easy to make and can be made ahead. People often get a bit worried about what to make for a vegetarian or vegan main for Christmas dinner Mini Bundt Chestnut Roasts © Veggie Desserts.
- Quick Pickled Brussels Sproutsby Kate Hackworthy on 2nd December 2025 at 2:46 pm
Make these crisp, tangy, Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts when you want a flavorful holiday condiment. They keep a bit of crunch but lose the bitterness. Delicious with charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads or straight from the jar! Brussels sprouts work well for quick pickling because they stay crunchy and absorb flavors quickly. Their dense leaves take Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts © Veggie Desserts.
- Parsnip Cake with Nutmeg Frostingby Kate Hackworthy on 28th November 2025 at 1:58 pm
A warmly spiced Parsnip Cake that combines the earthy root vegetable with light, fluffy nutmeg buttercream. This easy one-bowl recipe is a tasty alternative to carrot cake! This parsnip cake is similar to carrot cake in the best way! It has the same soft moistness, great texture and similar warm spices. The difference is that Parsnip Cake with Nutmeg Frosting © Veggie Desserts.
- Brussels Sprouts au Gratinby Kate Hackworthy on 25th November 2025 at 2:52 pm
Intro paragraph for you to give a quick overview of this recipe, and entice the reader to continue reading because your recipe is fan-freaking-fantastic. There are plenty of ways to cook Brussels sprouts, but au gratin style remains my favorite approach when I want something creamy and comforting. Brussels Sprouts au Gratin is a simple Brussels Sprouts au Gratin © Veggie Desserts.
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen Healthier, mainly plant-based recipes
- Healthy Cinnamon Rollsby Nadia on 20th November 2025 at 2:42 pm
These healthy cinnamon rolls are a lighter version of the much loved classic. The dough is a simple mixture of flour and Greek yoghurt and the centre is sweetened only with whole dates. Packed with flavour, but with less sugar, saturated fats and more protein! There’s a reason cinnamon rolls hold such a cherished place [...] The post Healthy Cinnamon Rolls appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Cake In a Mug Recipeby Nadia on 13th November 2025 at 10:23 am
You need to try this cake in a mug recipe the next time you're craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. This pistachio mug cake is soft, fluffy, and lightly nutty, it delivers all the cosy comfort without the wait. Made with wholesome ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes, [...] The post Cake In a Mug Recipe appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Fruit Nut Bars Recipeby Nadia on 5th November 2025 at 3:31 pm
This fruit nut bars recipe is easy to make, packed with nutrients, and versatile enough to enjoy as a quick snack, post-workout boost, or healthy dessert. Think of them as a healthier upgrade to your favourite candy/chocolate bar - sweet, nutty, and deliciously satisfying. Why I love making this fruit nut bars recipe: There’s something [...] The post Fruit Nut Bars Recipe appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Healthy Breakfast Ideasby Nadia on 27th October 2025 at 3:38 pm
Looking for healthy breakfast ideas, then you're in the right place! Here's a list of my favourite recipes to enjoy for breakfast. They're healthy and can easily be adjusted to your likes and dietary requirements. Most are high in protein, some are vegan/dairy-free and gluten-free. We’ve all heard it before: “Breakfast is the most important [...] The post Healthy Breakfast Ideas appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Cottage Cheese Pancakesby Nadia on 23rd October 2025 at 3:34 pm
A breakfast that’s both comforting and packed with nutrition, these cottage cheese pancakes might just become your new go-to! Serve them warm with some Greek yoghurt, nut butter and fruit for a wholesome breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied and satiated. If you’ve ever wanted to make pancakes that actually keep you full until [...] The post Cottage Cheese Pancakes appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
The Veg Space easy vegan recipes
- Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavoursby Kate Ford on 20th October 2022 at 4:12 pm
This very easy microwave porridge is such a delicious and nutritious way to start the day. Choose your favourite from four flavour variations. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Porridge is so easy to make in the microwave - there's no need to buy individual sachets, just follow the simple steps below for a... The post Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavours appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curryby Kate Ford on 29th September 2022 at 12:07 pm
This rich and creamy chickpea and lentil curry is hearty, filling and ready in 20 minutes! A delicious weeknight dinner from storecupboard ingredients. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's delicious, nutritious, and made from ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard.... what's not to love?! This... The post Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curry appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Aubergine Dip with tahiniby Kate Ford on 28th September 2022 at 10:19 am
This deliciously creamy aubergine dip with tahini is so easy to make, with a deep, smoky flavour. The aubergines can be cooked in an oven, grill BBQ or air-fryer. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Aubergine dip is a creamy and delicious addition to a mezze platter, with warm pitta bread and crunchy, raw... The post Aubergine Dip with tahini appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Green Lentil Dahlby Kate Ford on 26th September 2022 at 5:08 pm
This creamy and delicious green lentil dahl is packed with flavour and nutritious too. It freezes really well, so is ideal for batch cooking. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe We eat dahl at least once a week in our house - it is cheap, easy to make, nutritious and most importantly really delicious... The post Creamy Green Lentil Dahl appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat)by Kate Ford on 20th September 2022 at 1:39 pm
A Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, Yaki Soba has a deliciously sweet and sour sauce. This Wagamama copycat version takes just 30 minutes to make! 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Yaki Soba is a traditional Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, made popular here in the UK by Wagamama restaurants. I'm a huge fan, and have... The post Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat) appeared first on The Veg Space.
Domestic Gothess Easy vegan baking recipes
- Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies (vegan)by Hannah on 9th December 2025 at 3:05 pm
These vegan gingerbread crinkle cookies are rich, warming and spicy, with soft, chewy centres and a crisp, crackled sugar crust. With their snowy, eye-catching appearance, these delicious cookies are the perfect festive treat for Christmas and they are so easy to make too! What Are Crinkle Cookies? Crinkle cookies, also known as crackle cookies, are soft,... Read More The post Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Glazed Gingerbread Cookiesby Hannah on 30th November 2025 at 5:52 pm
Vegan glazed gingerbread cookies - These beautiful stamped gingerbread cookies are made with a soft baked chocolate gingerbread dough and topped with a cinnamon rum glaze to highlight their pretty patterns. They are easy to make and are the perfect cookie for Christmas! These vegan glazed gingerbread cookies are some of my favourite cookies that... Read More The post Vegan Glazed Gingerbread Cookies appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Cinnamon Star Breadby Hannah on 27th November 2025 at 5:29 pm
Vegan cinnamon star bread - this yeasted pull-apart star bread with buttery cinnamon sugar filling is a show-stopping take on cinnamon rolls. It would make a perfect festive breakfast, brunch or dessert. Also known as snowflake bread, this vegan cinnamon star bread is far easier to make than it looks! Layers of soft, fluffy dough... Read More The post Vegan Cinnamon Star Bread appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookiesby Hannah on 20th November 2025 at 1:32 pm
These vegan chocolate crinkle cookies are rich, fudgy and chewy, with soft, brownie-like centres and a crisp, crackled sugar crust. With their snowy, eye-catching appearance, these delicious cookies are the perfect festive treat for Christmas. What Are Crinkle Cookies? Crinkle cookies, also known as crackle cookies, are soft, cakey cookies with a fudgy, brownie-like center. They... Read More The post Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding (vegan)by Hannah on 9th November 2025 at 10:45 am
This pumpkin sticky toffee pudding is an incredible pumpkin spice twist on the classic British sticky date pudding. A soft pumpkin date cake slathered in buttery toffee sauce, this pudding is rich, moist, sticky, very moreish and easy to make too! One of my most popular recipes is my vegan sticky toffee pudding; which if... Read More The post Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
