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Lavender and Lovage Food and Travel from Home and Abroad
- St George’s Hall Cakeby Karen Burns-Booth on 10th April 2026 at 4:00 pm
St George’s Hall Cake: A fabulous recipe from over 100 years ago, with currants, mixed peel, ginger & caraway seeds – perfect with a cuppa. Recipe from the “Liverpool School of Cookery Recipe Book” Today’s recipe for St George’s Hall Cake, is from an old cookbook called the “Liverpool School of Cookery Recipe Book”, first published in 1900, so over 100 years ago. It’s a rather unsual fruit cake, with just currants added, along with mixed peel, grated fresh ginger and caraway seeds. Continue reading St George’s Hall Cake at Lavender and Lovage.
- Put A Spring In Your Step With Flavour-Packed, Nutritious Dishes For Warmer Weatherby Karen Burns-Booth on 7th April 2026 at 11:57 am
Put A Spring In Your Step With Flavour-Packed, Nutritious Dishes For Warmer Weather. This guide shares tips for flavour-packed, dishes. The seasons are changing, which means that many of us are looking forward to changing our menu for the spring. When you live in a country that experiences conditions ranging from sleet and snow to sunshine and showers, it’s common to change your menu as temperatures rise and fall. Continue reading Put A Spring In Your Step With Flavour-Packed, Nutritious Dishes For Warmer Weather at Lavender and Lovage.
- Traditional Recipes for Spring and Easterby Karen Burns-Booth on 29th March 2026 at 2:37 pm
Traditional Recipes for Spring and Easter – An online cookbook of Spring and Traditional Recipes for Easter, for family and friends Cakes, Bakes, Biscuits, Tarts, Puddings and Pies Welcome to my latest post for Traditional Recipes for Spring and Easter – An online cookbook of Spring and Traditional Recipes for Easter, which is perfect for family and friends. I’ll be sharing recipes that are here on Lavender & Lovage for Cakes, Bakes, Biscuits, Tarts, Puddings and Pies, as well as savoury dishes for the spring or Easter table. Continue reading Traditional Recipes for Spring and Easter at Lavender and Lovage.
- Spring Posy Victoria Sandwich Cake with Lemon Curdby Karen Burns-Booth on 20th March 2026 at 4:46 pm
This delightful recipe for Spring Posy Victoria Sandwich Cake with Lemon Curd, would be perfect with a cuppa A Beautiful “All-in-One” Cake Recipe This delightful recipe for Spring Posy Victoria Sandwich Cake with Lemon Curd, would be perfect with a cuppa, and especially today, which is the Spring Equinox. The Spring Equinox marks the official end of winter, hooray! An equinox happens twice a year – around 20th March (spring) and 22nd September (autumn) in the Northern Hemisphere. Continue reading Spring Posy Victoria Sandwich Cake with Lemon Curd at Lavender and Lovage.
- Railway Puddingby Karen Burns-Booth on 13th March 2026 at 10:22 am
Railway Pudding – Railway Pudding is an old British recipe for a simple batter and jam pudding, which orginated from railway station cafes. An Easy and Historic British Pudding Recipe I first came across today’s recipe for Railway Pudding many years ago, in the railway cafe on Malton train station. It was served piping hot with lashings of custard, and certainly filled the hunger gap before travelling onwards to Leeds. Continue reading Railway Pudding at Lavender and Lovage.
Veggie Desserts Find Vegetarian Recipes and Vegan Recipes Celebrating Vegetables, from Dinner to Dessert!
- Sweet Potato Thai Red Curryby Kate Hackworthy on 2nd April 2026 at 9:22 am
Sweet potato Thai red curry is a creamy, mildly spicy, veggie curry made with roasted sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste. It is easy to make in just 30 minutes, naturally vegan, and packed with flavour! This Sweet Potato Thai Red Curry is full of flavour and is very simple to make Sweet Potato Thai Red Curry © Veggie Desserts.
- Best Easy Naan Bread Recipe (No Yeast, Soft & Fluffy)by Kate Hackworthy on 17th March 2026 at 12:55 pm
This hugely popular easy naan bread recipe makes soft, fluffy homemade naan in just 15 minutes with 2 ingredients! No yeast, no kneading, and no rising time required. Just yogurt and flour. Thousands of readers LOVE this quick and easy naan bread recipe! This easy naan bread recipe makes soft, fluffy homemade naan in just Best Easy Naan Bread Recipe (No Yeast, Soft & Fluffy) © Veggie Desserts.
- Oatmeal Carrot Cookiesby Kate Hackworthy on 13th March 2026 at 3:48 pm
These oatmeal carrot cookies are soft, chewy, and lightly spiced. Made with oats, fresh grated carrots, and raisins, they taste like a simple carrot cake cookie! Oatmeal carrot cookies are soft, lightly spiced cookies made with oats, grated carrot, butter, and raisins. They taste like a cross between oatmeal raisin cookies and carrot cake. The Oatmeal Carrot Cookies © Veggie Desserts.
- Vegetable Dessert Recipes (Cakes, Muffins, Brownies & Treats with Veggies)by Kate Hackworthy on 12th March 2026 at 3:00 pm
Discover creative vegetable dessert recipes including carrot cake, zucchini muffins, beet brownies and more. Sweet treats made with vegetables! Vegetable desserts are a delicious way to add natural sweetness, moisture, and nutrition to your baking. From classic carrot cake to kale cake and zucchini muffins, vegetables can transform everyday desserts into something surprisingly wholesome and Vegetable Dessert Recipes (Cakes, Muffins, Brownies & Treats with Veggies) © Veggie Desserts.
- How to Make Syrup (Simple Recipe + 30 Flavor Variations)by Kate Hackworthy on 4th March 2026 at 11:54 am
Learn how to make syrup with this easy syrup recipe guide. Includes simple syrup plus more than 30 fruit, coffee, pancake and flavored syrup variations. Homemade syrup is surprisingly easy to make and endlessly customizable. With just sugar, water, and your favorite flavorings, you can create fruit syrups, coffee syrups, cocktail syrups, pancake syrups, and How to Make Syrup (Simple Recipe + 30 Flavor Variations) © Veggie Desserts.
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen Healthier, mainly plant-based recipes
- Chocolate Figsby Nadia on 16th April 2026 at 9:15 am
If you love the viral stuffed dates but crave something a little different, it’s time to meet your new favourite treat - chocolate figs! Stuffed with creamy nut butter and a crunchy walnut, then dipped in rich 70% dark chocolate, these dried figs hit every craving for chewy, crunchy, and creamy. They are the ultimate [...] The post Chocolate Figs appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Kefir Smoothieby Nadia on 15th April 2026 at 9:00 am
This kefir smoothie is a creamy, tangy, nutrient-dense powerhouse that offers 10g fibre and 16g protein without needing to use any protein powder. By swapping your standard base for this probiotic-rich ferment and pairing it with whole foods like berries, nut butter and chia seeds you can create a meal that tastes like a treat [...] The post Kefir Smoothie appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Chickpea Cookie Doughby Nadia on 14th April 2026 at 9:58 am
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthier chickpea cookie dough, an indulgent treat that swaps refined sugars for wholesome, plant-based power. This creamy, fibre-rich treat proves that you can enjoy the nostalgic flavour of raw cookie dough while fuelling your body. The Ultimate Guide to Chickpea Cookie Dough: Your New Favourite High-Protein, Healthy Snack If [...] The post Chickpea Cookie Dough appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Vegan Flapjack Recipeby Nadia on 13th April 2026 at 12:26 pm
This vegan flapjack recipe makes a great grab-and-go breakfast on busy mornings, a nourishing mid-afternoon snack or a healthier sweet treat after meals. Each serving offers 11g protein with no protein powder in sight as well as 6g fibre and 7 plant points. Not only are they good for you, they're tasty too and can [...] The post Vegan Flapjack Recipe appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- 5-Ingredient Coconut Macaroonsby Nadia on 31st March 2026 at 3:00 pm
These 5 ingredient coconut macaroons make a yummy bite-sized treat that are lovely and light - perfect for a little something sweet after dinner. Quick and easy to make, these macaroons also happen to be vegan and gluten-free. If you are a fan of chewy, golden, coconut based treats, you have likely encountered the classic [...] The post 5-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons 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
- Rum Raisin Banana Bread (vegan)by Hannah on 17th April 2026 at 9:07 am
This rum raisin banana bread is so easy to make with simple ingredients and is totally vegan. It is perfectly moist, tender, soft and full of banana flavour, with a hint of dark rum and plenty of juicy rum-soaked raisins. It is a great option for when you fancy something a little different to plain... Read More The post Rum Raisin Banana Bread (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Coconut Cream Cake (vegan)by Hannah on 13th April 2026 at 8:25 am
This incredible vegan coconut cake is the perfect cake for coconut lovers! Three layers of soft, light, fluffy coconut cake are filled and coated with a rich, creamy coconut pastry cream and covered with toasted coconut flakes. The cake is baked in a sheet pan rather than in individual tins, which is a great way... Read More The post Coconut Cream Cake (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Seitan "Beef" (Vegan)by Hannah on 2nd April 2026 at 1:38 pm
This beef style seitan is richly flavoured with a chewy, meaty texture. Made with vital wheat gluten and tofu, it is an excellent vegan protein source in place of meat. Use this mock meat to make vegan beef stew, beef and broccoli, pot roast, Mongolian beef, tacos, stir fries and deli style sandwiches. What Is... Read More The post Seitan "Beef" (Vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Colomba Pasqualeby Hannah on 31st March 2026 at 9:55 am
This vegan Colomba Pasquale is light, fluffy and rich with a sweet, citrus-scented flavour and is studded with candied peel and topped with a crunchy almond sugar topping. It is an Italian Easter classic and is well worth making the effort to bake your own! This vegan Colomba Pasquale recipe is essentially an Easter version... Read More The post Vegan Colomba Pasquale appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Manchester Tartby Hannah on 22nd March 2026 at 8:21 am
This vegan Manchester tart is a retro British school dinner recipe, consisting of crisp pastry filled with raspberry jam, desiccated coconut and custard. It is light, creamy and not too sweet, yet extremely comforting and satisfying, and it's easy to make too! What Is Manchester Tart? Manchester tart is a variation on an earlier recipe... Read More The post Vegan Manchester Tart appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
