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Hey, I'm Tara! A private chef, cookery teacher & recipe developer with an award-winning catering business feeding the UK & beyond. I have over 10 years experience whipping up vegan feasts that I'd love to share with you. I hope you enjoy browsing my recipes & I look forward to feeding you soon!
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![What’s your favourite meaty crisp that’s accidentally vegan?!🥪🥪🥪
INGREDIENTS
Half a small butternut squash [4-5 slices worth]
120g plain flour
200ml unsweetened soya milk
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion granules
120g beef flavoured vegan crisps
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1 small leek
1 small red onion
50g white cabbage
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1 large ciabatta baguette
Black pepper
Gherkins
Avocado
Green chillis
Butter to spread
Veg oil
Sweet chilli sauce
METHOD
1] Finely chop onion, cabbage & leek, sautè in olive oil for 12-15 minutes until softened, leave aside
2] Peel squash & chop into slices that fit the width & length of your baguette
3] Fry in a drizzle of olive oil for 7-8 minutes per side until tender
4] Crush crisps & scatter on a plate
5] Whisk together flour, milk, garlic & onion until smooth
6] Place cooled butternut into batter, lift out with a fork & place onto crisp crumbs
7] Coat evenly with crisp crumbs
8] Fry in hot oil for 5-6 minutes per side until golden & crispy
9] Assemble buttered baguette with crushed avocado, chopped chillis & gherkins
10] Layer breaded butternut squash, top with veggie mix, black pepper & enjoy!
#veganfood #veganlunch #sandwich #sandwiches #veganfoodie #veganfoodshare #veganeats #sub #autumnfood #october #lunch #sando #veganideas #vegano #accidentallyvegan #veganeats #baguette #sub #vegansub #bread #vegansofig #squash #butternutsquash #cooking #vegancooking #veganuk #rainy #autumnvibes](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/573154477_18108449473594056_6948962913207764179_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=tieziHav3p0Q7kNvwHMh1lM&_nc_oc=Adk2YyoS17ET8gy6G5P17HdzfiVTnAMBfb-ly0ISqworuX8SBsQ39YK9lHeyeKbww2w&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_AfiBSTsvkhfNhxr1TUcel7J4bd2yW4R2vhj0yZRuvmvn2A&oe=69101C07)
![When I say TOFU you say VEGAN💘💘@tofuveganlondon
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![I actually deserve a medal for philosophising about chutney shovels HAVING ALREADY BRUSHED MY TEETH TONIGHT😤
Enjoy!🇮🇳
INGREDIENTS
1 large potato
200g gram flour
150ml cold sparkling water
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons garlic granules
1 teaspoon ground jeera
1 teaspoon onion granules
Half a teaspoon chilli powder
Salt
Vegetable oil to fry
METHOD
1] Peel & finely slice potato into wafer thin slices
2] Immediately immerse into ice cold water & rub together to remove starch
3] Combine gram flour with spices in a large mixing bowl
4] Bring a deep pan of oil to heat
5] Remove potatoes from water & pat dry using a teatowel/kitchen paper
6] Add potatoes to the gram flour mix, coat evenly using one hand
*depending on the size of your potato, you may need a few more spoonfuls of gram flour here so add accordingly, each slice must have a thin flour dusting*
7] Pour in cold sparkling water, continue combining with your hand until each slice is coated in batter [add more water if needed, based on the same logic above]
8] When your oil is ready, season with salt & give the potatoes one final toss
9] Lift a slice out of the mix using tongs to be safe, immerse into the hot oil, it should bubble up but not brown too quickly
10] Repeat the process until an entire batch are frying for 2-3 mins per side [do not overcrowd your pan]
11] When golden & floating to the top, use a spatula to remove the bhajiyas & transfer to a lined tray to remove excess grease
12] Repeat until all slices have been fried & enjoy!
#indiancooking #diwali #indiansnacks #potato #batata #bhajiya #indianfood #vegancooking #glutenfree #vegans #vegansnack #veganchef #veganism #vegano #plantbased #savourysnack #bhaji #indianfoodie #veganfoodshare #veganideas #veganoptions #indianfoodrecipes #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat
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![Sampling the new Autumnal menu at @thespreadeaglelondon & to quote Glenn “the best burger I’ve ever had” (!!!) and trust me this boy gets to taste-test aloooootta burgers😂🍔 London’s first fully vegan pub crushing it as per🌱 Swipe for my (dangerous) introduction to bolinho de chuva courtesy of their new Brazilian chef👩🏽🍳🇧🇷 I’m talking sweet, cinnamon-dusted, pillowy soft, pier-reminiscent doughnut balls, dunked in blackberry sauce😭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’LL BE BACK TEAM
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![Congrats on the new branch @theafterschoolcookieclub 🥳🌱🍪🍦 Thanks for having us👦🏻💃🏽💘 [pr invite]
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![Midweek mealios🍂 if your pan isn’t ovenproof, just decant before step 6!
INGREDIENTS
320g pre-rolled puff pastry
180g potatoes
90g brocolli
70g carrots
140g butternut squash
1 tin chickpeas
800ml coconut milk
1 onion
2 inches ginger
4 garlic cloves
6 curry leaves
Half a teaspoon chilli powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 green chillis
Veg oil
Sesame seeds for topping
Salt
1] Sautè diced onion, minced garlic, ginger, chillies & curry leaves in a drizzle of oil for 10 minutes
2] Prepare veggies by peeling where necessary, chopping into small cubes & add to your pan
3] Add cumin, chilli powder & curry powder, stir well & fry together for 10 minutes further
4] Add drained chickpeas, coconut milk & salt
5] Bring to simmer for 18-20 minutes until veggies have softened
6] Place a layer of pastry over the top of your pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds & bake at 180c for 15-18 minutes until golden
#vegandinner #midweekmeals #dinnerideas #quickdinner #dinnerrecipes #veganfoodie #veganfoodshare #veganrecipes #veganpie #pie #leftovers #fridgeraid #vegancooking #midweekdinner](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/561098063_18105573820594056_1090907823752952029_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ElGpABVvuGwQ7kNvwELdVrs&_nc_oc=Adkwy_S9fOAgp4oryIr-L2EDUf2NFnduyW4WMdtRfqj2MNt0ZKOyYecr-NPB7AB_jU8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_Afh0YyePIn5Cz6yAPG8RjmRSTNJQ080UKGPNf5AbufD9MA&oe=69102BA5)















![Thank you for the reset @hvammsvik 🫶🏽⛰️🌊🧖🏽♀️🥂🇮🇸 Chocolate fudge cake, a swim up bar & hot springs bordering the Atlantic is all this tired lil chef could want 😍
Also props for veganising your iconic seafood soup, it was DELICIOUS!🌱
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#veganiceland #icelandtrip #icelandadventure #veganfood #veganoptions #veganfoodshare #hotsprings #icelandhotsprings #hvammsvík #icelandnature #icelandroadtrip #plantbased #veganmenu #veganfoodie #vegantravel #veganlove #travelvlog #icelandfoods](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/543661209_18101716207594056_5153902625241312065_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=LEyc9qqCuDoQ7kNvwFxFigI&_nc_oc=AdkRwSzBQI_vQJMR3ZvWk9ncfCcCe7UOebLwV8bDb93jJBH4RNBSg_3Ve3f74ugKyFs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_AfgC3sbziIDXWv29EsuR_eaq006krz5nUZuTM9LnaopESQ&oe=6910231A)


![Breakfast buffet with a side of WHALE WATCHING [wait til the end]😭😭😭😭😩🥹🐳🐳🐳🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸‼️‼️‼️‼️
#veganchef #iceland #icelandadventure #privatechef #veganfoodshare #timestamp #cheflife #diml #chefmode #vegancooking #whalewatching #whale #icelandtrip #veganfoodie](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/542602707_1449107459530992_1412871678008257362_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=rdqdXm2foKoQ7kNvwG3TQtB&_nc_oc=AdmDBgR8tGwFggMw3aHk8PYC3GGfV52qPGsaMcHy5M4J9q7GSIM0M8cAqpeL-sZBMeY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_AfjKvfENJMBcwcBzmA3aMTucPrgy294-GZ2WrhS-d23B-w&oe=691016FD)







![We raised £830 last night for @warchilduk & their efforts delivering the biggest aid & mental health response in the history of their charity, to the children of Gaza & the West Bank🙏🏽🇵🇸 Working in the food industry right now with all the comfort of my daily privilege [and constant dialogue surrounding food] is a surreal & jarring experience, but last night you guys helped me to, albeit fleetingly, feel as though I could help in one small way. Thank you to my incredible sponsor @citizensofsoil 🫶🏽🫒 every dish was enriched with your liquid gold [from Palestinian maftoul to baklava blondies!] & to @south_london_louie for hosting us so graciously😍 we actually did put the ‘fun’ in fundraiser as we promised we would!✨ On to the next one..
#vegansupperclub #supperclub #veganfood #veganfoodie #veganlondon #veganism #charity #charityevent #warchild #gazafundraiser #palestinefundraiser #palestine #childrenofgaza #fundraising #charitysupperclub #veganchef #londonvegan #veganuk #plantbased #vegandinner #southlondonfood #londonfoodie #vegancommunity #londonsupperclub](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/537497741_18100319239594056_8319249373212248492_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=cNXyGFNX4dgQ7kNvwFrW8qU&_nc_oc=AdmoX1Dl0iPRpGXrqeuuEfGfFU6Qqbv_FPqs2pUAd9YTwx6iyK6PCVnQQ07auj2a9-M&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_Afj68eVCwCH93hT9TdnUt9adJLZlQcBWTrCUofQEiy9LHw&oe=691013F6)


![[pr invite] JUST EGG have launched in the UK!🇬🇧🍳🌱 @makemiameal_ & I scoffed/sampled it incorporated into: muffins, baked vanilla cheesecake, brownies, mini quiche & even yorkshire puds for toad-in-the-hole so it’s veryyy versatile, I can’t wait to nab some in catering size….
@eggsfromplantsuk
#veganegg #veganproduct #eggfree #justegg #veganfoodie #veganfoodshare #vegannews #vegancommunity #veganeats #veganfood #veganlove #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantbasedfood #plantbasedfoodie #plants #plantbasedoptions #veganpower #veganbreakfast #veganvlog #vlog #veganlondon #londonvegans #veganfriendly](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/527951648_18098887507594056_5836901603512783100_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=RO43gfO-QT4Q7kNvwH0n8N3&_nc_oc=AdmTJ45Bfitk_0mg4t7WgmS7PcCPW46VfhuztXS0y0saaAX1XQBh79Tx3gULhMvxCvU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_AfjwDHKVvBnFcgK1XRhQXSlQhXSsUW1nH_CapxsPEdF7ww&oe=69103B7B)
![Let me know if these tips work for you!✌🏽🍫 Supperclub peeps: only 2 weeks til you get to try my espresso & toasted marshmallow version😍😍
INGREDIENTS [6inch square pan]
300g dark chocolate [for melting]
100g vegan milk chocolate [for chunks]
150g plain flour
150g caster sugar
50g cocoa powder
200ml oat milk
100ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon espresso powder
Pinch of sea salt
METHOD
1] Combine sieved flour & cocoa powder with sugar, salt & coffee with a whisk
2] Add milk, oil, melted chocolate & vanilla, whisk until a smooth batter forms
3] Add chocolate chunks, stir gently
4] Pour into lined baking tray
5] Bake in a preheated oven at 180c for 35-45 minutes until skewer comes out *just* clean
6] Remove from oven, cover & leave to cool. When cooled, refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight before cutting into squares & enjoy!
#brownierecipe #tips #fudgebrownie #veganeats #veganchef #whatveganseat #veganoption #brownies #baking #bakingtips #fudgy #chocfudgebrownies #brownie #veganbrownies #brownielove #chocolate #quicktips #didyouknow #eggfree #eggfreebaking #dessert #cake #bakingtime](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/528291897_18098826232594056_2400505929937815148_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=2XzHUrvO5eYQ7kNvwF9sinr&_nc_oc=AdnNYItTFC2INgUBEah3R-apvsXkvNhIJW32G_Wmc2HnWUTILshORT4hoXa6sXHkMaU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9cXG01ks1EAWPPxT7XCYPw&oh=00_AfiXkLQL7w8irlvLUtfT0oQWabB_fqQKglypfkWozqn8dQ&oe=69100387)







