The Root Kitchen Guide to Vegan Ingredient Replacements

January 05, 2023David Beaver

To support you in your Veganuary efforts we've pulled together a list of alternatives that will make cooking and eating plant-based a breeze if you're new to it (or looking to start), lactose intolerant, or just health conscious and looking to reduce your reliance on meat and dairy.

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Advice For Those Taking Part In Veganuary For The First Time

January 03, 2023David Beaver

Our favourite month of the year is here (well apart from May-July though but that doesn't count as they are sunny).  We've loved January ever since we started our journey with Root Kitchen and that is because it's all about Veganuary! Here are our top tips for making sure you get the most from your Veganuary experience

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How to Use Up Your Vegan Christmas Leftovers

December 29, 2022David Beaver

So, you made it through Christmas and are now have a few days off work in that funny time in between Christmas and New Year when everybody is wandering round in a food coma trying to keep the kids entertained whilst not fully knowing what day it is.  If you are anything like us, that's when you check the fridge and realise that, along with all the delicious vegan chocolate and nibbles you have a mountain of half cling filmed Christmas dinner sides and delicious produce that you bought for the big day that now have to be used up!

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Vegan Mushroom Wellington Recipe

December 19, 2022David Beaver

This is a bit of a last minute blog post but after sitting down with our Development Chef, Lyndon, last week to get his advice on how to Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas, he casually dropped in that he had a banging recipe for a Vegan Mushroom Wellington, and all weekend I've been dreaming about this dish so we managed to get him to share the recipe.

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Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas

December 18, 2022David Beaver

Whether you have been following a plant based diet for a while or if you are getting ahead of the game for your first taste of Veganuary it can be challenging to follow a vegan diet at Christmas, especially if you are attending a dinner party where the majority of the people are not vegan and many the traditional festive dishes are not vegan-friendly (bacon in Brussels sprouts, who's idea was that?!). However, with a little planning and preparation, it is possible to have a delicious and satisfying vegan Christmas

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The Importance of Fibre In a Vegan Diet

August 27, 2022David Beaver

The majority of our family and friends, regardless of their dietary preferences, believe that they are generally healthy and knowledgeable. However, whether they are vegan or not, most people tend to underestimate the importance of fibre.

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Plant Based Foods From Across The World

August 21, 2022David Beaver

There are certain plant-based societies across the world that take pride in their veganism and have long, productive lives. Let's go on a little virtual tour of the globe and delve into a few classic vegan destinations on this sunny Sunday afternoon.

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Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

June 24, 2022David Beaver

As most of you guys who are signed up to our newsletter will know, we are right in the middle of developing 10 new dishes for our menu. Growing up my mum used to dish up the most amazing, luxurious Mac & Cheese to my brother and I and when it was passed on to me and quickly became a go to quick dinner for my two kids.

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Quick Vegan Hummus Bowl Recipe

June 14, 2022David Beaver

If your anything like us, you LOVE Hummus!  This week we thought we'd share our favourite recipe so that as we are now into garden party season you will have the perfect home made Hummus Bowl to keep all your guests dipping their chips.

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Give Your Dad A Vegan Meal This Father's Day

June 08, 2022David Beaver

If your old man is anything like mine, he'll probably laugh at the concept of a vegan dinner and mock you for being environmentally conscious (past compulsory recycling and having an allotment at the end of the garden). I'm envious of you if this isn't the case!

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