Tag Archives: Egg Free

PUT DOWN THE PROZAC – LET’S HAVE A STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS!

Well, this has been my second Christmas/Holiday blog post since I started The Caper Tree last year and even though I’ve been away from the blogosphere for a while, I’m back now and gearing up for all the joy this … Continue reading

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ROCKET OR ARUGULA – IT’S SO MUCH BETTER HOMEGROWN

Oh how I love the sunshine! Just the very thought of all that lovely Vitamin D seeping into my pores just makes me smile.  It’s not only me that worships those blessed UV rays; our garden is bursting with life … Continue reading

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Parsnips: The Noble Tuber Puts on its Mankini and Gets Dressed for Summer

I am smiling again! The sun is out here in the UK, the evenings are bathed in daylight and we can all wear sunglasses again without looking like some celebrity who is trying desperately hard to be recognised by pretending … Continue reading

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FRUIT SALAD? AGAIN?! GIVE ME A PROPER DESSERT PLEASE WAITER!

So Valentine’s is mere days away and the air is becoming thick with passion and love.  So what will you be doing with your beloved on Monday night?  Er…. perhaps I should rephrase that – I mean, are you taking … Continue reading

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SMOKED CHIPOTLE CHILLI & RED WINE ROOT VEGETABLE STEW

OK. I made this a few night ago and it went down a storm. SMOKED CHILLI & RED WINE ROOT VEG STEW. No pics for this and no exact measurements needed. Just quickly throw it together and chuck it in the oven:
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MEAT SUBSTITUTES ARE FINE AT HOME, BUT THAT BETTER NOT BE TVP IN MY CHILLI, CHEF!

This is my modern take on the great 1970’s Scandinavian export, the cheese and meat fondue by throwing Japan right there into the mix. It consists of a dish of raw vegetables & tofu, some dipping brilliant dipping sauces and tempura batter. The idea is that like a fondue, you place the hot oil in a fondue bowl in the middle of the dining table and cook your food right there. You skewer your vegetable with your fondue fork, coat it in the batter and put it straight into the hot oil. After 30-45 seconds, it’s cooked and you remove it, placing it on a piece of absorbent cloth to remove any excess oil and then dip it in a sauce of your choice. BE WARNED, IT’S GOING TO BE HOT so you may want to put it on your plate and eat it with a knife & fork once it’s cooled. Continue reading

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Come on, you can do better than beans on heart-shaped toast; its Valentines For Crying Out Loud!

You may think its ages away but it’ll creep up on you I promise. Yes, now we’ve put Christmas to bed and we’re just breathing out the last of the Vodka-soaked fumes from New Year, it’s time to look towards … Continue reading

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Old Habits May Die Hard, But I’m Gonna Strangle Them Till They Do.

I have to admit, I am a creature of habit. I like certain rituals or routines because they make me feel in control of my life. It is human nature after all. We all have our rituals don’t we? For … Continue reading

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I Don’t Want to be a Show Off, but I Secretly Want those Turkey Eaters to be Jealous of my Spuds & Gravy!

Like many of you I’m sure, I was raised on a diet of meat, fish, chicken, dairy and lashings of vegetables.  My Sister and I were lucky enough to have at least four amazing cooks in our lives when we … Continue reading

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The Hens May Thank Me But What Am I Supposed To Dip My Chips In Now?!

I was talking with my lovely wife the other day about all the foods we miss eating being vegan. Before I became vegan I was vegetarian for almost 10 years and was a massive cheese gobbler; any cheese, anytime, anywhere. … Continue reading

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