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Creamy Catalina Dressing - Small Batch - Vegan Recipe

Vegan catalina dressing -small batch dressing.

Love a tomato-based, tangy sauce? Try this creamy Catalina dressing. It's a small batch, so no waste, and it's dairy-free and vegan. I'm always trying out new salad dressings, and it's usually a small batch of dressing, so there's no waste. My latest dressing is this creamy, tomato-based Catalina dressing. It's gorgeous stuff and adds […]

Easy Vegan Firecracker Mayo - Small Batch Recipe

easy homemade dairy-free firecraker mayo.

Homemade vegan firecracker mayo is a creamy, spicy dip. This tasty plant-based dressing is also a small-batch recipe, so no waste. You may have come across firecracker mayo in Wagamama (a British chain of restaurants serving Asian food inspired by the flavours of Japan). It's a spiced mayonnaise with a kick served in sandwiches and […]

Quick Vegan Buffalo Sauce - Easy Small Batch Recipe

Quick Buffalo Sauce - dairy-free - plant-based - vegan.

A quick vegan buffalo sauce that's quick to make and a small batch recipe, so there's no waste. It's a tasty homemade hot sauce. This quick buffalo sauce is the latest in my small-batch dressings and sauce collection. It's a hot sauce, with a bit of sweet and sour flavour with a buttery base. It's […]

Easy Lemon Vinaigrette - Small Batch Salad Dressing

Easy Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing - Small Batch.

An easy lemon vinaigrette made with fresh lemons. This zesty dressing is a small batch salad dressing, so there's no waste. I love to have different salad dressings on rotation to add to couscous, salad and wraps. My latest salad dressing is this zingy lemon vinaigrette, with a hint of sweetness to balance the zesty […]

Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing - Small Batch

BEST Thousand Island Dressing.

An easy recipe for a small batch of the classic vegan Thousand Island salad dressing. Add it to salads, lunch wraps and burgers. Make a batch of this tasty Thousand Island salad dressing to add to your salads, wraps, and burgers this week. It's a small-batch salad dressing that's quick to make and will make […]

Simple Mustard Balsamic Dressing (small batch)

simple mustard & balsamic salad dressing in a jam jar.

This homemade mustard balsamic dressing is the perfect small-batch, big flavour salad dressing for your salads or wraps. All the recipes on this website have been created by me and tested by my family and friends since 2020. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure & privacy policy. Sometimes all you need is […]

Vegan French Dressing - Small Batch Salad Dressing

Easy Vegan French Dressing.

Tempt your taste buds with a plant-based twist on classic French salad dressing. Rock your salads with this delicious Vegan French Dressing. This traditional French salad dressing is quick to make with a few good quality ingredients. It's delicious stuff and makes salads and wraps taste divine. Make a small batch (or double it up […]

Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones - Small Batch

Homemade vegan chocolate chip scones.

Indulge in a quick afternoon treat with buttery homemade vegan chocolate chip scones. This recipe makes 4 Scottish style plant-based scones Prepare yourself for a treat when you make a small batch of these golden scones. They are soft, and buttery inside with little pockets of chocolate. This recipe makes 4 large vegan chocolate chip […]

Quick Air Fryer Biscoff Cookies - Small Batch

Vegan Air Fryer Biscoff Cookies.

This super quick recipe for Biscoff cookies with chocolate chips is baked in the air fryer and makes 2-3 cookies. Perfect for a quick snack. I find myself using my air fryer a lot these days and baking in it more and more. My latest sweet air fryer recipe is this quick recipe for air […]

Creamy Vegan Tahini Salad Dressing (small batch)

Small batch tahini dressing.

This easy recipe for creamy vegan tahini salad dressing takes a couple of minutes to make. It's velvety and delicious! My latest vegan salad dressing zings with flavour. It only takes a couple of minutes to make and it's a small batch, so won't be wasted. If you love small batch salad dressings like this […]

Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing - Small Batch

Creamy Italian Dressing - Step 2

Skip the ready-made salad dressing and try this vegan creamy Italian dressing. It's a small batch so no waste either. Ranch dressing or a balsamic vinaigrette have always been my favourite dressings, but now I'm torn as this creamy Italian dressing is so good. It's a small batch recipe, so enough for 2 or 3 […]

Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing - Small Batch

Vegan Ranch Dressing

An easy vegan ranch dressing recipe for your salads and wraps or for dunking crunchy veg or nachos. I only came across Ranch dressing a few years ago when I selected it from the line-up of dressings at a Subway. I think I was buying a salad sub. Of course, that dressing wasn't vegan, so […]

Easy Greek Salad Dressing (Small Batch)

Greek Salad Dressing in a jam jar

An easy Greek salad dressing with all the flavours of Greece. Drizzle over salads, mix through pasta salad or drizzle in salad wraps.

Creamy Mango Chutney & Herb Dressing - Vegan Dip

Creamy Mango Chutney & Herb Dressing - Vegan Dip.

An easy homemade creamy mango chutney and herb dressing, that's perfect served as a salad dressing, sandwich or wrap spread, or dip. I always make my own salad dressings and dips as they are so easy to make from simple ingredients you have in the fridge or store cupboard. My latest dressing is a creamy […]

Homemade Vegan Greek Feta Salad Dressing Recipe

Creamy Vegan Greek Feta Cheese Salad Dressing.

Homemade salad dressings are the best and this homemade vegan Greek feta dressing is rather special. It's creamy with a tangy edge. Yum! I never buy salad dressing, it's so easy and quick to make, and you can make a different flavour and style every time from ingredients you have to hand. My latest dairy-free […]

Easy Buffalo Chickpea Tacos - Baked Vegan Taco Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chickpea Tacos - Baked Vegan Taco Recipe.

Gorgeously easy buffalo chickpea tacos, oven-baked or air-fried for a crisp finish. An easy lunch or dinner (plant-based - dairy-free - vegan) Oh boy, you are going to enjoy these. My husband is super happy each time I make these buffalo chickpea tacos. They are super simple to make and are flavoured with my easy […]

Easy Vegan Avocado & Hummus Vegetable Lunch Wraps

Easy Avocado & Hummus Lunch Wrap.

The most delicious vegan avocado and hummus vegetable lunch wraps with a delicious tahini dressing to perk up lunchtime. A filled wrap is a great alternative to sandwiches at lunchtime and this avocado and hummus wrap is a real stonker. Creamy hummus and avocado are teamed with veggies and a quick creamy tahini dressing in […]

Easy Homemade Vegetable Cream Cheese for Bagels

Easy Vegetable Cream Cheese for Bagels.

Vegetable cream cheese is the perfect spread for toasted bagels. Once crisp, spread on a generous layer of this veggie cream cheese & enjoy! Cream cheese and bagels are a fabulous pairing, but let's make the combo even better. This flavoured, savoury cream cheese mixed with colourful veg makes the best bagel spread. Slather a […]

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup

An easy butternut squash soup made with roasted butternut squash and red pepper. This small batch of soup is perfect for lunch or dinner. There is nothing better than a comforting bowl of soup and my latest soup is this easy roasted butternut squash and red pepper soup. It's a flavour-packed creamy soup, with lots […]

Vegan Nutella Overnight Weetabix with Yoghurt

vegan nutella overnight oats with choc chips.

The perfect summer breakfast or brunch of creamy vegan Nutella overnight Weetabix. A twist on overnight oats & a wholesome, heavenly treat. Enjoy a delightfully easy vegan breakfast with this creamy vegan Nutella overnight oats. This indulgent breakfast is a combination of plant-based Nutella, wholesome Weetabit and luscious vegan Greek yoghurt. The perfect summer breakfast […]

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread from Scratch

chocolate peanut butter spread.

Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich velvety chocolate & peanuts in this homemade vegan chocolate peanut butter spread. Making peanut butter from scratch is fun and gives you a purer product than shop-bought peanut butter and adding chocolate makes it even more special. This simple recipe makes a small batch of vegan chocolate peanut […]

Easy Quick Pickled Cabbage for Tacos or Sandwiches

Quick and easy pickled red cabbage.

Want a quick pickle to add to sandwiches or tacos? Try this easy & quick pickled cabbage recipe, it's delicious & simple to make. This small batch recipe for quick pickled cabbage is super easy to make and perks up so many dishes, including tacos and sandwiches. Whip up a batch today, to add to […]

Lebanese Falafel Wrap with Tahini Dressing

Falafel beet salad wrap with tahini dressing.

Looking for a hearty lunch? Try a tasty Lebanese falafel wrap made with flatbread & dressed in tahini dressing for a taste of the Middle East Lebanese food has to be a real favourite of mine and I am often inspired by their dishes and flavours. My latest sandwich, or should I say wrap, has […]

Vegan Cream of Courgette Soup with Dill

creamy vegan courgette soup with dill.

The most delicious & easy-to-make vegan cream of courgette soup with dill. A budget-friendly, low calorie soup for lunch or dinner. Soup season is here and with so many gardeners having a glut of courgettes, just too many to know what to do with, I thought I'd share this deliciously easy courgette soup. Because it's […]

Vegan Grinder Salad with Corn

A dressed Vegan Grinder Salad with corn

Vegan corn grinder salad is the delicious dressed salad in grinder sandwiches but you can serve it alone for the perfect summer salad. My latest and greatest summer salad is this vegan grinder salad with corn. It's the dressing that makes this one special as well as the crunch from the lettuce and cucumber and […]

Easy Pomegranate & Lemon Salad Dressing

Pomegranate & Lemon Salad Dressing

Try this easy pomegranate and lemon salad dressing on your next salad or wrap. Super quick to make and it tastes great. I'm never organised enough to have a bottle of ready-made salad dressing just when I need it, but I do have a well-stocked fridge and pantry, so homemade salad dressings like this pomegranate […]

Tex Mex Corn Chopped Salad with Vegan Feta

VeganTex Mex Corn Chopped Salad

The most delicious Tex Mex Corn Chopped Salad with vegan feta and easy homemade ranch dressing served with tortilla chips for a Mexican-style lunch. I'm drooling just looking at this again. It was so scrumptiously good! A chopped salad, heavy on sweet corn, topped with salted vegan cheese and a creamy vegan salad dressing. Hands […]

Air Fryer Golden Syrup Flapjacks

Air Fryer Vegan Golden Syrup Flapjacks

An easy recipe for Scottish air fryer golden syrup flapjacks. A chewy oat bar that's super easy to make. 🧾 The history of Scottish flapjacks Flapjacks are a traditional Scottish recipe. You could say they were a bit of a happy accident. A very long time ago (oats were introduced to Scotland in 600 AD), […]

Easy Vegan Egg Mayo Sandwiches

Vegan Egg Mayo Sandwich

Egg Mayo Sandwiches are such a classic British sandwich. If you miss them, try these Easy Vegan Egg Mayo Sandwiches. They are spot on! Are you vegan but miss egg mayo sandwiches? I've cracked it for you (sorry about the pun). An easy egg mayo made with tofu, with a creamy dressing that tastes and […]

Black Olive & Tomato Toastie

Vegan Olive & Tomato Toastie stacked on a yellow plate

Boss your lunch with this crisp and crunchy black olive and tomato toastie. Easy to make with big flavours. It's so tasty! A well-layered toastie makes a nice change from your regular sandwich at lunchtime and has a lovely bit of crunch. This delicious toasted sandwich pairs the flavours or ripe red tomatoes with the […]

Easy Vegan Hazelnut & Raisin Cookies

Easy Vegan Hazelnut & Raisin Cookies

These easy vegan hazelnut & raisin cookies are made with golden syrup, brown sugar and oats for that toffee-like flavour and chewy finish. They are lush! I love the chewiness of an oat cookie. Plus the added oats mean this energy boost (one I usually need mid-afternoon), keeps you going for longer. The cookies have […]

Creamy Vegan Russian Dressing

Vegan Russian Salad Dreasing

A simple recipe for vegan Russian dressing, the dressing traditionally used in a classic Reuben sandwich, which is great on salads too.

20 Vegan Jam Jar Salad Dressings

a selection of vegan salad dressings in jam jars

20 delicious and easy vegan salad dressings made and stored in a jam jar.

Vegan Greek Salad Lunch Wrap

Vegan Greek Salad Lunch Wrap on a white plate

A tasty vegan lunch wrap filled with Greek salad and a delicious Greek Salad Dressing. A simple lunch that's full of flavour.

Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw

Vegan carrot and dill slaw in a bowl

This easy vegan coleslaw recipe with grated carrot and fresh dill is packed with crunchy vegetables and it's super tasty. Serve it for lunch in sandwiches and wraps, on a baked potato or on a salad. VEGAN CARROT & DILL COLESLAW Many coleslaws are made primarily with white cabbage, but you will sometimes see coleslaw […]

Vegan Lemon & Chive Dip for Chips

Vegan lemon chive dip with tortilla chips

 This super quick, vegan creamy dip is great for dunking chips in, especially if they are spicy. VEGAN LEMON & CHIVE DIP FOR CHIPS Lemon is so often used as a flavouring in sweet dishes, but it's good in savoury dishes like this vegan lemon & chive dip for chips. It's a super creamy dip […]

Vegan Tomato Soup made with Tinned Tomatoes

A bowl of vegan tomato soup with a swirl of cream

 An easy recipe for vegan tomato soup with just 5 ingredients and seasoning. Made in under 30 minutes and served with a swirl of vegan cream.   VEGAN TOMATO SOUP MADE WITH TINNED TOMATOES   This simple and quick soup is made with tinned tomatoes, which are also known as canned tomatoes.   It's on […]

Mini Tomato Pastry Bites for Lunch Boxes

Mini tomato pesto pastry bites on black slate

 A succulent wee pastry bite that's simple and fun to make and a real treat in lunch boxes.   MINI TOMATO PASTRY BITES FOR LUNCH BOXES Don't they look good? They are just as tasty as they look. These little savoury bites are super simple to make and they burst with flavour in your mouth.  […]

Microwave Apple & Cinnamon Flapjacks - Quick & Easy

easy apple and cinnamon oat flapjacks

Forget the oven. Make these chewy Scottish-style Apple & Cinnamon Flapjacks in the microwave in a few minutes. Ridiculously good oat bars! Made with a few simple ingredients, these are similar to my Microwave Jam Flapjacks and my Blackcurrant and Lemon Flapjacks! Sometimes you want a sweet treat fast, and you don't want to heat […]

Easy Vegan Thousand Island Slaw - Dairy-Free Coleslaw

vegan slaw with homemade thousand island dressing.

An easy plant-based thousand island slaw that's so tasty. It's creamy, tangy, and crunchy, and a breeze to make. Add it to everything! I love the flavour of Thousand Island dressing, so I thought it would make a tasty coleslaw dressing, and boy, was I right! It's absolutely delicious, a real winner, and so easy […]

Easy Tikka Tofu & Chickpea Wraps with Mango Mayo

Tikka masala tofu and chickpea wrap

An easy recipe for Tikka tofu and chickpea wraps with a mango chutney mayo. The perfect lunch or light dinner with Indian spices. Everyone is having a romance with Bridgerton right now, but I'm having a romance with tofu. I've been making batch after batch of the most amazing tofu pastrami for sandwiches or adding […]

Easy Vegan Tofu Pastrami Deli Slices for Sandwiches

Easy vegan tofu pastrami deli slices for sandwiches.

Perk up your sandwiches with this lip-smackingly delicious vegan tofu pastrami. Easy homemade deli slices. You don't have to miss out on deli slices (deli meat) and deli sandwiches when you eat a plant-based diet. In fact, this easy vegan tofu pastrami has all the spices and flavours of pastrami, but it's also healthier than […]

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