Lenten + fasting

This is a simple Greek vegetable stew. It’s vegan and super healthy. Serve with hummus and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

This is my comfort food in winter. There is nothing better than sprinkling sea salt on crispy roast potatoes, straight out of the oven.

Caramelised peaches are the perfect topping for these vegan wholemeal pancakes, and make a filling weekend brunch.

This vegan cake, not only has an interesting cultural heritage, but only uses basic cupboard ingredients and is super easy to make.

This week’s recipe comes from guest contributor, Susan Verde. She made this beautiful summer salad with plant-based chef, Alex Burst.

This pasta is a twist on chilli prawn pasta, making use of corn when its at its best to make a crunchy pangrattato.

Grilling the apricots brings out their full flavour potential, while the notes of thyme add a savoury element. A modern take on a classic celebration cake for life’s sweet moments!

Hortopita (or green pie) is traditionally made in Greece around Springtime from wild greens. It’s vegan as the Greek community is typically fasting during this time for Lent. It’s like a detox for the body, and allows you to experiment with produce that is in season.

In Greek culture, vegan recipes come from the religious practice of fasting during Lent. This is one of my favourite recipes because it can be made with or without meat, and is brilliant hot or cold.

These grown-up cookies are crunchy with a lingering chewiness. The sweet chocolate chips and hazelnuts are finished with sea salt flakes, for an indulgent treat.

‘Gigantes’ are traditional Greek baked beans, and are best made with jumbo butter beans. The base recipe is vegan and can be eaten warm or cold with chewy sourdough.

Azure seas, glimmering white heat, an outdoor trattoria, clam pasta or ‘spaghetti alle vongole’ is summer on a plate. Enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine, and make a whole afternoon of it.