Textured vegetable protein is a soya-based meat alternative. It often comes in dried form to be rehydrated before use. Will also be trying out the mince version, which is the perfect substitute for ground mince. How to use Textured Vegetable Protein? Fish and chip shows have gone a little gourmet in the last few years, serving up dishes such as calamari alongside their fried goods. I was never a fan of calamari – who wants to chew rubbery dead animals, honestly? – but I know so many people who love the flavour. It pairs especially well with the above tartar sauce!

Fun fact: my toddler LOVES katsu curry! She’s not even two yet and she will scoff everything on the plate when I make this meal. And if you’re a fan of takeout Japanese curry, then you HAVE to make this. It’s crispy, a little bit sweet, and oh so flavourful. Until then, I’ll continue making yummy American inspired dishes at home. And what do I make when I get a craving for American food? Burgers and loaded fries, of course. Yum! 1. Down Home Vegan BBQ Burger Based on that maths there are 16 portions at 21p each! Who said being a Vegetarian/Vegan needs to be expensive! Ketchup is a wonderful ingredient to use in this recipe as it contains both sweet and sour flavours, and it helps to give the dish the vibrant colour that we know and love. Scampi is another hugely popular dish here in the UK, and one that my family loved growing up. We’d have it on the weekend served with chip shop chips and a leafy salad with lots of tartar sauce! Scampi is essentially just fried shrimp, and this vegan version is the perfect replicate – but without the cruelty.

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What’s better than a heaping plate of carbs? A heaping plate of carbs topped with gooey vegan melted cheese! These vegan chilli cheese fries are the ultimate comfort food and easy to make. Plus, they’re pretty healthy since the fries aren’t actually deep-fried. You can vary the amount of chilli you use depending on your spice preference.

But you know what, making your own pizza is heaps more fun than waiting for the delivery guy to turn up. Plus, you can get really adventurous with your toppings – think extra cheesiness! 1. Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread We weren’t going to say it, but these taste even better than the crispy non-vegan pancakes that they were inspired by! Their sweet and peppery depth of flavour has hoisin and Chinese five spice to thank. Vegan Bao

Pretty close to pizza is my love for Chinese food. Oh, how I love anything smothered in a sweet and sour sauce, and my go-to dish to make for me and my daughter at the moment is sweet and sour tofu. Cut up Peppers into 2cm squares and spring Onion into 1cm slices. How to make Vegan-friendly Kung Pao sauce?

London-based cook Zoe Alakija creates recipes that blend modern British flavours with the rich colours and tastes of her Nigerian upbringing.Like to keep things simple with a pepperoni pizza? This is a great recipe to make at home. Some call the pepperoni pizza boring, but I think it’s a classic; it’s not called the world’s most favourite pizza for nothing! The base is thin and crispy and fiery spiced zucchini slices replace the meat on this pizza. This ramen noodle soup is made with a super creamy peanut coconut broth, roasted mushrooms and crispy tofu. It comes together is just twenty minutes, and it is definitely one of the healthiest of all the vegan fakeaway recipes here, too! Traditionally sweet and sour sauce is made by adding honey or sugar to a sour liquid, like rice wine. It’s really as simple as mixing together sweet and sour ingredients!

This is the first time we have used Textured Vegetable Protein, we will certainly be using it more often. Love sushi? It’s SO easy to make at home using your favourite veggies, and you can also add some plant-based protein to give it a nutritional boost. Make a yummy sriracha mayo to give it a little spice and serve with a tamari dipping sauce. I love this dish because it’s one of the lightest vegan fakeaway recipes – perfect for hot summer days! In my original recipe I used baguette slices, but I also have used ordinary white bread slices in the remake. Both work equally well. Just don't use fancy wholesome bread, it isn't the same and it isn't the point of this decadant recipe!. 🥠The Dipping Sauce The Plant Based Cookbook is the fastest selling vegan cookbook of all time, and features recipes for colourful salads, veggie burgers, hearty one-pot curries and stews, speedy breakfasts, weekend brunches, muffins, cakes and brownies. If you’re British, then you’ll know that tartar sauce is a MUST when it comes to good old-fashioned fish and chips. Delicious on vegan fish, vegan scampi (fried shrimp) and delicious as a dunking sauce for some chunky chips. This sauce is one of the first condiments I made when going vegan, and my non-vegan family members love it, too!Serve these yummy appetizers when you're having a 'fakeaway' evening! Gather your favourite takeaway recipes and cook up a feast; If you haven’t had this before, you really, really need to try it! It’s basically bread topped with thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and olive oil. Often referred to as ‘Lebanese Pizza,’ manaqish is a popular breakfast food but can be enjoyed all day, every day. Japanese food may seem simple, but the small portions give way to an explosion of flavour. An abundance of veggies are easily incorporated into the dishes, so much so that you don’t need to worry about adding in vegan meats if you prefer to leave them out. 1. The Best Vegan Okonomiyaki Vegan Kung Pao ready to serve, a great comfort dish. The chilli gives it a fantastic spicy punch, to get your taste buds tingling.