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Parma Violets: some people love them and seek them out in a party bag of sweets, others opt for love hearts instead. But is the iconic sweet vegan?

Looking for soup dumplings that are vegan friendly? These vegan xiaolongbao and shengjianbao recipes will do the trick.

From sandwiches to soups to pasta salads, these lunches are quick to make and even quicker to devour — perfect for those working from home. 

Rice noodles are popular in East Asian cuisine but have gotten global recognition from noodle lovers around the world. But are rice noodles vegan? Find out here.

Linda McCartney provide a range of meat-free alternatives to classic foods,  but are the sausages both vegetarian and vegan? Find out here.

The sour, sticky sweet was a classic corner shop buy on the way home from school for many people, but is the sweet vegan? Here’s the lowdown on why the answer is complicated.

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup that has found popularity worldwide for its distinct umami flavours. Is it vegan? Find out here.

Like aubergines, courgette can draw mixed reactions from people — but done right, and this vegetable will become your new favourite ingredient. From courgette fritters to rich curries, here are our favourite recipes.

It’s that time of year against when winter has descended upon us. So whether you’re fuelling your working from home day or looking for something to keep you going over the weekend, we’ve put together some of our favourite plant-based recipes that make the perfect warming lunch. 

Five Quick And Warming Vegan Lunch Recipes

Though BBQ sauce is typically associated with meat dishes, the best of us also love to dip our chips into the stuff. Read on to find out whether or not it's vegan.

Lotus Biscuits have a distinctive taste that is perfect with a brew or used to bake sweet treats. But are they vegan? Find out here.

Love Hearts were the original way of sending your best friends emojis, and are now a popular sweet seen at weddings, but are the iconic sweets vegan? We break it down here.

Mcdonald’s are a treat for all ages, and we all love the iconic chips (or fries for our American pals) that can be found under the golden arches. But are they vegan? Find out here.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect recipe for a slow weekend activity, or you’re going all-in on a Tuesday brunch, we’ve got you covered with some of the best vegan waffle recipes out there.

Whether you’re a vegan risotto novice, or you’re just on the hunt for some new dinner inspiration, we’ve put the best vegan risotto recipes together in one place.

Being vegan and gluten-free doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in your favourite sweet treats — so here’s a roundup of our favourite vegan, gluten-free and all-round dreamy dessert recipes.

The Five Best Vegan and Gluten-Free Desserts

Whether you’re making a cosy evening meal or a lazy communal brunch, vegan shakshuka ticks all the boxes. This gently spiced, deep tomato sauce filled is screaming to be mopped up with endless quantities of crusty bread.

Cornflakes are the classic way to start the day for many people — but is it vegan?

Smarties are the go-to decoration for colourful rainbow cakes, and many of us have been gifted with big tubes of the stuff as stocking fillers. But are they vegan? Find out below.

Pot Noodles are loved by uni students and lazy cooks for a savoury and easy snack. But are they vegan? We’ve got the lowdown here.

Whether you call them doughnuts or donuts, people love the sweet, bready treat — but are they vegan? Find out here.

A Sunday roast isn’t complete without perfectly crisp and fluffy roasted potatoes, but how do you make the best vegan roasties? Keep reading to discover our top tips. 

Whether you’re solo vegan-baking or entertaining little ones, we’ve got some of the finest plant-based recipes to help keep you busy and well-fed this weekend. From vegan tiffin and cinnamon buns to a giant chocolate chip cookie, we’ve got you covered. 

With this year’s festivities well and truly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the important stuff – what we’re having for our vegan Christmas dinner.

Plant-Based Christmas: Alternatives To A Nut Roast 

Skips are a childhood lunchbox favourite for many of us, but is the iconic crisp vegan? Find out here.

As November 2020 continues and we’re cosying up for winter and lockdown II, we thought we’d share our favourite London-based vegan restaurants still available for takeaway and delivery.

The Best Vegan Food in London For Takeaway

As November continues and we’re all well and truly settling into lockdown II, we thought we’d share our favourite London-based vegan doughnuts still available for takeaway and delivery.  

The Best Vegan Takeaway Doughnuts In London

Want to know more about garlic and how to cook with it? We’ve got your back. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about this earthy and aromatic bulb, along with our favourite vegan recipes using garlic that you’ll want to cook time and time again.

Whether you’re simply hoping to impress your housemates or you’re hosting guests, preparing these vegan canapés is guaranteed to achieve ultimate dinner party indulgence. These simple plant-based recipes require minimal effort to achieve maximum impact – our favourite kind of cooking.

Plant-Powered Dinner Party: The Best Vegan Canapés

Looking to join the hype and make your own chickpea pizza dough? Keep reading to discover our top gluten-free and low-carb pizza recipes plus plenty of irresistible vegan topping ideas. 

Sweet, fragrant, crunchy and warming: All things the perfect vegan katsu curry should aim to evoke. We’ve put together a list of our favourite plant-based recipes to get you excited for tonight’s dinner.

While companies like Oddbox are fighting supermarket food waste by packaging up wonky fruit and veg and delivering it directly to your door, what do you do with any leftover or excess fruit by the end of the week?

No fry-up is complete without a good helping of hash browns added to your plate, so we’ll break down whether this breakfast favourite is vegan.

Jaffa Cakes are the dream for chocolate orange lovers out there, but is the iconic treat vegan? Find out everything you need to know here.

Cheerios are a classic for many and a necessity to get the day off to a good start. Here’s the lowdown on whether cheerios are vegan.

Whether you dunk them into your tea or not, no one can deny that digestives make a great daytime treat. But are they vegan?

From crunchy grain-free granola to sticky tofu and mushroom stirfry, here are some of our all-time favourite vegan keto recipes. 

Nothing says festive like a never-ending selection box. There’s absolutely no need to miss out on all the fun if you’re plant-based with our favourite vegan selection boxes.

Is there any truth behind the school playground rumour that carrots help you see in the dark? Keep reading to discover which fruits, vegetables, nuts seeds, grains and legumes are scientifically proven to improve eyesight (and health), even if not quite to the extent of military ops night-vision...

The right quiche never fails to hit the spot. Whether it’s a working-from-home lunch or part of a big buffet-style feast, we’ve always got time for a quiche. 

We caught up with our lovely Iona, who is part of our Food Development Team, to find out a bit about how she became a vegan chef in London, the ins and outs of a day in the life at allplants, and what vegetable she’d be if hard pressed. Iona is going to be sharing some of her top cooking tips with us, so keep an eye out for some vegan cheffy secrets coming soon.

Remember, remember… that these Bonfire Night vegan recipes are meant for sharing, but good luck with that… 

The Best Bonfire Night Recipes To Start November With A Bang

Whether you’re refuelling after a power workout, or refreshing on a scorching afternoon, vegan smoothies and juices are the perfect way to do it.

Yes, yes, (nearly always)* yes! Peanut butter is not only vegan, but also a pantry staple for those following a plant-based diet. 

*Check the label, sometimes they try to sneak honey in (which isn’t vegan).

Refuelling properly post-exercise, whether after a run, a pilates session or lifting weights, is essential for many reasons. And not just because it gives you another excuse to whip up a tasty snack. Consuming a combination of both carbs and protein is a recipe for building your strength. Keep reading for our suggested post-workout foods for vegans. 

Rest and Refuel Post-Workout with these Vegan Foods 

Gone are the days where a thick layer of hummus inside two slices of bread was considered the only vegan sandwich offering (although we’re definitely not knocking this OG combination). 

Make way for these exciting and flavourful vegan sandwich fillings that are guaranteed to turn even your ham-and-cheese-sandwich loving friends.

Whether you’re training for a specific event, or simply training to beat your personal best, knowing what to eat on a vegan diet to fuel your running is key.

Did you know you can get ALL the protein you need from plants? Read on to find out more.

Plant Power Day: allplants Dishes Packed with Protein 

Unravelling the truth behind this bamboozling bean.

FOOD

Are Parma Violets Vegan?

Vegan Soup Dumplings Recipes

5 Best Working-From-Home Vegan Lunches

Are Rice Noodles Vegan?

Are Linda McCartney Sausages Vegan?

Are Wham Bars Vegan?

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