FREE VEGAN HAMPER

Vegan Food & LIVING

Anthem Publishing Ltd, Suite 6, Piccadilly House, London

THE HEALTH HUB

Want to ensure you’re getting the most from your diet? This is the place to come for expert advice

Nutritionist’s notebook GRAINS

They’re a staple food across the world and have sustained humans for millennia, but as nutritionist Veronika Prošek Charvátová explains, they all have their own different super power

NEXT MONTH HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD

Kick off a brand new year with plant-rich versions of your favourite get-cosy dishes

YOUR VEGAN LIFESTYLE

Delve deeper into all aspects of veganism – from cruelty-free beauty and sustainable fashion to the hidden ways animals are exploited

Welcome

A ccording to a study by Harvard University

SO MUCH MOR E THAN FOOD

Established in 2015, Vegan Food & Living is

This month we’ve been…

IN CYPRUS Our Editor Holly and Head of

Our experts

Meet the passionate vegan chefs, nutritionists and activists who helped create this month’s issue

CHRISTMAS MADE EASY

Whilst we enjoy making much of our Christmas

ITALIAN FAVOURITES GO VEGAN

Love ravioli but don’t have time to make

BEHIND THE SCENES AT

Find out what the charity has been up to this month

SA NC TUA RY OF TH E M O NTH

Discover the amazing work that rescue centres around the world do to help animals in need of love and care

JOIN THE VEGETARIAN SOCIET Y AND CL AIM A FREE GIFT!

The Vegetarian Society are running a fantastic offer

CLEVER CONDIMENTS

Vadasz, known for its kimchi and sauerkraut, has

PREMIUM PRODUCTS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Curated by the talented Italian duo behind Sgaia

THE FUTURE IS FUNGHI

V iridian’s new Organic B12 supplement is

3 OF THE BEST NEW LAUNCHES

BOLD BEAN CO BAKED BEANS FOR QUICK AND

PESTO STAR BREAD

Serves 6 | Prep 15 mins

SMASHED AND BREADED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Serves 4 | Prep 25 mins | Cook

ROSEMARY ALMONDS AND MAPLE CASHEWS

Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins

SOY GLAZED FLANK STEAK

Makes 12 | Prep 10 mins | Cook

PULLED PORK CROQUETTES

Makes 20 | Prep 20 mins | Cook

LENTIL QUENELLES WITH YOGHURT AND CURRY OIL

Serves 4 | Prep 45 mins plus soaking

BELUGA LENTIL AND POPPY SEED GRISSINI

Makes 20 | Prep 35 mins plus

PEA FRITTERS WITH MARINATED PEAS

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins |

TRUFFLE AND BLACK GARLIC CHESTNUT PÂTÉ

Makes 20 canapés | Prep 15 mins plus

FESTIVE MOCKTAILS

Skip the hangover and indulge yourself in one of these vibrant alcohol-free cocktails this Christmas

APPLE CIDER SPICE

480ml (2 cups) zero-alcohol cider 1 cinnamon stick

TROPICAL HOLIDAY PUNCH

240ml (1 cup) pineapple juice 240ml (1 cup)

PEAR AND ROSEMARY SPRITZER

120ml (½ cup) pear juice 240ml (1 cup)

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT DELIGHT

240ml (1 cup) chocolate milk (made with your

The main event Christmas Lunch

From this stunning caulif lower Wellington to a succulent no turkey roast we’ve got all your festive food needs covered

EDIBLE GIFTS

The hardest part of making and giving these Christmas treats is not eating them all before you hand them over!

10 ways to SURVE CHRISTMAS VEGAN

VFL editor Holly Johnson shares her tips for a joyful festive season (and not rising to those inevitable carnivore remarks)

Festive treats Christmas cakes & desserts

Be sure to leave enough room for these tasty treats and desserts! It is the season to indulge, after all…

Let's celebrate! New Year's Eve Curries

Spice up the celebrations to welcome the new year with three hot and tasty dishes by Tony Tan

Keep it simple! Easy vegan

RECIPES

UNDER 30 MINUTES

When you need good food in a hurry, these are great go-to dishes

Soy-braised tofu with bok choy

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook

Coconut-ginger black beans

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook

Tadka salad

DID YOU KNOW? TADKA MEANS TEMPERING SPICES. WHEN

Chilaquiles with Indian-style fusion pinto beans

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook

Vegetable ragu pasta

Serves 6 | Prep 5 mins |

Yellow rice

Serves 2-3 | Prep 10 mins |

Two-minute silken tofu

LESS THAN 1O INGREDIENTS Put off by long

Steamed aubergine with spicy sauce drizzle

Serves 3-4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook

Tray-mendous caulif lower and JAZZ™ Apples

Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins |

TOFU BOLOGNESE

3 new ways with

TOFU FRANCESE

Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOFU SANDWICH

Serves 6 | Prep 15 mins plus

BENTO BOX

Sara Kiyo Popowa shows you how to pack all you need for a nutritious lunch into a bento box

BALTIC SAMURAI BENTO

Serves 1 | Prep 10 mins plus soaking

PASTA SURPRISE BENTO

Serves 2-3 | Prep 15 mins |

DIARY OF A DIETITIAN

In this month’s column, The Vegan Society’s dietitian Emily McKee chats to her colleagues about their favourite autumn comfort dishes and the nutritional benefits behind them

Inflammation

Dr Justine Butler, head of research at Viva!, takes a deep dive into the causes and effects of inf lammation and how we can combat it with our diet

Winter health heroes

Check out the newest products to help you feel great this season

The magic reindeerThe magic reindeer

They’re an iconic part of Christmas imagery, but is it ethical for us to view them anywhere but the wild? Lex Rigby looks at the natural lives of these majestic animals

Are your Cosmetics Still Tested on Animals?

Despite legal progress, animal testing for cosmetics still happens continuously – and the products on store shelves are tainted with it, even if brands swear they’d never partake. Sascha Camilli investigates the truth behind the cruelty-free claims

6 OF THE BEST Beauty Buys

Stock up on the best new products for skin, hair and body

Sustainable party style

Want festive fashion that doesn’t hurt your wallet… or the planet? Discover how to source quality pieces (and those silly accessories that you will only wear once) without adding to landfill

Liam Penn

We chat to the Michelin-trained vegan chef about story telling through food

PLANT RICH

The more whole plant foods you can pack into a meal the better and these dishes are overf lowing with them

DOUGH TIME

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread on a cold winter’s day…

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!

Get together with friends and celebrate in spicy style with this special selection of Caribbean dishes

The Vegan Wellness Co.

theveganwellnessco.uk

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

ELEVATE YOUR MEALS THIS CHRISTMAS

Christmas

anthem.co.uk/christmas

Viridian Nutrition

www.Viridian-Nutrition.com

Viva Shop

vivashop.org.uk/cookbook

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

veganfoodandliving.com

Vegan Events Uk

veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets

THE VEGAN DIRECTORY

PAPER & BIODIVERSITY

www.lovepaper.org

Westland

WWW.JOSEFSEIBEL.CO.UK

VEGAN FOOD AND LIVING

VEGANFOODANDLIVING.COM

Compassionate Shopping Guide

compassionateshoppingguide.org

VEGAN FOOD AND LIVING

VEGANFOODANDLIVING.COM