Vegetarian Foods Archive

I made this Luxurious Hazelnut Tempeh Pate a few weeks back when I needed a bit of a mental break and sometimes kitchen therapy helps. The Hazelnut Tempeh Pate is packed with rich flavours. This vegan meat-free  Pate seriously puts those tube ones to shame, but I understand there place as I have used them in the past and see their convenience when time is of the essence. But if you want to impress or just want a pate with deep 'meaty' flavours, then it is definitely making your own from scratch.   This Hazelnut Tempeh Pate does  take time to make, but its well worth the effort when plated up and served to your guests with good crusty bread. Luxurious Hazelnut Tempeh Pate Makes 4 - 6 ramekins Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme 240grams tempeh, chopped into cubes 1 x Kallo Mushroom Stock cube made up with 125ml hot water 2 tablespoons Meridian Tamari 100grams hazelnuts, c...

What a difference a day certainly makes. Yesterday, I couldn't even get out of the street as the roads were dangerously icy, as well as the pavements.  There was no grit put on the roads where we live as our roads are not a priority, understandably so.  The only cars just about moving were 4 bx 4 cars, SUVs and vans.  D did try to leave in the early hours of the morning, but the wheels on the car just turned and screamed on the ice.  From the window.  I observed other neighbours try too - but eventually give up, which I think was wise rather than have an accident on icy road conditions.  I rung in with my genuine excuse and had to take it as a 'holiday'.  It was back to work today and there was no sign of snow or ice, yes what a difference a day makes. I made this tempeh chilli around the same time as I made the  Luxurious Hazelnut Tempeh  Pate   Tempeh is a popular fermented soy cake.  It has been eaten for hundreds of yea...