The Breadren Blog

I'm not vegan but...

I’m often asked if I’m vegan - and whilst I don’t eat meat anymore, I struggle to really call myself a vegetarian. Truth is, I eat anything, if it makes me feel good.

Vegetarian, Vegan, HealthySalima DhallaFebruary 12, 2019Blog, Diet culture, Food philosophyComment

I've gone bananas over this!

Sourdough - yum. Banana bread - yum. ‘Nuff said.

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaAugust 23, 2018Vegetarian, Bread, Bananas, BakingComment

So near, yet so far-inata

All the fun of a fritatta, none of the eggs!

Gluten Free, Healthy, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, BakingSalima DhallaAugust 11, 2018Vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian, Seasonal, Simple, Savoury, DinnerComment

We all need summer this right now!

It seems like the whole world is having a heatwave - this is the perfect thing to eat when it’s too hot to cook

Queen of tarts

Something a little fancy and berry berry nice!

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaJune 16, 2018Baking, Sweet, Dessert, Pudding, Seasonal, Fruit, Pastry, MeringueComment

You'll peanutty for these!

Your guilty pleasure fave sandwich turned cookie(sandwich)!!

Baking, Gluten Free, VegetarianSalima DhallaJune 1, 2018Baking, Cookies, Biscuits, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Nut Butter, Jam, Strawberries, SeasonalComment

I think I spelt it right!

Perfect for tea time, after dinner time, any time!

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaMay 24, 2018Dessert, Baking, Plums, Pudding, Cake, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fruit, PecansComment

Nutterly peanut Butterly!

If this cake reminds me of breakfast, can I eat cake for breakfast?

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaMay 18, 2018Baking, Bananas, Nuts, Cake, VegetarianComment

I really put my Clafoutis-nit!

Rhubarb and custard needs no further selling! My seasonal take on a French classic.

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaMay 4, 2018Sweet, Dessert, Pudding, Fruit, Nut Free, Rhubarb, ClafoutisComment

Even Barbie Ken be Vegan

A new world of BBQ fun - combining an amazing piece of equipment with a plant-based diet!

Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar FreeSalima DhallaApril 25, 2018Vegan, Vegetarian, BBQ, Barbecue, BGE, Savoury, Simple Cooking, Dinner, Meals, Home Cooking, Fresh

Just Falafs!

What if a burrito bowl and a meze platter had a baby? And you ate that baby for youer dinner.

Healthy, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, VeganSalima DhallaApril 19, 2018Vegetarian, Simple Cooking, Home Cooking, Dinner, Meals, Simple, Spiced, VeganComment

I'd appley eat these everyday!

Spiced, cooked apples, flaky pastry, custard. What's not to love! And, a cheeky treat from your leftover pastry!

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaApril 13, 2018Baking, Vegetarian, Pudding, Pastry, Apples, Spiced, DessertComment

Doughnut worry, be happy!

Doughnuts for breakfast? Great idea!

Baking, VegetarianSalima DhallaApril 4, 2018Coconut, Doughnuts, Baking, Fried, Sweet, Cardamom, Dough, YeastedComment

The ends justify the beans

Takes a little longer than beans on toast normally does.. but totally worth it!

Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, HealthySalima DhallaMarch 28, 2018Vegan, Vegetarian, Savoury, Simple Cooking, Dinner, Meals, SimpleComment

Bet Gnudidn't know about these!

Something a little fancy for a weekday dinner!

VegetarianSalima DhallaMarch 23, 2018Vegetarian, Dinner, SavouryComment

Thank you very mochi!

One of our most successful vegan and GF bakes, not least because it's a rarely seen nut-free GF cake!

Baking, Gluten Free, Vegan, VegetarianSalima DhallaMarch 13, 2018Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Baking, Cake, Plant Based, Mochi, Coconut, Aquafaba, Dairy Free, Nut FreeComment

Cheese the one

Cheesecake! Need I say more?

Baking, Gluten Free, VegetarianSalima DhallaMarch 1, 2018Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Sweet, Dessert, Refined Sugar FreeComment

Falooda-da-Falooda-da is all I want to say to you

My ultimate comfort food - make a big bowl for casual scoffing, or fancy individual versions for an ethnic treat sure to delight your guests!

Vegetarian, Gluten FreeSalima DhallaFebruary 22, 2018Dessert, Pudding, Sweet, Indian, Rose, Jelly, VegetarianComment

Omelette you into a secret

How to make my favourite breakfast!

Healthy, Vegetarian, Gluten FreeSalima DhallaFebruary 14, 2018Vegetarian, Healthy, Fresh, Easy, Quick, Simple CookingComment

I've Barley Got The Energy

Rye not give it a go?

Baking, Healthy, Vegan, VegetarianSalima DhallaFebruary 8, 2018Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy, Refined Sugar Free, Plant Based, BakingComment