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Starting your planning early? Derek Sarno may have left his role as Executive Chef Director of Plant-Based Innovation at Tesco, but his legacy lives on with the supermarket’s festive 2023 selection.
Highlights of the range include the Plant Chef No-Turkey Crown with Herb Onion Stuffing (£5), Plant Chef Mushroom & Chestnut Festive Wreath (£4), Plant Chef Arancini Bites (£3) and Tesco Finest Free From Tiffin Bauble (£10). tesco.com
OMV! AT ASDA
Launched in January this year, Asda’s OMV! range has continued to expand and includes some delicious new options for Christmas. The OMV! Oyster & Porcini Mushroom Wellington is made with white and oyster mushrooms bound with pea protein and topped with a rich chestnut and porcini mushroom duxelles and encased in a flaky puff pastry. And if you’re a big fan of trifle, the OMV!
Strawberry Trifle includes a tangy strawberry compote, topped with egg-free sponge and dairy-free custard, finished with lentil and coconut cream. Visit veganfoodandliving.com to see the rest of the range, or shop at asda.co.uk.
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Welcome to Rachel Stone’s column. Each month she gives us the low-down on the latest news and campaigns from Viva!, one of the UK’s leading vegan charities
New cookbook
We’re kicking off with an exciting announcement: Viva! has launched a brand-new vegan cookbook! Everyone Can Cook Vegan has been created by our own food and cookery manager, Maryanne Hall, a trained chef who heads up our Vegan Recipe Club. The cookbook includes 100 recipes that you will actually use, from winter warmers like chillies and curries to indulgent desserts like sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake. Every recipe is 100 per cent vegan and includes simple instructions with accessible ingredients, making vegan cooking easier for vegans, veggies and meat-eaters alike. Buy the cookbook via our shop (vivashop.org.uk). All profits go to helping Viva! continue our work to save animals.
Did someone say Christmas?
With Christmas approaching you may already be dreaming of crispy roast potatoes and sugary mince pies. Whether you’re a long-term vegan or just starting out, it can feel daunting to figure out what to cook for the festive feast. That’s why Viva! has created our own guide: Deliciously Vegan Christmas! The guide helps you create a show-stopping roast dinner that wi
