10 ways to survive christmas as a vegan

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to have a diet that gives you a happier, healthier life. Here’s what you need to know

If you find yourself already comfortable with the basics of a plant-based lifestyle, the next step is to refine it a little further. Thriving on a vegan diet isn’t just about swapping meat for lentils

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

Ingredients (Makes 12) 200 g plain chocolate50 g unsalted butter225 g light or Genoa-style fruitcake, crumbled2 tsp mixed spice12 plastic lolly sticks50 g white chocolate chips25 g green coloured read

Living well for a healthy planet

Serve our moreish mushroom bourguignon pithivier as a vegan main course. You could make the filling up to three days ahead, then assemble the pithivier on the day. SERVES 8 PREP 40 mins COOK 1 hr 30 m