2020 has proven to be a rollercoaster of a year, and many families are holding out hope for a joyful Christmas season instead.

With all the uncertainty of this year, we are all looking forward to creating nostalgic moments with lots of comforting treats and family favourites.  Capture a slice of escapism and comfort this Christmas time with our traditional and top vegan products to make this year a special occasion.

A recent OnePoll commissioned by Crisp ‘n Dry showed that the classic Sunday roast is the nation’s favourite meal. The study of 2,000 UK adults revealed that more than six in 10 adults turn to their favourite foods for comfort, while 27% of people enjoy dishes for their nostalgic effect.

Christmas Morning Breakfast

The traditional way of starting Christmas day with smoked salmon, eggs, pastries and champagne doesn’t have to be adapted to be vegan-friendly.

VBites’ plant-based salmon alternative can be used for a variety of foodstuffs. Create canapes as a party food. Try a few slices in a bagel with a vegan cream cheese. Throw strips into a scrambled tofu. How you use this fantastic food is up to your imagination, but it’s always guaranteed to be delicious.

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The original and world’s first vegan omelette mix. Made from a blend of chickpea, amaranth, and cassava. Simply mix equal part Egg-Free Omelett Mix and water and pour into a pan. Excellent for quiche, spanish tortilla, frittata, and Japanese tamagoyaki.

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Wellside Foods Vegan Croissant

Our very own vegan croissants have delicious flaky vegan layers for a light and golden croissant.

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Side dishes

A Christmas roast dinner isn’t fully complete without all of the trimmings.

Vegan Cauliflower Cheez Pasta Bake

Our vegan cauliflower cheese with pasta dish is ideal for vegans who want to balance their protein with carbohydrates and offers an alternative to other vegan proteins.  You can see our recipe for Vegan Cauliflower Cheese here.

Vegan Vol-au-Vents

This Christmas, be inspired by memories of your younger years with this vegan mushroom vol au vent recipe for a touch of nostalgia after a hectic and unpredictable year.

Cheeseboards

As the ideal accompaniment to our vegan pasta, we’ve tried (and loved!) several vegan cheese offerings from around the UK.  In particular we love:

The contrast offered between this firm cream chease and the crunch of cracked pink peppercorns offers a unique chease experience.  Tyne Chease‘s chease making is inspired by traditional methods going back thousands of years. Their entire range is authentically cultured and matured. They specialise in cheases worthy of the finest wines and are perfect for a classic cheeseboard, accompanied by crackers, grapes and chutneys.

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A spicy vegan block blended with a Mexican spice mix and real Bell and Jalapeño pepper pieces. Spice up your sandwiches, wraps, toasties and cheeseboards! With added calcium and vitamin B12.

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A versatile cheese for all your mozzaralla needs; use Violife’s vegan mozzarella flavour grated cheese with fresh tomato puree on a pizza. For the perfect family meal.

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Tyne Chease Ethiopian Slice Cheese

The exotic and warming notes from this unique blend of spices are delicately dusted across the surface of this chease.

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Related news

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Vegan Creamy Spinach Pasta with Vegan Chicken This vegan creamy spinach pasta dish is crazy easy to make, filling and great for leftovers.  Meaning, you can quickly make this dish on a stovetop without the need for having the oven on for hours and hours.  Cheap and easy, that's the style we love! 
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Vegan Masala Protein Pasta There’s a lot of things we love about this Indian-style masala pasta. It’s an easy recipe so that you can add lots of different veggies you might already have in the fridge. It’s filling and satisfying; a great combination!

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