I've been a long time fan of Cranks an I am a member of the Vegetarian Society, so you can imagine my delight when I learned that Cranks have officially been Approved by the Vegetarian Society, a UK brand as longstanding and veggie obsessed as Cranks are and to celebrate this new partnership, as well as raise awareness of vegetarianism and veganism this season, I thought I would create an old fashioned Vegetarian Raised Pie made with hotwatercrust pastry
Vegetarian. Print with main photo. All the water he had got was in his mother’s pail. A classic British pie made with Cheddar cheese, onions, cream cheese and potatoes, all encased in a crisp shortcrust case - pure heaven
I served my quiche hot with some salad and focaccia bread. Next, slowly add the water and stir using a round-tipped knife until the mixture comes together as a soft ball of dough
For this pie I’ve used hotwatercrust pastry. Leek and Potatoes Pie. So, I’ve made a short list of Vegetarian Christmas Ideas, if you are struggling with what to do for your veggie guests
I’ve seen all sorts of veggie options on over-priced Christmas lunch menus from local hotels and restaurants, including recently ‘Penne with a tomato and Mediterranean vegetable sauce‘, and ‘Asparagus and sun-dried tomato risotto‘
my culinary adventures have proved especially interesting as i was a vegetarian for seven years, until i finally succumbed to the cruel temptation that is bacon”……
