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Is Christmas the season of vegan disappointment? Plus a 'Zuppa Inglese' recipe to soothe the pain.
For many vegans, Christmas can often be a disappointing and frustrating time when it comes to feasting well. Natale, the cookbook, is all about my personal mission to feast indulgently at the festive table without missing out on tradition and all those classic treats. Jump to the trifle recipe here. Jump to the trifle recipe here. When I experienced my first vegan Christmas in 2001, things took a downward turn in the food department. Despite thoughtful efforts from my famil

Nadia Fragnito
Nov 34 min read
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Vegan Colomba Recipe – Traditional Italian Easter Bread
Can you imagine baking your own lusciously soft Vegan Colomba this Easter? Celebrate Italian traditions with this beautiful festive...

Nadia Fragnito
Mar 306 min read
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European Apricot Streusel Cake
This doesn't claim to be a traditional Italian recipe, forgive me. Let's just say it is more European in nature. My Olive Oil Lemon Cake ...

Nadia Fragnito
Jan 302 min read
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A Vegan Italian Christmas Menu: Recipes from 'Natale' Cookbook
This menu has been curated with the help of my social media community. I invited followers to vote for their favourite dishes, selecting...

Nadia Fragnito
Dec 17, 20248 min read
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Mostaccioli biscotti - the spices and chocolate of Christmas!
Mostaccioli are an iconic Christmas biscotti from Napoli that captures all the evocative flavours of the festive season. This is a soft,...

Nadia Fragnito
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Indulge in My Most-Requested 'Sicilian Whole Orange Cake' Recipe
"Whether it's showcased in a cooking class or whipped up for friends, this luscious and zesty easy whole orange cake has been the star of...

Nadia Fragnito
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Impress Your Guests with this Plant Based Italian Christmas Menu
This is a southern Italian designed menu to inspire your Christmas feasting. Read on to discover the recipes for you to whip up this...

Nadia Fragnito
Dec 9, 20239 min read
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Vegan Italian Rum Cake recipe: an iconic celebration cake
Italian Rum Cake is an iconic dessert that overflows with nostalgia and memories of celebration. This multi-layered, rum soaked sponge,...

Nadia Fragnito
Jun 26, 20237 min read
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Is Puglia Italy’s Most Vegan Friendly Region?
Want to know Italy's most vegan friendly region? This southern region has a traditional cuisine of eggless fresh pasta, abundance of...

Nadia Fragnito
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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Pizza di Riso Vegan - Easter Rice Pie (Nonna's Version)
This recipe is as close to my family’s version as I could get! After visiting my zia last Easter, I realised her ‘Rice Pizza’ (as Nonna...

Nadia Fragnito
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Easy Marble Ring Cake (Ciambellone)
Coffee time needs a good homemade cake. One that is created in under an hour, with minimum fuss and very few ingredients. This Italian...

Nadia Fragnito
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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RECIPES: A Vegan Carnevale (Zeppole & Walnut Ragu Lasagne)
Carnevale is a time to whip up your most indulgent dishes and feast. I've chosen two of my favourite 'Fat Tuesday' vegan recipes: Zeppole...

Nadia Fragnito
Feb 20, 20235 min read
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RECIPE: An Italian Christmas Menu #2
Here is a menu filled with all the indulgence of an Italian-style Christmas. But vegan! I'm so excited to share these dishes with you and...

Nadia Fragnito
Dec 20, 20217 min read
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RECIPE: Biscotti (Cantucci)
This is a wonderful biscuit to bake, particularly at Christmas. Add some festive style ingredients by including your favourite dried...

Nadia Fragnito
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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The 10 Best Un-Italian Ingredients for Vegan Italian Cooking
Italian cooks and food critics will tell you - adamantly - that Italian cuisine is best at its simplest. Minimal fuss and fewer ingredients

Nadia Fragnito
Oct 4, 20204 min read
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RECIPE: Vegan Easter Rice Pie (Pastiera di Riso) - Shortcrust Version
Pastiera di Riso . Growing up we'd always have a rice pie at Easter - Nonna would make big trays of it. This is a shortcrust version (not...

Nadia Fragnito
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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RECIPE: CLASSIC TIRAMISU
This recipe is beloved by vegans and non-vegans alike, having been shared at vegan festivals, cooking classes, on TV and enjoyed at...

Nadia Fragnito
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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RECIPES: A Vegan Italian Christmas Feast.
Buon Natale! Why not celebrate Christmas in Italian style this year? Enjoy a feast of flavourful, fun food that celebrates all the...

Nadia Fragnito
Dec 4, 20198 min read
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RECIPE: Zabaione Cream Horns
After my exit from The Chefs' Line - I wanted to cook more! So I have challenged myself to prove that I can veganise each dish cooked up...

Nadia Fragnito
Feb 23, 20192 min read
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RECIPE: Easy Olive Oil Lemon Cake
Friends dropping over? Need a cake for work? But have few ingredients in the house and little time or energy to make it? Look no further...

Nadia Fragnito
Feb 23, 20191 min read
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