RECIPES
Lots of delicious recipes to try…
We have loads of recipes and some great ideas for creating healthy and delicious meals, snacks and cakes. Browse by course or by diet or use the ‘search’ at the top of the page to find exactly what you fancy!
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Autumn apple cake
With British apple season in full swing, this apple cake is a delicious way to use them up. All the ingredients can be found at TrueFood, including the new organic caster sugar available as a refill! It’s great as it is with a cup of tea, or makes a tasty pudding served warm with cream… Read…
Tomato soup
The tomatoes in the greenhouse have just about stopped producing new fruit, and this autumnal weather has put me in the mood for soup! This recipe is really delicious and the combination of fresh and tinned tomatoes makes it a great option as the tomato harvest starts to tail off. It’s also easy to adapt… Read…
potato and broccoli frittata
This simple recipe is perfect for using up leftover cooked potatoes and is delicious eaten hot or cold. All the elements can be made in advance and then assembled when ready to bake. The broccoli could be swapped for any other vegetable you have available – roasted courgettes also work really well. Ingredients Method
peanut butter ice cream sticks
Chocolate covered ice cream sticks often fall into the ultra-processed, high sugar food category. This version, using Greek yoghurt and peanut butter are equally delicious, much more nutritious and only contain 4 ingredients! The quantity makes 6 ice creams. Ingredients You will need a non-stick baking tray, or flat surface with non-stick paper on (the… Read…
Honey Flapjacks
Make the most of our beautiful local honeys with these delicious lunch box treats. Ingredients Method
watermelon and feta salad
A refreshing salad for hot summery days that makes the most of the gorgeous organic watermelons in store now. Ingredients Method Chop the watermelon and cucumber into chunks and tip into a bowl with the chopped mint and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season and pile on to a serving plate. Crumble over the feta,… Read…
Easy miso noodles with crispy tofu
This simple recipe uses instant miso soup to cook the noodles, ensuring they soak up maximum flavour! The tofu is cooked in the marinade so it doesn’t need to be left long to take effect. Ingredients For the marinade: Method
Oaty coconut cookies
These coconut cookies are a delicious treat and are made from simple store cupboard ingredients that can all be found at True Food! Ingredients Method
Spring greens quinoa salad
This warm salad makes a delicious light lunch, or goes well as part of a bigger spread. As it is, the recipe is vegan, but would also work well with some tangy feta cheese crumbled on top. Ingredients: For the salad For the dressing Method Swaps: You could substitute the vegetables with any similar greens… Read…
Seed & date oat bars
I created this recipe when I was looking for a healthy alternative to flapjack without too much refined sugar. The combination of dates and banana give it plenty of sweetness and also binds the oats sufficiently without the need for additional butter or oil – making this ‘accidentally’ vegan too! All the ingredients can be… Read…
Marmalade
Seville oranges are the best variety for making traditional marmalade. Incredibly bitter they are not nice to eat, but with their high levels of pectin they produce a great set when cooked down with lots of sugar. Ingredients Method
Stew and Dumplings
Dumplings on a tasty, warming vegetable stew, just the job in January! And a great way to use up any suet you might have left from Christmas baking. Ingredients Stew Dumplings Method Serves 4
Vegan Ramen
A quick recipe for when you need something warming in a hurry.
Date paste peanut butter cookies
These cookies use date paste in place of refined sugar and make a delicious teatime treat. Thank you to True Food Member Carsten for sharing this recipe! Ingredients Method – for the date paste Method – for the cookies
chocolate bark
This is a simple festive treat to make with children. It’s delicious with a cup of coffee, or as an extra sweet treat at teatime. It can also be given as an edible gift, if it ever finds it’s way out of your kitchen… Ingredients Method
Red cabbage for christmas
Braised red cabbage is a staple side dish for Christmas dinner, and the beauty of it is that you can make it well ahead of time, freeze it in the portion sizes you require and simply reheat on the day. Freezing does not alter the texture or taste so this is a real winner for… Read…
Creamy vegan squash pasta
When blended, squash makes a really creamy sauce for a pasta, which with the addition of nutritional yeast for a cheese-like flavour makes a very satisfying vegan sauce. This sauce goes especially well with wholemeal or spelt pasta – both available as refills in True Food! Serves 2 Ingredients Method
Roast squash and feta salad
Squash season is well and truly upon us and this simple recipe is a great way to enjoy them. Roasting a squash really enhances the flavour and brings out a delicious sweetness in the vegetable, which goes very well in this dish with salty feta and a sharp dressing. Serves 2 as a main meal… Read…