Welcome to Veggie Desserts, a multi-award-winning vegetarian and vegan food blog created by Kate Hackworthy. Since 2013, Veggie Desserts has been inspiring home cooks with nearly 1,000 tried-and-tested vegetarian recipes, vegan meals, and vegetable desserts that make plants the star of the plate.
Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or simply looking to eat more plant-based meals, this is where you'll find easy, flavourful, family-friendly vegetarian recipes you'll love.
About Kate
Hi, I'm Kate, a Canadian-born food writer, journalist, and lifelong vegetable enthusiast now living in the UK. I'm passionate about showing how versatile vegetables can be,from comforting dinners to creative desserts.
I'm the author of two books, including the Veggie Desserts + Cakes cookbook, and a former columnist for Vegetarian Living, the UK's best-selling vegetarian magazine.
My background includes more than a decade writing about food and travel for national publications, reviewing restaurants and gigs, and teaching cookery classes at a UK cookery school.
Before turning my full attention to food writing, I spent 13 years as Head of Marketing at a TV production company. After being made redundant when my second child was born, I started this blog to share my love of vegetables. Now, it's grown into a full-time career that reaches millions of readers around the world!
Awards and Recognition
Veggie Desserts has been recognised multiple times for its creativity and authority in vegetarian cooking and creative desserts.
Awards and Highlights:
- Winner - Best Food Blog, BOOM Soil Association Awards (2017)
- Winner - Best UK Food Blog, UK National Blog Awards (2015)
- Top 10 - Vuelio Best Food Blog (2018 & 2019)
- Top 10 - Family Food Blog (#3), Flea Ents Tots100 (2018)
- Finalist - Food Magazine Awards (2015)
- Jamie Oliver Blog of the Month (2014)
- Featured in The Sunday Telegraph, Globe and Mail, Marie Claire, Seattle Times, and more.
These awards reflect the heart of what Veggie Desserts stands for: simple, approachable, and flavour-packed vegetarian food that celebrates fresh ingredients.
Published Books
Veggie Desserts + Cakes
I'm thrilled that my first cookbook, Veggie Desserts + Cakes, was published by Pavilion Books. It's filled with creative bakes and desserts made with vegetables - from beetroot chocolate cake to courgette lemon loaf.
I'm also the author of a travel book exploring food culture and vegetarian dining across Europe.
Order Veggie Desserts + Cakes on Amazon
Visit my Amazon Author Page
Work With Me
I love collaborating with brands and PRs that align with my vegetarian and vegan audience. If you'd like to discuss partnerships, recipe development, sponsored content, or cookery classes, please get in touch.
Please take a look at my Work With Me page.
Email: [email protected]
Let's Cook Something Delicious
Thank you for visiting the Veggie Desserts food blog.
Browse my latest vegetarian recipes for inspiration and discover how exciting vegetables can be in every meal!
Awards
Top 10 Vuelio Best Food Blogs (2019)
Top 10 Family Food Blog (ranked #3) - Flea Ents Tots100 (2018)
Winner - Best Food Blog - BOOM Soil Association Awards (2017)
Top 10 Vuelio Best Food Blog (2018)
Shortlist - BIBs Brilliance in Blogging Awards Best Food Blog (2016)
Winner - Best UK Food Blog (UK National Blog Awards 2015)
Finalist - Food Magazine Awards (2015)
Top Sante Magazine Bloggers of the Year (2014)
Jamie Oliver Blog of the Month (2014)
Shortlist - BIBs Brilliance in Blogging Awards (2014)
Press
Check out my husband's sculpture website: Marc Hackworthy