I have to admit, I am not an expert at creating Vegan dishes that taste fabulous and it is certainly an area where I am still learning! I came across this recipe on the internet and in my desire to make it as tasty as possible, modified it. The result was a lasagne which both my…
Vegetables
Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin can be cooked in so many different ways – this one enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and is a nice change from mashed potatoes! Hints & Tips GF, SF, Veg.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
This simple recipe is a nice twist to what already is a versatile vegetable! Hints & Tips Cauliflower can be prepared in advanced and cooked just before serving. GF, DF, SF, Veg, V.
Roast Vegetable Couscous
Couscous is a great alternative side dish if you do not want to serve rice or potato. This version is a vegetarian version but you can make it into anything that you want! Hints & Tips Couscous is versatile as it takes on the flavours you add to it. Pre-roast the vegetables in advance to…
Zucchini, Leek & Fetta Frittata
Frittata – the quiche without the pastry – that’s how I like to think of it – all the good stuff without the extra calories!!! This is a nice combination of flavours, originally from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book with modifications! Hints & Tips Make it on the day or a the day before….
Parsnip Puree
Parsnip puree is a great side dish to many slow cooked dishes! This recipe is a modified version of a Gordon Ramsay recipe I once found. Hints & Tips You can serve parsnip puree as a side dish on its own or place a spoonful on a plate and place a lamb shank or other…
Mint & Cucumber Raita
This is a refreshing side dish that is traditionally served with curries but could easily be served with any hot or spicy dishes! Hints & Tips Depending on what I am serving it with, I often slice and cut the cucumber into quarters to create a chunkier dish. GF, V.
Baby Vegetable Salad with Chilli Dressing
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can use change the vegetable combination and use other baby vegetables such as leeks, baby corn or cauliflower. GF, DF, Veg, V, SF.
Caramelised Onion Tartlets
These are simple and easy to make and taste delicious! Perfect for an entree or just as good as nibbles when catering for a large party! Hints & Tips You can make your own tartlet cases by using a 5cm biscuit cutter on short crust pastry and baking blind. I found it easier to just…
Magic Bean Cake
If I told you that you could enjoy a decadent chocolate cake without the guilt, would you believe me? If I then told you that it was actually largely made from vegetables would you believe that? I am sure, the answer is no!!! However, let me introduce you to the Magic Bean Cake – magic…