This classic Greek dish is usually made with layers of eggplant and minced lamb, topped with a bechamel sauce. In this version mushrooms take the place of meat. It’s both satisfying and delicious. Slice 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) of eggplants (aubergines) into 1cm (less than ½”) slices. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and cook…… Continue reading vegetarian moussaka
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stuffed poblanos
Poblanos are mild chillies which originated in Puebla, Mexico. When dried they are known as ancho chillies and the fresh chillies are popular stuffed and roasted. Here’s my version. Roast or barbecue 4-6 whole poblano chillies and 1 red pepper until they are softening and slightly charred. Meanwhile in a little oil fry 1 finely…… Continue reading stuffed poblanos
warm vegetable and quinoa salad
Here’s a quick, delicious and satisfying meal. Rinse some quinoa allowing approximately ½ a cup per person. In a medium saucepan bring some water to boil. Add the quinoa and cook until it still has some texture but is no longer crunchy. Meanwhile prepare the vegetables of your choice – I cooked leeks, pumpkin, parsnip,…… Continue reading warm vegetable and quinoa salad
miso grilled tofu and vegetables
Here’s a lovely way to eat tofu and should appeal to both vegetarians and omnivores. You will need a firm tofu for this meal. For the vegetables I used butternut pumpkin (squash), zucchini (courgettes) and whole Swiss brown mushrooms but the choice of vegetables is flexible as long as they keep their shape reasonably well.…… Continue reading miso grilled tofu and vegetables
stuffed mushrooms
Whoever said life was too short to stuff a mushroom was wrong. I love mushrooms and this recipe uses 3 types of mushrooms to make a most delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal. For this recipe use portobello mushrooms (these are large, mature button mushrooms) with a good edge to hold the filling. For the filling…… Continue reading stuffed mushrooms
zucchini, parmesan and basil soup
Do you keep those rinds from parmesan? Here’s a truly delicious way to use them and to eat your greens. The first step for this soup is to make a stock from the parmesan rinds. A pressure cooker helps to shorten this process. Cut 4 -6 pieces of rind into small pieces and cook them…… Continue reading zucchini, parmesan and basil soup
mushroom, walnut and lentil loaf
Not in the mood for meat? Here’s a high protein, gluten free loaf that everyone will enjoy. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line the base and sides of a 1.5 litre loaf tin with baking paper. Heat 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter in a saucepan and add a mirepoix of finely diced onion, celery…… Continue reading mushroom, walnut and lentil loaf
barley, lentils and mushrooms with fried onions
Once again Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe imparts amazing flavours to a vegetarian meal. In a small bowl cover 20g (¾ oz) of dried porcini with 1¾ cups of boiling water and leave to stand for an hour. After an hour, remove the mushrooms and strain the liquid through a very fine sieve to remove any grit, then return…… Continue reading barley, lentils and mushrooms with fried onions
zucchini, peppers and chèvre
Here’s an attractive and impressive way to bring a lovely combination of flavours together. Place 1 or 2 red peppers either directly over a gas flame or on a barbecue and cook until quite blackened and soft. Remove to an airtight container or plastic bag to cool. Meanwhile slice your zucchinis lengthways into very thin slices (preferably with a mandolin)…… Continue reading zucchini, peppers and chèvre
chervil soup
Chervil is related to Parsley, but is more delicate and has a mild licorice or aniseed taste. Widely used in French cooking, it is one of the four traditional fines herbes. This delicious soup highlights it’s flavour and is very useful when you have a glut of chervil. Separate the stems from the leaves of a large bunch of fresh chervil. Cook…… Continue reading chervil soup
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