Tag: vegetarian recipe

Spinach pie

Gluten free Spinach and feta pies

Being gluten free, it is hard to make or find a malleable pastry recipe. We love spinach pie and we often need portable lunches for those in the house who are out and about a lot. To solve the problem of the pastry, I have used my sourdough recipe, the […]

 

Haloumi and Middle Eastern Vegetables

This is one of our favourite quick meals. Za’atar is a delicious Middle Eastern spice mix made of sumac, sesame seeds, thyme and cumin. You can mix up your own and keep it as a delcious seasoning, otherwise you can buy it in many delis and spice shops. The mixture […]

 
Whole food wombok salad

Wholefood Wombok Salad

Everybody loves Wombok Salad but it really isn’t very healthy with all that sugar, tons of oil and those fried noodles. Try this version instead. It still has that sweetness and yummy crunch but uses slightly different ingredients. Caramelised sunflower seeds replace the noodles and honey is used instead of […]

 
Sweet Potato Slaw with Asian peanut dresing

Spiced Sweet Potato Slaw with Asian Peanut Dressing

I LOVE this salad. It has crunch and sweet, spicy nourishment from the sweet potatoes. It can be eaten while the sweet potatoes are still warm from the oven or cold. This recipe is also versatile. Use any cabbage and add other vegetables like carrot, capsicum and cucumber. It actually […]

 
Indian Pakora Recipe

Vegetable Pakoras (Regular or cultured)

Pakoras, also known as pakodas and bhajji, are a fried Indian snack. They are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. They are also very versatile. You may choose to make a mixed vegetable patty-like version or a single vegetable at a time. The binder is chickpea flour (also known as gram or […]

 
make your own herb salt

Make your own herb salt

Herb salt is an invaluable condiment. It can lift a simple snack to a whole new level. Add it to avocado on crackers or toast, eggs, garlic bread, meals or dips. You can choose what you add – which herbs and extra flavours such as lemon zest or dried garlic. […]

 
minestrone soup

Minestrone

Who doesn’t love a good Minestrone. It is simple to prepare, satisfying and healthy. For the best flavour, use your own home-made stock or stock paste for more depth of flavour. Alternatively, add a few more herbs such as marjoram, oregano and thyme.