The concept of a vegan bowl is not new, nor unique. But it was a necessity for me to showcase the sunflower seed dressing I made. The great thing about these bowls is that they are extremely filling. And you can use seasonal ingredients. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vegan Bowl ♥ … Continue reading Vegan Bowl
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Aloo Gobi
This fragrant Indian potato and cauliflower curry takes no time to prepare. I served the aloo gobi as a meat free meal, with flatbreads on the side. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Aloo Gobi ♥ When someone entered my life in the way of friendship a few years ago, I was really … Continue reading Aloo Gobi
Roast Carrot Salad
This roast carrot salad has a great concentration of flavour from the cooking, and the dressing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Roast Carrot Salad ♥ I have a very good friend who sits on the opposite side of the fence from me. I am pro choice, believing everyone should have a right … Continue reading Roast Carrot Salad
Purea Di Peperoni | Pepper Purée
I think Purea Di Peperoni should be a staple in anyone's fridge. It is really so easy to make this Pepper Purée and it is a great way to preserve seasonal produce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Purea Di Peperoni ♥ Finalising our refunds from Air France and KLM did not go … Continue reading Purea Di Peperoni | Pepper Purée
Minestrone
Whereas chicken soup might be Jewish penicillin, to me minestrone is medicine for the soul. I am longing for Italy and am cooking as much Italian food as I can right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Minestrone ♥ Did you know that bees produce propolis to build their hives? It is … Continue reading Minestrone
Whole Beetroots
Nothing compares to roasted beets in my opinion. But I am always up for something new. These whole beetroots are boiled and served with a yoghurt sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Whole Beetroots ♥ On Monday I had to go to a specific shop to purchase a particular item. While … Continue reading Whole Beetroots
Cauliflower Hummus
This cauliflower hummus is low carb and according to Jax, packed with veggie power. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cauliflower Hummus ♥ Because the holes in my ears start closing as soon as I take my earrings out, I wear sleeper's. These round rings are really plain, and I like to add … Continue reading Cauliflower Hummus
Colcannon Topped With Brown Butter
I am not sure why I have not made colcannon before. It has to be one of the easiest side dishes I have ever made. And it is so tasty. This brown butter version from Nigella Lawson is going to be a regular feature whenever we eat mashed potatoes. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Colcannon Topped With Brown Butter
Vegetable Spring Rolls | Chinese Dim Sum
I have tested these vegetable spring rolls in the air fryer as well as the traditional method of deep frying. And I have to confess that I prefer the air fried version. They have all the crispiness and none of the oil which is a plus for me. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Vegetable Spring Rolls | Chinese Dim Sum
Curried Carrot Mash As A Side Dish
Yotam suggests serving this curried carrot mash alongside some grilled tofu, haloumi or chicken. I decided to get two recipes on one plate and topped it with beef barbacoa. This recipe was a little effort for great flavour reward. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Curried Carrot Mash ♥ Do you have a … Continue reading Curried Carrot Mash As A Side Dish
Bombay Potatoes | Mildly Spiced Curry Dish
I met Chantelle through this blog in September 2009. She has become an amazing friend, and an even better editor, alerting me to grammar or typo errors on my blog. When she told me she would love a recipe for Bombay potatoes I set out to create one for her. There was a little bit … Continue reading Bombay Potatoes | Mildly Spiced Curry Dish
Avocado Hollandaise For Steamed Asparagus
Whole avocados are so expensive, whether in season or not. It makes buying them prohibitive. But thankfully I can get avocado pulp for a reasonable price and this is what I have used to make my avocado hollandaise. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Avocado Hollandaise ♥ I do not have the patience … Continue reading Avocado Hollandaise For Steamed Asparagus
Courgette Soup | Zucchini | Baby Marrows
I went a little bit overboard with my shopping and bought too many vegetables. Not wanting anything to go to waste I made this courgette soup. Marrows are one of Dave's favourite ingredients so this was a winning meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette Soup ♥ I am always sceptical when … Continue reading Courgette Soup | Zucchini | Baby Marrows
Oven Baked Courgette Fritters
This recipe for oven baked courgette fritters is perfect for the busy mom. The best part about this is you can cut nice squares to add to lunch boxes. And you can change the vegetables to what is in season. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Oven Baked Courgette Fritters ♥ I have … Continue reading Oven Baked Courgette Fritters
Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco
Queso blanco is basically white cheese, and queso fresco is fresh cheese. So, this recipe is for a fresh white cheese made in a similar manner to ricotta. However, it uses only fresh milk in the preparation. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Queso Blanco ♥ Other than builders falling into my group … Continue reading Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco
Pindjur | Pinjur | Pinđur | Balkan Relish
In December we will drive through Bosnia-Herzegovina when we travel from Split to Dubrovnik. So when I saw a traditional recipe from that region, I decided to try it. Pindjur is a summer relish made from bell peppers, aubergine and tomatoes. The recipe takes some time to make as you need to roast all of … Continue reading Pindjur | Pinjur | Pinđur | Balkan Relish
Roast Tomato Soup Using Ripe Roma Tomatoes
We buy an abundance of tomatoes as bruschetta is a regular accompaniment to our sundowners. In fact, no barge trip can be undertaken without this snack every afternoon. Sometimes, the tomatoes ripen too quickly and are no good for eating raw. This is when my roast tomato soup steps in. The perfect way to use … Continue reading Roast Tomato Soup Using Ripe Roma Tomatoes
Corn Fritters With Fresh Parsley
Poor Dave has had to endure eating a lot of corn fritters while I worked on this recipe. To me, these are perfect and easy to make. A winning combination in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Corn Fritters ♥ Ten days ago I called the company we bought our printer from … Continue reading Corn Fritters With Fresh Parsley
Roasted Garlic
Raw garlic is said to be a natural remedy for coughs and colds. However, I cannot abide by the dry mouth feeling I get after eating it this way. And so I make large batches of roasted garlic to use as needed. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Roasted Garlic ♥ A week … Continue reading Roasted Garlic
Vegetable Cups
These vegetable cups are a great way to use up fresh produce in your fridge. As they can be eaten cold they are perfect for a picnic or road trip. And you can change up the ingredients to suit what you have an abundance of. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vegetable Cups … Continue reading Vegetable Cups