Carrot, chickpea, cumin seed and feta fritters
2 x 440g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 carrots, peeled and grated 1 cup chopped coriander leaves 1 cup…
read more2 x 440g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 carrots, peeled and grated 1 cup chopped coriander leaves 1 cup…
read more1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 x jar of good quality tomato sauce (approx. 400g) – I used vine…
read more½ medium size cauliflower – cut into small florets 1 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 tblsps extra virgin olive oil Salt…
read more4 parsnips 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon grated ginger 4 stems…
read moreThis salad is best served at room temperature when the broccolini and peas are cooked and cooled. 8 stems broccolini…
read more3 x medium – large raw beetroot, grated 3 x carrots, grated 1 x orange, peeled and diced into pieces…
read more2 cups Israeli or giant couscous 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Ras el Hanout spice mix 2…
read moreThe combination of raw and roast sprouts gives this salad both depth and freshness. 700g small brussels sprouts, trimmed, 500g…
read more1 round white or brown pitta (100g), pocket opened up, roughly torn into 2-3cm pieces 1 tablespoon za’atar 75ml extra virgin olive oil…
read moreZucchini Balls 2 medium size zucchini 70g crumbled feta 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 2 spring onions, finely sliced ½…
read more½ cup tahini ⅓ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 eggs ½ cup wholemeal flour ½ cup almond…
read more4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 mild red chillies, finely chopped 3 preserved lemons, skin only finely sliced, discard the…
read more4 large beetroots, peeled and grated (approx. 500g) 300g orzo pasta A small bunch of thyme 1 tsp salt 2…
read more500g potatoes 2 handfuls kale leaves, stems removed ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted ½ cup cooked brown or puy lentils…
read more1 small butternut squash 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ allspice…
read more2 zucchini – medium to large size, sliced into almost 1cm wide slices 2-3 heaped teaspoons cumin powder 1 onion,…
read more600g waxy potatoes – thinly sliced (I left the skin on) 400ml can coconut milk 2 tsps turmeric powder Ground…
read more2 large eggplants, cut across into 1cm slices Olive oil for brushing eggplant Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2…
read more340g orzo1 ¼ cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped1 clove of crushed garlic1 tablespoon lemon zestPinch of sea salt flakes1 tablespoon extra virgin olive…
read moreCreamy Coconut Turmeric Rice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 pinch of dried chilli flakes…
read more1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste 2 1/2 tblspns extra virgin olive oil Grated zest…
read more⅔ cup warm water 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups wholewheat flour ½ – 1…
read more2 large eggplants (or 3 medium) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to your own…
read more1 cup raw shelled pistachios 1 cup whole rolled oats ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons…
read moreThis recipe works just as well with haloumi cheese fingers as it does tofu. 1 x 300g block of firm…
read more1 medium size head of cauliflower – broken into bite size florets ½ cup flour – your choice of flour…
read more2 ½ cups oat bran ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder ¾ cup milk 2 tbsps…
read more8 large field or portobello mushrooms, stalks removed1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle2 onions, finely chopped1…
read more2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups cubed pumpkin – cut into 1-2cm cubes Salt and pepper to taste…
read more2 medium size zucchini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12 mint leaves, roughly chopped 6 basil leaves, roughly chopped…
read more1 sheet good quality puff pastry 2 brown onions, sliced 1 large bunch of silverbeet or spinach, washed, white stalks…
read more4 medium size zucchinis 1 cup puy or brown lentils, cooked 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1 cup slivered almonds…
read more1 cup cooked sweet potato mash – easily replaced with pumpkin or regular potato 1 ½ cups almond meal 4…
read more3 tblsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 500g parsnips, very thinly sliced 500g carrots, very thinly sliced…
read moreRamen noodles – I used 180g to serve two (or another noodle of your choice) 2 cups brussels sprouts 1…
read more1 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup linseed…
read moreFor the mushroom marinade: 4 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1…
read more2 large zucchini 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 bunch swiss chard or silverbeet, finely…
read more1 medium size savoy cabbage 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup parmesan cheese ½ cup walnut halves, toasted…
read moreThese fritters are another @Ottolenghi creation and are delicious. Always choose extra virgin olive oil when using olive oil in…
read moreQuinoa cauliflower meatless meatballs Italian style with lots of basil, thyme and anchovy tomato sauce. Topped with oozy melted parmesan…
read moreWhen thinking of cooking a beetroot bread recently I opened up Ottolenghi’s book ‘Simple’ to find this great recipe. I…
read more1 large cauliflower, with leaves intact (approx. 1.3kg)3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 ½ teaspoons salt flakes Remove some of…
read moreEggplant (or Aubergine) Parmigiana is one of my favourite vegetarian dishes. If we were eating out Italian and it was…
read more150g spinach 120 ml olive oil 2 eggs 75g feta, cubed 75g pine nuts, lightly toasted 180ml Greek natural yoghurt…
read more6 large potatoes, thinly sliced with a mandolin or knife (pick potatoes that will fit into your muffin tray) ¼…
read moreServes 2 Salmon Marinade 2 salmon fillets 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey Tomato Cauliflower Rice Ingredients 1…
read moreMakes approx. 18 small falafels 300g broad beans, peeled and shelled 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ onion, roughly chopped 1…
read moreServes 4 as a side. 30 baby potatoes or 15 medium size potatoes chopped in half, skins on 2 tablespoons…
read more3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large leek , sliced into 1 cm thick rounds ½ bunch each silverbeet…
read more3 cups grated raw beetroots (approx. 4-5 beets) 1 ½ cups rolled oats or flakes of your choice 1 small…
read moreServes 4 (1 potato per person as a side) 4 extra large potatoes Extra virgin olive oil 2-3 spring onions,…
read more75g red lentils, rinsed and picked over 400ml vegetable stock 1 small onion, diced 2 tomatoes, finely chopped ½ teaspoon…
read more1 large zucchini, sliced 8 medium size field mushrooms, wiped clean 2 cups baby kale leaves 1 can (400g) chickpeas,…
read more500g peas 4 large silverbeet leaves, shredded 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cm piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 1…
read more1 onion, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced 2 sticks celery, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely diced 2 tablespoons extra…
read more750g parsnip, chopped into chunks 4 garlic cloves, skin on 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small leek, sliced…
read moreBASE 80g soft medjool dates, pitted 125g almonds (or any other nut) 40g unsweetened desiccated coconut 75g pepitas (pumpkin seeds)…
read more1 cup cashew nuts 6 cups broccoli florets 1 medium size onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves ¼ cup extra virgin…
read moreBurgers 2 cups cooked puy lentils 2 large field mushrooms, finely chopped 1 ½ tablespoons flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons…
read more200g oats 100g flour (of your choice) 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric powder 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking…
read more4 thick slices of cauliflower, cut from the centre of 2 heads of cauliflower 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,…
read more500g sweet potatoes, chopped 500g floury potatoes, chopped 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 teaspoon…
read more2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic,…
read more2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and spiralized (or grated) 5 large kale leaves, shredded ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ½…
read more1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt flakes…
read more2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely diced 150g…
read more4 cups of 00 or all-purpose flourTip of a teaspoon of dry yeast1 ½ cups of water at room temperature,…
read more1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 2…
read more2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 100g leeks, finely sliced (about 1 large one) ½ teaspoon nutmeg 170g fresh breadcrumbs,…
read moreKale and Walnut Pesto 2 cups (about ½ bunch) chopped kale leaves ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, plus extra to serve…
read more6-8 (approx.) large mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 or 2 chillies, chopped and…
read moreEasy tomato beans with maple syrup, cinnamon and parmesan. Yep you read it right. Maple syrup, cinnamon and parmesan! This…
read more1 x large butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed and diced 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 leek,…
read more1 x medium sized butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed and sliced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Juice and zest…
read more1 ¼ cups of rolled oats ½ cup plain flour ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup desiccated coconut…
read more6 large field mushrooms, whole, wiped with a damp paper towel ⅔ cup mushrooms, diced ⅔ cup cooked black rice…
read more1 round of brie (I use a 200g triple cream brie) 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive…
read more1 cup dried black eyed beans, soaked overnight and cooked (should yield around 2 ½ – 3 cups cooked) or…
read more½ cup cashew nut piece ½ cup water 4 medium size carrots, sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1…
read moreThis sheet cookie is super easy to make. Throw all the ingredients into the food processor, spread it on the…
read moreIt’s winter so lots of soup on the menu here. This broccoli and red lentil soup is definitely a hearty…
read more1 cup Puy or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 onion, halved and…
read moreDo you ever come back to what we call good old fashioned food? Some of the recipes we had as…
read moreI wanted to make some fritters with broccoli but I wanted chunks of broccoli and chunks of feta and some…
read moreI have tried the cauliflower rice thing but hadn’t tried anything with broccoli rice until recently. I love a good…
read moreA couple of years ago I was walking through beautiful Hyde Park in Perth and came across a book sale.…
read moreI am getting ready for some cooler weather. I am sure it is coming soon. It has to be as…
read moreIf you haven’t made a version of these ‘to die for’ spuds you are missing out. Part boiled whole baby…
read moreWho doesn’t love a good hearty stew. Like this tasty Puy Lentil and Aubergine Stew from @ottolenghi. I am a huge…
read moreI have been reading a bit about massaged kale salads lately. I mean, who massages salad? When I think of…
read moreWhen I have lots of coriander on hand my go to is to make a chunky pesto and mix it…
read moreGiven the choice would you head for the sweet foods in the fridge or pantry when you are moorish, peckish,…
read moreI am thinking that maybe the term ‘Bliss Balls’ came about because of the state of bliss you feel after…
read moreThis is one of my favourite recipes – Torta Pasqualina or Easter Savoury Pie. The credit goes to the lovely…
read more1 x 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 x cups frozen peas, defrosted and drained2 cloves garlic, crushedJuice of…
read more2 eggplants, sliced into 1cm slices2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons sumac powder1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds1 tablespoon chopped pistachio…
read more1 kg carrots, sliced into 2cm pieces3cm piece of ginger100ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus a little extra1 1/2 teaspoons…
read more75g red lentils400ml vegetable stock1 small onion, diced2 tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masalaPinch of chilli flakesApprox. 20…
read more2 x large avocados (or 3 small) 3/4 cup cooked black rice Juice of one lime 2 teaspoons Harissa spice…
read more250g plain white flour 250g plain wholemeal flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda About 400ml buttermilk Extra…
read moreA favourite, tried and true, quick and easy Chickpea Casserole. You really cannot go wrong with this one. 2 large…
read moreThere are so many versions of tabbouleh. I like to make this one which replaces the burghul with quinoa. 1…
read moreI am a big fan of beans, lentils and chickpeas. I am always looking for new ways to cook and…
read moreYou are probably thinking ‘wow that is almost black’. One of the benefits of using naturally dark mushrooms is you…
read more1 head of broccoli (approx. 500g)1 large avocado2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oilJuice of half a lemon2 tablespoons toasted…
read moreIngredients 1 x whole sweet potato, pricked all over with a fork (keep the potato dry) 1 x can chickpeas,…
read moreI can hardly wait for the Roma Tomatoes in our vege patch to start colouring up before I want to…
read morePasta is one of my favourites – all shapes and sizes cooked all sorts of ways. This oven baked dish…
read moreDo you always have carrots in your fridge? I do – always. They are such a versatile vegetable and I…
read moreSticky Date Pudding has become a family favourite at this time of year since we re-worked the recipe to include…
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