Category Archives: Vegetables

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

I love Brussel sprouts, steamed or even raw in salads but when I saw the recipe for roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey,  I knew I had to try them asap.  I wasn’t disappointed as they were fantastic and … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Rice

There are loads of different ways to cook cauliflower rice but my two favourite methods are sautéed with onions and garlic, and roasted. Cauliflower rice makes such a nice change and surprisingly there isn’t an overpowering taste of cauliflower when … Continue reading

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Basil and Walnut Pesto with Courgetti Noodles

I don’t know how many times I say that a recipe drops into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my fridge/cupboard needing to be used up.  That’s what happened recently when I had a huge basil … Continue reading

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Kale Crisps

The other evening I was in one of those moods where I really wanted something to nibble and remembering I had half a bag of kale in the fridge, decided to quickly make some kale crisps.  These crisps are so … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

My husband loves it when I make something using up the odds and ends of things in my fridge, as he never knows what he is going to get. I decided to make a chicken stir-fry as I had a … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Party Cups

I tried out loads of new recipes this Christmas but one of the best was Vegetarian Party Cups which can be found on You Tube by Aaron Craze. I prepared the sauce and vegetables the day before; chopped the nuts … Continue reading

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Roast Potatoes – Prepare in advance

I love roast potatoes and although we are not having roast turkey on Christmas Day, we are definitely having lovely crispy crunchy roast potatoes. They are one of the vegetables that actually benefits from being prepared in advance and popped … Continue reading

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Warm Indian ‘Chana Chaat’ with Pomegranate

This is one of those times where I tend not to keep exactly to the quantities stated in the recipe as I don’t want small bits of vegetable left over, nor half a can of chickpeas.  This recipe is so … Continue reading

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Roasted Eggplant with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Although eggplants aren’t my favourite vegetable, I am always willing to try new recipes especially as a new greengrocer had opened up close-by and was selling the most delectable looking eggplants the other day.  It gave me the incentive to … Continue reading

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Warm Mushroom and Broccoli Salad

I love mushrooms and I also love broccoli and the two together make a delicious dish.  I haven’t stated quantities of broccoli or mushrooms as you can make as little or as much as you want.  A large head of … Continue reading

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