Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category
Tried and tested vegetarian recipes.
Coronation Quorn
To celebrate the recent royal wedding I have created a vegetarian version of coronation chicken – a dish that was originally created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In addition to being veggie-friendly, this version is also low in fat, since it’s made with low-fat yoghurt instead of cream or mayonnaise. I have never tried coronation chicken before, but I have been told by a non-veggie that this tastes similar to the real thing!
Easy Homemade Focaccia Recipe
Making your own bread is fun and very satisfying. Focaccia is one of my favourite types of bread, as it’s really tasty and very easy to make.
Ingredients:
* 6 oz (175g) Strong white flour
* 1 tsp salt
* 4 g easy-blend yeast
* 2.5 tsp dried rosemary
* 100 ml hand-hot water
* 2.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Carrot Cake Recipe
I love carrots and I love cake! What could be better than combining the two together? This cake is moist, flavoursome and very moreish. The orange buttercream complements the cake well. Ingredients: 6 oz (170 g) self-raising flour 6 oz (170 g) light muscovado sugar 5 fl oz (150 ml) rapeseed oil or sunflower oil [...]
Sushi rice
Sushi rice and the associated dressings and nori are now widely available in most UK supermarkets (including Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose), so sushi-making is now accessible to all of us. Here we explain how to prepare sushi rice, ready for making sushi, or for eating as a side dish. Ingredients: 250 g Sushi rice 2 [...]
Onion Bhaji Recipe
These delicious Indian snacks are suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and are very easy to make. Ingredients (makes 8-10): 120 g Gram flour (also known as ground chickpea flour) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp dried coriander leaf (or fresh coriander) 1/2 tsp baking powder [...]
Easy Vegetarian Paella Recipe
This vegetarian paella tastes delicious and creates a wonderful aroma in the kitchen! Although not strictly authentic, it’s quick and easy to make, and the recipe is very versatile. Ingredients (serves 2 as a main meal ): 150 g (5.3 oz) of Arborio Rice 540 ml Vegetable stock (homemade or made with a stock cube) [...]
Low-fat Coleslaw Recipe
Shop-bought coleslaw is usually high in fat, even the ‘reduced fat’ versions. This healthier low-fat version tastes great and is quick and easy to make. Ingredients (makes 4-6 servings): 1/2 large white cabbage 1 small onion 2 carrots 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise 5 tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt Instructions: Mix the mayonnaise, [...]
Cupcake recipe
These pretty homemade cupcakes taste delicious, and are fun and easy to make. Children will love helping you to decorate them! The icing sets hard, so they travel well, and are perfect for picnics and parties. At the bottom of the recipe, I list a few different vegetarian cupcake decorations that you can buy. Ingredients (makes 12 [...]
Homemade Pizza Recipe
I love pizza, but shop-bought and takeaway versions are usually full of fat, and the choice of toppings for vegetarians is often limited. With this homemade pizza, you can see exactly what goes into it, and you can choose to top it with whatever you like! Ingredients (makes one large pizza to serve 2): 150 g Strong bread [...]
Homemade Potato Wedges Recipe
These potato wedges are very easy to make and require very little preparation. They can be made with either standard potatoes, or sweet potatoes. Ingredients Potatoes (allow 1-2 medium sized potatoes per person) Vegetable oil (rapeseed oil is healthiest) Your choice of seasoning Different seasoning suggestions: curry powder, rosemary, mixed herbs, smoked paprika, chilli powder, [...]
