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Vegetarians are able to enjoy healthy sushi as much as meat eaters with these fish-free sushi rolls. Vegetarian sushi rolls allow you to get creative with colour in the kitchen, while omitting fish, a characteristic of sushi rolls. They can be made from a combination of grated baby marrow with wasabi and sesame seeds, grated carrot and alfalfa sprouts, cream cheese and mixed peppers, cucumber with avocado pear and mayonnaise, tofu and rocket, omelette and water cress or whatever other filling you wish to experiment with. This recipe will serve six. (more…)

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This butternut bake recipe does not require any pastry skills as the crust is made with breadcrumbs making it great for cooks who want to get a simple – if indirect – introduction into what goes into making pastries The breadcrumbs are blended with chopped tomato, sesame seeds, grated cheddar cheese and olive oil. The crust doesn’t require any rolling as it is simply sprinkled over the filling and baked until golden brown. Ingredients for the filling include butternut, onion, garlic, feta cheese, hyme, olive oil, mixed spice and seasoning. Replace the butternut with spinach for a spinach and feta cheese dish. Serve with couscous. (more…)

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This eggplant lasagne recipe is great for vegetarians and can be prepared ahead of time. Ingredients include lasagne sheets, onion, tomatoes, eggplant (or brinjal), mozzarella cheese, olive oil, marjoram and olive oil. The white sauce requires butter, flour, milk and nutmeg. Any cooked seasonal vegetables can be used instead of eggplant for the filling. Oven roasted butternut or pumpkin slices or well drained cooked spinach make for a delicious alternative dish. Allow for one cup of filling for each layer. (more…)

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There’s nothing like making your own Thai curry with your own curry paste. It may take longer but using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavour. Besides, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Start with fewer chillies and add more while you’re cooking if you want more fire. This vegetable curry uses six green chillies and serves six. Ingredients include green curry paste, onion, potatoes, green pepper, red pepper, baby sweetcorn, peas, broccoli and coconut cream. Substitute vegetables as required. (more…)

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The word curry comes from ‘kari’, the Indian word for sauce. But a curry need not be a hot and spicy Indian affair that brings tears to the eyes. It can be a combination of spices in many forms, from the mild to the numbingly hot. Compare cinnamon, saffron and clove blends with lemon grass and coriander, for example. Any savoury dish that uses spices can be referred to as a curry. Curries are typical in the cuisines of Southeast Asia and India. (more…)

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Making your own pasta takes time but you’ve got to try it at least once in your life! We share a simple recipe here which requires nothing more than egg yolks, whole eggs, flour, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The Napolitana sauce is a rich tomato based sauce which will suit meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Ingredients include olive oil, garlic, ripe plum tomatoes, red wine, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper. Read on for the recipes. (more…)

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Chicken Kiev is a classic Ukranian dish where chicken breasts are rolled around herb butter before being coated in crumbs and fried. Boned breasts can be successfully used in this recipe, although the whole of the breast is traditionally used, which would include the wing bone. Preparation time is three-quarters of an hour and chilling time is three hours. Final cooking time is half an hour. Besides chicken breasts and butter, you will need lemon, parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic and other ingredients for the coating. (more…)

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This flaked almond trout recipe will easily serve six. The trout is washed and then sprinkled with salt and pepper before being coated in flour and fried or baked. Freshly roasted almonds are then scattered over the trout. The fish can then be served on a large platter with new potatoes, petit pois and lemon wedges. Preparation time for this traditional French dish is a quarter of an hour. Allow for a cooking time of half an hour, which includes roasting the almonds. (more…)

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Vegetarian patties can be made with all sorts of ingredients including chickpeas, nuts and lentils. In this recipe we’ll show you how to make tofu burgers for six. You will need a food processor, a grater and a pan. Required ingredients include olive oil, red onion, hard tofu, garlic, basil, breadcrumbs, egg, balsamic vinegar, sweet chilli sauce and burger rolls. Also have some mayonnaise, tomatoes and salad leaves at hand. Allow for half an hour each of preparation time, resting time and cooking time. (more…)

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When you think of Chinese food images of oily, greasy noodles may come to mind. Chow mein is often considered to be anything but healthy but made right this wonderful Chinese dish can be a great addition to any diet. Get the crisp noodles and the delicious taste of chow mein with none of the fat with a few simple changes. Best of all, this dish is quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family. (more…)