Purple Sprouting Broccoli Two Ways

March 14th, 2010

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Tart (Gluten Free and Vegan)I’ve been enjoying my purple sprouting broccoli arriving fresh every week from Abel&Cole. I encourage all of you to take advantage of this fine vegetable while it is still in season. Boiled, steamed or sauteed, purple sprouting broccoli makes a fine side dish, but here are two recipes where it takes center stage. Both are Gluten free and vegan.

Filled Under: Dairy Free and Vegan, Macrobiotic, Vegetarian, Wheat and Gluten Free

Thai Sweetcorn Cakes (Gluten Free and Vegan)

July 30th, 2009

Thai Sweetcorn Cakes (gluten free and vegan)When I got home from my trip, the first thing I made was Thai Sweetcorn cakes, the way they should taste in my opinion. And they finally satisfied that 3 day long craving of hot chili with the sweetness of the corn.

Filled Under: Dairy Free and Vegan, Macrobiotic, Vegetarian, Wheat and Gluten Free

Dia’s Crazy Mixed Up Anything Goes Shepherds’ Pie

January 15th, 2009

Cooking the interior for the shepherds pieI was basically using up all of the vegetables I had left over from this past week, since tomorrow is market day here where I live and usually the day I buy all my fresh fruit and veg. I came up with this wonderfully delicious Shepherds’ Pie that you can either have vegetarian or with minced meat.

Filled Under: Dairy Free and Vegan, Vegetarian

Dia’s Quorn English Sausage Jambalaya

January 5th, 2009

Jambalaya finished and looking yummyOK, so English Sausage is probably not the first thing to come to mind, when you think, “Jambalaya”, but trust me with this recipe, the flavors permeate through the sauce and it all works out well. The word Jambalaya may sound like it would be complicated to make, but it is really simple.

Filled Under: Vegetarian

Baby Corn and Chili Stir Fry

December 28th, 2008

I don’t claim to be a vegetarian, but this dish is a fantastic vegetarian meal.

Something I have trouble explaining to my carnivorous friends, is that you don’t need meat on your plate to feel full. A nice vegetable stir fry can do the trick. It is warm and comforting, and best of all delicious.
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Filled Under: Dairy Free and Vegan, Macrobiotic, Sugar Free, Vegetarian