Archive for the ‘Healthy’ Category

Easy Mushroom Eisotto Veg

On Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
reallyeasymushroomri This classic risotto presses all the right buttons, with intense porcini mushrooms and plump arborio rice. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 225g/8oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced 350g/12oz arborio rice ...

Malaysian Spiced Noodles with Tofu Veg

On Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
malaysianspicednoodl Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the spice paste 25g/1oz fresh ginger, peeled 2 lemongrass stalks 2 red chillies 3 shallots, chopped 1 garlic clove 1 tsp turmeric powder pinch of salt 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil For the sauce 400ml/14fl oz can coconut milk 250ml/9fl ...

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Cannelloni Veg

On Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
roasted_red_pepper This delicious cannelloni recipe is perfect for a vegetarian main course. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients For the roasted tomatoes 400g/1lb cherry tomatoes, halved 125ml/4fl oz olive oil 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves dash balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves salt and freshly ground black ...

Salmon in a Light, Fragrant Broth

On Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
1 8-1 You don’t need a heavy main course to weigh you down, but you do want something special like fresh salmon bathed in a fragrant, lime-scented broth with a little kick of lime juice. Serve with rice or noodles if you like. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 2 ...

Tomato Chutney Veg

On Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
tomatochutne Quick and easy tomato chutney is a cinch to whip up for burgers or a veggie curry. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil ½ shallot, chopped 1 ½ tomatoes, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp brown sugar ...

Spiced Cauliflower Veg

On Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
spiced_cauliflower Try this recipe as a perfect side-dish to many curries. It could also be served as a vegetarian curry. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil 2 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ...

Aromatic Blackeye Bean Curry Veg

On Sunday, June 10th, 2012
aromaticblackeyebean This delicious vegetarian curry recipe is spiced with flavours from the west coast of India. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 410g/14oz tins of black eyed beans (or use 225g/8oz dried beans, soaked overnight and cooked) 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander ...

Carrot and Coriander Soup Veg

On Sunday, April 29th, 2012
carrotandcorianderso A flavoursome healthy soup with fresh and ground coriander. Serve with cheese and onion bread for a warming supper or lunch. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 450g/1lb carrots, sliced 1 tsp ground coriander 1.2 litresl/2 pints vegetable stock ...

Roasted Lamb Shanks

On Friday, April 27th, 2012
roastedlambshanks These slow-roasted lamb shanks couldn’t be simpler to make and the result is meltingly tender lamb. Less than 30 mins preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 6 lamb shanks, trimmed 1 carrot, peeled, cut in half 1 onion, peeled, cut in half 5 whole peppercorns 2-3 garlic cloves, ...

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Tarts Veg

On Friday, April 27th, 2012
butternut_squash Use butternut squash as a delicious alternative to pastry – perfect for a vegetarian dinner party. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the butternut squash base 1 butternut squash, peeled olive oil, for drizzling 6 garlic cloves salt and freshly ground black pepper For the ...