Meatless Monday #9: Leek and Potato soup
I crave two things when it rains – to visit a European city, and soup of course. Making this Leek and Potato soup this afternoon I could not help reminiscing about a particularly good French onion soup topped with a slice of baguette and melted Provolone and Gruyere cheese. I remember it as if it […]
Meatless Monday #8: Vegetable tart
For this Meatless Monday we opted to try a delicious vegetable tart. I tweaked this recipe from Mariette Crafford’s beautiful recipe book Sonskyn Kafee. What I love most about this tart, except the copious amounts of cheese, is how colorful it is. You will need: Store bough Phyllo pastry (you could of course make your […]
Meatless Monday #6: Butternut and Pearl Barley Risotto
I remember my mom cooking pearl barley. As a child I found it boring and bland. But after trying this risotto I am rethinking my relationship with barley. This risotto is anything but bland. I am yet to eat a risotto I did not like, including this one. If you are looking for a healthier […]
Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry
Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]
Meatless Monday #4: Tomato & Chickpea Soup
Today was cold and rainy – I am guessing the after-effect of tropical storm Eloise. In my mind rainy weather always calls for soup. I love this tomato and chickpea soup. It’s healthy, tasty and quick to make. You will need: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 Red onion, finely chopped 1-2 red red peppers, […]
Meatless Monday #3: Cheesy cauliflower cakes
These Cauliflower cakes are quick and easy to make. And so moreish I ate four of them. I adapted the recipe from one of keyingredient.com’s recipes. You will need: ½ head of cauliflower (I used cooked cauliflower, but you can also use raw cauliflower) 1 cup of Cheddar cheese ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese * […]
