Marielle Vensora Potato, carrot and onion form the vegetable base of this curry. Natural yoghurt softens the tomato sauce, while garam masala and fresh herbs supply the seasoning. Serves 3–4 Ingredients 1 onion 1 carrot 1 potato 1 garlic clove 1 carton chopped tomatoes 250g natural yoghurt 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 200ml water A handful … Read more
These pan-fried chickpea balls include softened carrot and onion, plus coriander, parsley and cumin. Use cooked chickpeas so the mixture can be mashed before shaping. Makes about 12; serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion 400g cooked chickpeas, drained 1 carrot Ground cumin, to taste Fresh parsley Fresh coriander About 1 tbsp flour, … Read more
Grated carrot, pineapple and sultanas are mixed into a yeasted dough for these breakfast buns. Pineapple juice provides part of the liquid. Makes 8 buns Ingredients 250g flour, plus a little extra for kneading 1 sachet fast-action dried yeast 30g sultanas 1 carrot Half the fruit from a 227g can of pineapple chunks Reserved pineapple … Read more
A dry mixture of oats, milk powder and sultanas can be portioned in advance. Water is added when it is time to prepare a bowl. Makes approximately 30 portions Ingredients 1kg oats 400g dried skimmed milk 250g sultanas Optional sugar, cinnamon, vanilla or chopped chocolate Water: 3 measures for every 1 measure of dry mixture … Read more
The filling is made from dried fruit and marmalade. Cinnamon is used in both the fruit mixture and the pastry. Makes about 6 generous pies Ingredients 200g flour, plus extra for rolling 100g butter, softened Up to 5 tbsp cold water for the pastry 2 tsp ground cinnamon in total 100g sultanas or mixed dried … Read more
Ingredients 25g butter 4tbsp peanut butter 4tbsp honey 300g oats Method Melt; coat oats; spread. Bake: 180°C/15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
Black beans are combined with carrot, tomatoes, red wine and dark chocolate. The soup can be left chunky or blended after cooking. Serves 2 Ingredients 100g dried black beans 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 small red chilli or a pinch of chilli flakes A shake of paprika A generous shake of ground cumin A … Read more
Kidney beans and rinsed baked beans are heated in a paprika and tomato sauce. A small amount of yeast extract adds savoury flavour. Serves 4–6 Ingredients 1 × 400g tin red kidney beans 1 × 400g tin baked beans, or plain borlotti or cannellini beans 1 onion 1 large garlic clove 4 tbsp oil 3 … Read more
Aubergine, breadcrumbs and herbs form these meat-free balls. Lemon and optional black olives season the mixture before it is shaped and fried. Serves 2 Ingredients 1 aubergine 1 onion, red or white 1 large garlic clove 1 red chilli or a pinch of dried chilli 1 tbsp finely chopped black olives, optional 3 tbsp oil … Read more
These savoury muffins use plain flour and mashed sweetcorn, with onion, herbs and a little chilli. The same mixture can be baked as a loaf. Makes 8 muffins or 1 loaf Ingredients 250g plain flour ½ tsp salt 10g baking powder, approximately 2 tsp 50g sugar ¼ tsp chilli flakes or 2 pinches cayenne pepper … Read more