Category Archive for "Vegetarian Recipes"

Category Archives: Vegetarian Recipes

Greek Eggplant, Spinach and Feta Cheese Quiche

May 17, 2013 at 5:35 PM , by Toni

Aubergines, layered with spinach, feta cheese and rice make a wonderful filling for pie that is perfect to eat warm or cold and also a great pie to take on a picnic. Ingredients 190g | 6½ ounces shortcrust pastry, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small eggplant, sliced into rounds Continue Reading

Cheese and Herbs Muffins

May 13, 2013 at 4:57 PM , by Toni

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This is great recipe which can be adapted to suit your tastes, so feel free to experiment with different flavours and add any type of fresh or dry herbs that you like. Perfect for snack that also go brilliantly with soup. You can either bake these in a muffin tin, in ramekins, or even a oven-proof Continue Reading

Quick Zucchini and Chorizo Lasagna

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM , by Toni

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This comforting midweek meal is on the table in under an hour, and it’s sure to keep vegetarians and meat-eaters happy. if you’re a vegetarian skip the chorizo. Love it ! Ingredients olive oil 2 large zucchni , grated 200 g | 4 1/2 oz Chorizo, chopped into pieces (optional) 1 clove garlic , grated a Continue Reading

Buttery Rolls

March 11, 2013 at 4:35 PM , by Toni

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These warm buttery rolls are very easy and quick to prepare and are super delicious. I love them warm and simply buttered. Ingredients 1/8 cup warm water ( 46 C | 115 F degrees) 1 packet ( 7g | 1/4 ounce ) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm whole milk (46 C Continue Reading

Zucchini & Parmesan Tart(s)

December 31, 2012 at 2:52 PM , by Toni

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With a sheet of ready-rolled pastry at the ready, you can have a very tasty tart for starter or even a supper in no time at all. Yummy! Ingredients 200 g | 7 oz ready-rolled puff pastry 1-2 zucchini, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, grated sunflour oil 4 tbsp creme fraiche about 50 Continue Reading

Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

December 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM , by Toni

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A few years ago a good friend of mine introduced me to this salad and since then it’s one of my favourite. Try to use high quality balsamic vinegar. It really does make a difference ! Ingredients 150 g | 5 oz spinach, washed and dried 10-15 Cherry tomatoes, cut in half 50 Continue Reading

Baked Semolina with Sage and Parmesan

November 17, 2012 at 3:42 PM , by Toni

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This is a great starter. It goes perfectly with white wine. Ingredients 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 6 cups milk 1 1/2 cups semolina flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly Continue Reading

Potato, Carrot and Basil Soup

October 29, 2012 at 10:09 PM , by Toni

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This is my favourite soup. It’s really light and fresh and it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes 3 small carrots, cut into small pieces 1 clove of garlic, sliced a handful of fresh basil leaves, torn 2 vegetable stock cubes Continue Reading

Potato Tortilla with Ketchup And Mayonnaise Sauce

October 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM , by Toni

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I love to have this for lunch. It can not be easier to make, looks wonderful and it’s very tasty. If you like, you can serve it with some green leaves salad. Delicious ! Ingredients 125 ml | 1/2 cup sunflower or olive oil 1 big or 2 smaller onions, cut Continue Reading

Quick Puff Pastry Pizza With Onions and Cherry Tomatoes

October 6, 2012 at 8:27 PM , by Toni

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I found this recipe in Raymond Blanc’s book ”Kitchen Secrets”. We loved it from the first bite and it quickly become a very favourite recipe for me and my family. I make these pizzas very often now. The quality of the tomatoes is very important, so buy the best you can find. Similarly, good-quality puff pastry Continue Reading

Eggs in Pots

October 3, 2012 at 2:42 PM , by Toni

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Eggs and crème fraîche are all you need for this super-simple yet very tasty dish. You can also throw in almost anything savoury you find in your fridge. Serve it with crusty bread and Enjoy !. Ingredients 150g | 5½ oz crème fraîche salt and freshly ground black pepper pinch nutmeg handful Continue Reading

Zucchini Fritti (Deep-fried Courgette Matchsticks)

September 28, 2012 at 3:12 PM , by Toni

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I can not believe something so simple can be so sooo good. I can eat it these all the time. Sometimes with a glass of beer..sometimes not Delicious Ingredients 2 courgettes (zucchini) sunflower or olive oil for deep-frying salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Batter: 3 tbsp plain flour 3 Continue Reading

Bulgarian Chushki Burek – Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Eggs

September 27, 2012 at 2:31 PM , by Toni

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The word “Burek” comes from Turkey and it means filled pastry. It can be filled with cheese, often feta, minced meat or vegetables. But here is the Bulgarian version for Peppers Burek - roasted sweet peppers, peeled and then filled with feta, eggs and parsley. Then dipped in flour, egg, breadcrumbs and egg again, and fried in Continue Reading

Pan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Lemon

September 25, 2012 at 2:52 PM , by Toni

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These delicious potatoes are best to be cooked in a large heavy-bottomed and non-stick pan. If your pan is not big enough to hold them at once in one layer, cook the potatoes in a few batches. But do not overcrowd the pan. They make a great side dish for grilled fish, steaks or chicken. Continue Reading

Quick Pasta with Tomatoes and Zucchini

September 9, 2012 at 3:16 PM , by Toni

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This pasta is very quick and very light. Great for lunch or light and easy dinner. Ingredients 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 zucchini 5 large tomatoes 300 g | 10 oz Penne, Rigatoni or other type of pasta that you like 1 garlic clove, finely sliced 3 tbsp Crème fraîche a handful of fresh basil Continue Reading