BIG MAMA BAKED BEANS

BIG MAMA BAKED BEANS

Home made baked beans are simple, delicious, cost effective and full of superb vegetable protein. I used "butter beans" - which are also known as "lima beans". The beans must be soaked over night and then boiled in a large pot with water - but no salt. These beans took about an hour to become soft, keep an eye on your beans though, you don't want them to go mushy. In the mean time I made up a simple chilli tomato sauce using onions, garlic, chilli and whole peeled tomatoes. When the beans are ready drain well and add to the tomato mixture. Let cook for a further 10 minutes.

Serve on mashed potato or whole grain toast. 

VEGO BURGERS IN SUBIACO, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

TEMPEH BURGER - FROM JUS BURGERS IN SUBIACO (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

I love that Jus burgers has the balls to make a veg burger! In fact they had 4 vegetarian options which makes me so very happy. They even know to cook the patty on a separate grill. The whole burger was delightful, with it's garlic aioli, house made relish, fresh salad and crunchy Turkish bun.

Thank you Jus!

Surprise dish from The Golden Peacock Hotel in Malawi

It is often a challenge finding healthy vegetarian options when one is travelling - I was pretty impressed by this dish by the Chef at The Golden Peacock Hotel in Malawi Africa. A simple stir fry with vegetables and egg.

VAL'S VEGETARIAN VALENTINES

My beautiful friend Val went to a huge effort to make a delicious vegetarian fest for Valentines Day - the starter was STUFFED ZUCCHINI ROLLS -  little parcels of joy stuffed with sheep's feta, beetroot and home made pesto, they were outstanding. I forgot to get a picture of the delicious main dish which was an EGGPLANT & ZUCCHINI TAGINE  - served with LEMON AND PEACH COUSCOUS. I did manage to snap the Chef and her pudding - a MANGO AND BERRY MASU. Thank you Val, every part of this dinner was fantastic - especially the company!

EASY PICNIC COUSCOUS

EASY PICNIC COUSCOUS

I find the trick to a good couscous is to use a good quality vegetable stock instead of plain water for the couscous to soak up, I also add crushed garlic and lemon juice during the soaking stage. Once you have prepared the couscous, add all your favorite vegetables, nuts and cheese. This is a very quick and easy dish to prepare for picnic in the park.

SAVORY PUMPKIN PIKELETS

SAVORY PUMPKIN PIKELETS

Ingredients

2 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin

1 cup self raising flour

3 eggs

1/2 a teaspoon mixed spice
Salt and pepper to taste

Canola oil for frying

Chutney and plain yoghurt to serve

Directions
Mix all ingredients well. Heat oil in frying pan and drop spoonfulls of the mixture on to the pan, when you see bubbles on the surface of the pikelet, it is ready to turn over. Serve with spicy chutney and plain yoghurt for a light lunch, snack or starter.