Entries from August 2006

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

No Cream Vegetarian Carbonara

A tasty alternative to the carbonara with no cream!
Vary your mushrooms for a unique taste. I used Oyster and Shimeji mushrooms, but enoki, shitake or portobello would also work a treat.
20 min 5 min prep
 
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US
Metric

112
g dry [...]

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Healthy Vegetarian Samosas

A healthy alternative to samosas. Not fried but baked in the oven.
22 min 10 min prep
 
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large samosas
US
Metric

1 1/2
medium white potatoes, diced

300
g [...]

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Strawberry Ricotta Porridge

A deliciously sweet tasting porridge, almost like having pancakes in the morning!
For extra protein add one egg that has been lightly beaten.
13 min 5 min prep
 
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US
Metric

5/8
cup oats

2
tablespoons [...]

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Apple Porridge With Protein - Overnight Cook

leave this one to cook overnight and you’ll have a nice creamy (yet no milk) version of this porridge. It can be cooked in the morning, on a stove pot as well.
5 min 3 min prep
 
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US
Metric

5/8
cup [...]

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Orange, Bocconci and Beetroot Salad

A different salad which is really tasty! Great for summer or just something for a sweet tooth
5 min 3 min prep
 
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servings
US
Metric

1
small orange

1/3
cup [...]

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Balsamic Strawberries

Want something different with your strawberries? Sick of the same old stuff…test this one, it’s a sure winner! And it could be pretty fancy for a dinner party!
Top with yoghurt, cream or a slice of ice cream.
6 min 2 min prep
 
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US
Metric

250
g [...]

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Lentil and Artichoke Dip

Yes, weird combination but you must try - it works and is absolutely delicious. serve with chopped vegies or crackers.
4 min 1 min prep
 
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US
Metric

1/2
cup cooked lentils, I used canned drained

2
[...]

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Spicy Cottage Cheese Breakfast

a delicious alternative for breakfast and quite filling!
5 min 2 min prep
 
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2
slices whole wheat bread, sliced thin

3
tablespoons light cottage cheese (I use weight [...]

Friday, August 4th, 2006

Jerusalem Artichoke, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

A different vegetable mix soup which tastes great! It’s very spicy and alternative to a curry. Mix the sweet potatoes with all the varieties for a nice unique taste!
35 min 5 min prep
 
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Metric

1 (400
g) can [...]