Recipes, thoughts, and occasional musings, all of them plant based.
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Orangey, Datey, Bran, Muffins
I work in a bakery and start work around 7am. It’s not as early as some of the team but it’s early enough for me. In my past corporate job, I used to be an ‘eat breakfast and go’ type of gal but my body has changed with menopause and now I need an hour or so after getting up before i eat.
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Beans from scratch
Every chef and its dog has a version of beans …..and here’s mine. My bean-du-jour at the moment is the Lima Bean from Rancho Gordo
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My Favourite Stock
When you’re a vegetarian or even a vegan, cooking is about layering flavours and adding richness to the dish. Stock plays a leading role in this for me and it’s taken me a while to find a stock that works for all occasions.
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Leek, Fennel, and Potato Soup
If you wanted a little more ooomf in your leek and potato soup, try this version with fennel. Easy and satisfying, you’ll add this to your weekly rotation in no time.
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Thanks Bill
![Pistachio/Thyme Vinaigrette](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65edd3255ecdf560dfd41bbe/1710638441477-6J2HR0E1CLKI8YB6XS0U/IMG_5253.jpg)
Pistachio/Thyme Vinaigrette
This is really a great all rounder of a dressing great on soft butter lettuce as well as a crunchy gem, or romaine. Truly reliable, plus It has a toasty, nutty, and herby flavour.
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Mushroom Pasta with Shoyu and Pesto
Having a busy week? Need a quick and filling lunch to keep your brain and stomach going? Look no further for I have a very simple dish that can be thrown together in less than 20 mins… I kid you not.
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Not Your Usual Pasta Salad
It's almost getting to that time of year when the salad season starts but that shouldn't mean the end of pasta.... oh no, pasta is a year round dish as long as you know how to use it.
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Miso Magic
I was so inspired by a Shared Cultures IG post when someone used their miso for a miso butter pasta sauce that I had to give it a go. I used the two misos mentioned below but they should all work.