Recipes

Soak the quinoa for 15 minutes in cold water. Strain, and put into a pot with the water, salt and a dash of oil. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow to sit for 5...

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes and oil. Place on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Add the capsicum and roast for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the...

SERVES 3-6 This Thai salad merges a wonderful combination of spicy flavours. A good-sized mortar and pestle is essential for this recipe. In Thailand, they use green papaya but you can use thin slices of carrot and shredded cabbage. Lightly pound 2 cloves of garlic in the mortar. Add 3...

Rinse the beans under cold water and soak overnight in a bowl covered in several 20 cm of cold water with a little lemon juice, unless you use canned beans. Reserve the water. Separately, rinse the brown rice under water and soak overnight in 1 1/2 C cold water in...

Drain beans and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil with vinegar and mustard. Pour dressing over beans. Add spring onions, pepper, spinach, cherry tomatoes and parsley. Stir well to combine, ensuring all spinach leaves are coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before...

Steam asparagus for 5 minutes until tender. Place asparagus, tomatoes, avocado and basil in a large bowl Stir in olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Serve

Mix together all the ingredients, right before serving.

Heat a pan on medium, adding oil or water to prevent the tofu sticking. Drain and rinse the tofu block, before using your hands to crumble it into the pan. Add the plant milk, salt, pepper, and mix well. Next, add the veggies and simmer until they’ve softened slightly. If...

These fritters are similar to falafels, with a bit of sweetness from the roast pumpkin. You can buy Jalapeno chillies in small cans from any gourmet food store and many supermarkets – they add that authentic Mexican taste to any salsa. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Line an oven...

Roast couscous in a skillet with oil over medium heat. Boil water and add to couscous. Gently stir once then set aside for five minutes. Sauté spring onions and capsicum (or frozen veg) in a little oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in basil, parsley, soy sauce and...

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place garlic, cumin, chillies, vinegar and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Place in a bowl with the sweet soy sauce, olive oil and sesame oil. Lay the pumpkin wedges on a large, lined...

Pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Spray a pie dish with olive oil. To make the pastry, mix the dry ingredients, seeds and nuts in a bowl. Rub in olive oil and vincotto. Add orange juice. Knead a few minutes then place in the fridge to rest for five...