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I prefer my lasagne heavy on the meat and vegetables and light on the pasta and cheese. The addition of plenty of zucchini makes a perfect one-dish dinner although you could add a salad too. Although it takes a while to bake, if you've prepared it ahead of time it doesn't take any supervision close to dinner time and smells delicious as it cooks. … [Read more...]
When you've got chooks you wouldn't think you'd need a vegan cake, but if you run out of eggs this is the ideal solution. I didn't expect it to rise but it did and is moist and delicious. I use a bundt tin so that it cooks more quickly and is easier to slice into small portions. The slices freeze well for quick defrosting for unexpected guests. If … [Read more...]
Quick, vegan, store-cupboard supper for one or double up for a starter for four. One zucchini, cut in half lengthways. Check whether the halves sit flat on their backs and if not, shave off a slither until they do. Two tablespoons couscous, just covered in boiling water. Olive oil. One clove of garlic, peeled and finely … [Read more...]
If you like corn fritters, zucchini fritters are a good alternative in high summer when you can't face another zucchini. Vegephobes may not notice the inclusion of a significant quantity of zucchini in their diet.You could cook them on a hot, oiled barbecue plate. They'll keep overnight in the fridge to reheat in the oven but are much better … [Read more...]
