A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Salted Banana Coconut Crepes Prep time: 50 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 6 Banana and coconut-stuffed crepes with salted caramel sauce, inspired by Thai pancakes Ingredients Crepes: 1/2 cup / 64 g all purpose flour large pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 cup…
Coconut Chickpeas with Preserved Lemon and Spinach Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-3 Ginger, preserved lemon and sun-dried tomatoes add massive flavor to a creamy coconut-milk enriched chickpea and spinach stew Ingredients ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup Jasmine rice 1 cipollini onion, sliced thin 2 Tbs…
Carrots with Spicy Tomatillo Sauce Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 My take on Commissary’s roasted carrots with spicy tomatillo sauce Ingredients 8-10 tomatillos, husks removed 1/2 large onion, peeled and cut in half 2 large garlic cloves, peels on 1 serrano chile, deseeded 1 ancho chile,…
Spicy Maple Pepita Granola Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 5 cups A hint of cayenne spices up granola with maple syrup and pepitas Ingredients 3 Tbs coconut, grapeseed or canola oil 2 Tbs honey 3 Tbs maple syrup, divided 3 cups / 0.7 Kg rolled oats (not…
Beets with Horseradish Yogurt Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 Beets with horseradish cream get a modern update Ingredients 6 small beets (golden or Chiogga) 2 Tbs champagne vinegar 1/4 cup / 60 mL olive oil 1/2 tsp toasted ground coriander seeds 1 shallot, minced…
Curried Mango and Chickpea Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Caramelized onions add rich flavor to a curried cauliflower, chickpea and mango salad from Ottolenghi Ingredients 14 oz / 400 g can chickpeas, drained; OR 3/4 cup / 150 g dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight…
Beet and Za’atar Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 10-12 Beets make a sweet, complex dip swirled with za’atar and topped with hazelnuts Ingredients 2 lbs / 900 g medium beets (about 6 beets) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small red or green chile, seeded…
Ballymaloe Sticky Toffee Pudding Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 90 minutes Total time: 2 hours Serves: 8-10 Classic sticky toffee pudding with just a wee splash of whiskey Ingredients 8 oz / 225g dried dates, chopped fine 1 1/4 cups / 300ml black tea 4 oz / 110g unsalted butter 4 oz /110g Muscovado…
Pan Roasted Asparagus with Egg Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Pan roasted asparagus with garlic breadcrumbs, gremolata and poached egg Ingredients 1 Tbs butter 0.5 cup / 115 g breadcrumbs (see note) 1 tsp lemon zest and a few squeezes of lemon juice 1 garlic clove,…
Sushi Fried Quinoa Bowls Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 20 min Serves: 2 Cook quinoa like fried rice to recreate a protein-rich version of your favorite Chinese takeout classic Ingredients cooking oil (I use grapeseed) half an onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 carrot, diced Veggies – I like…
Mascarpone Polenta with Mushrooms, Greens and Gremolata Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 6-8 Polenta is mixed with creamy mascarpone and topped with earthy wild mushrooms, pea shoots and gremolata Ingredients 8 cups / 1.9 L water 1.5 cups / 340 g polenta Kosher salt 4 Tbs unsalted…
Quinoa with Brussels Sprouts and Pecans Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Quinoa is sauteed with shredded Brussels sprouts, crunchy pecans, mushrooms and carrots Ingredients 1 cup / 225 g quinoa, any color 1 2/3 cup / 375 mL vegetable stock or water 1 lb / 450…