Tag: vegetarian

Bowl of mushroom ramen with noodles, pak choi, mushrooms and spring onions"

Mushroom lover’s ramen

Completely in BLF style, this lush mushroom ramen is something you can fix in about 15 minutes, even though it looks like you’ve been in the kitchen for quite a while. It’s warm, full of veggies and mushrooms, has a little spice to it and makes a perfect lunch as […]

pumpkin chickpea curry

Pumpkin chickpea curry

This pumpkin chickpea curry is so full of nutrients. It is one of those dishes that manages to be proper comfort food while still packing in a lot of good stuff. This is my quick version, made with just a handful of ingredients and very little effort. Sometimes you want […]

Vegetarian gyoza

Crispy vegetarian gyoza

In my life I have made many many gyoza, but these vegetarian gyoza are a more recent addition. Everybody loves gyoza, including me and my kids. A Japanese friend of mine taught me how to make them, including the folding, which looked far more complicated than it actually is. She […]

Vegetable fajitas

Roasted vegetable fajitas with feta & fresh tomato salsa

When I first tried these vegetable fajitas, I was blown away. Seriously, the combination of these flavours just works! They’re based on a Marley Spoon dish from more then ten years ago, and I still make them. Sometimes they just stick. The sweet potato and red onion get lovely and […]

broccoli soup

Feel-Good greeeen broccoli soup

Sometimes less is really more. The most simple easy broccoli soup imaginable. Makes you appreciate the little things, appreciate the taste of just 1 product, the broccoli. Side note, one of the most nutritious vegetables out there. High in vitamine C & K, rich in fiber, antioxidant (molecules that shield […]

Be-warm brown beans bowl

Even though it is summer here, sometimes I just feel like a warm nurturing dish. Something that warms my body, gives my face a glow and, as a bonus, is full of all the right nutrients.

Lentil salad with roasted fennel

Lentil salad with roasted fennel (and a kick)

Fast and delicious, this super easy-to-make lentil salad with roasted fennel has been one of my go-to salads for years. Lentils bring a useful boost of plant protein and fibre, while roasted fennel and red chilli add sweetness, crunch and a little kick. It’s always good to keep a few […]

Modern gado gado

Modern Gado Gado: An Indonesian delight

This is variation on the classic Indonesian vegetable dish, so a modern gado gado, which literally means ‘Mix Mix’ and is a very easy quick to make meal. I have been introduced to Indonesian food in my early childhood. My friend’s parents owned an Indonesian restaurant, and when I stayed […]