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    Tofu Vegetable Chowder

    Ingredients
    1 medium onion, diced
    2 carrots, diced
    3 celery stalks, diced
    2 ˝ tbsp vegetable oil
    1 large potato, peeled and diced
    1 ˝ cups water
    1 ˝ cups unsweetened soya drink or milk
    2 tsp salt
    Ľ tsp ground black pepper
    2 tsp celery seed
    10 oz Soft Tofu, diced
    Method:
    In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onions, carrots and celery for about [...]

    Speedy Microwaveable Spinach & Mushroom Risotto

    Ingredients:
    2 tbsp butter
    ľ cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
    1 medium onion, roughly chopped
    1 clove garlic, crushed
    1 bunch spinach, washed, trimmed and chopped
    2 cups of Arborio (risotto) rice
    1 cup dry white wine
    2 cups vegetable stock
    1 ˝ cups water
    5 oz button mushrooms, thickly sliced
    Ľ cup of fresh parsley, chopped
    Method:
    Use a large microwave-safe bowl and put in the butter, [...]

    Quick & Easy Mac Cheese

    Ingredients:
    1 lb penne pasta
    3 large slices of bacon, unsmoked and chopped (fat removed)
    4 cups skim milk
    4 tbsp butter, unsalted
    6 tbsp flour, unbleached
    12 oz cheese, grated
    ˝ tsp Paprika
    Salt & Pepper
    Method:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    Cook penne pasta until tender, drain and set aside.
    In a skillet, sauté the bacon pieces and onions until onions are cooked and bacon [...]

    Non-Dairy Chocolate Cake

    Ingredients:
    2 cups white flour
    1˝ tsp baking powder
    1tsp baking soda
    1˝ cups sugar
    ˝ tsp salt
    1 tsp cinnamon
    ˝ tsp ground ginger
    2 cups grated carrots
    1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, or 1 cup chopped frozen pineapple, thawed
    ˝ cup canola oil
    Ľ cup applesauce
    3 large egg whites
    1 cup ground walnuts
    1/4 cup plain rice milk
    1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    1 tsp vanilla
    Method:
    Preheat the oven [...]

    Italian Broccoli Frittata

    Ingredients:
    1 bunch of broccoli, cut in 3/4ins pieces including stems
    1 tbsp vegetable oil
    1 cup onions, sliced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    6 eggs, lightly beaten
    ˝ cup grated cheese (which ever you prefer)
    1 tsp salt
    Pinch of nutmeg
    Pinch of ground pepper
    Method:
    Steam broccoli pieces for a few minutes until slightly cooked, but still crisp. Drain.
    Use a 10inch skillet and heat the [...]

    Healthy Fish Chowder

    Ingredients:
    2 tbsp butter
    1 onion, finely chopped
    3 potatoes, diced
    1 carrot, finely chopped
    2 cups water
    2 cups skim milk
    1 lb fish fillets (fresh or frozen) – bones and skin removed
    1 cup corn kernels
    1 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
    Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
    Method:
    Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the carrot, potatoes and onion and cook for about [...]

    Fluffy Dairy-Free Frosting

    Ingredients:
    ˝ cup dairy-free soy margarine
    8 oz dairy-free cream cheese
    4 cups powdered sugar (preferably organic)
    This is a super quick and delicious frosting recipe that will make about 2 cups of yummy and creamy frosting that can be enjoyed by people with dairy allergies.
    Method:
    With an electric mixer, combine all ingredients for about 5 minutes. Frosting is ready [...]

    Easter Lamb

    Ingredients:
    1 large leg of lamb
    3 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
    1 tbsp Olive oil
    1 oz Butter
    2 tbsp Rosemary, chopped plus 3 extra sprigs
    1 tsp thyme
    1 tsp oregano
    Ľ pint Water
    Salt and Pepper
    Juice of a lemon
    Method:
    Preheat over to 425°F.
    In a large roasting tin, arrange the leg of lamb and cover with 3 crushed rosemary sprigs. Season the lamb [...]

    Delicious Lentil Salad

    Ingredients:
    1 cup brown lentils
    1 cup carrots, diced
    1 cup red onions, diced
    2 large cloves of garlic, minced
    1 bay leaf
    ˝ tsp dried thyme
    2 tbsp olive oil
    2 tbsp lemon juice
    ˝ cup celery stalks, diced
    Ľ cup fresh parsley, chopped
    1 tsp salt
    Ľ tsp pepper, freshly ground
    Method:
    Put the lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf and thyme in a saucepan and cover [...]

    Coconut Curry Chicken

    Ingredients:
    2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
    4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
    2 medium onions, diced
    2 cans chopped tomatoes
    ˝ cup reduced fat coconut milk
    ˝ tbsp coconut (optional)
    1 tbsp curry powder (or more if you like it hot)
    Method:
    In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the onion until tender. Add the curry powder and stir. Add [...]