Vegetarian

Joy Bauer’s Crispy Carrot Parmesan (GF, V)

By , September 28, 2024

‘If you truly get in touch with a piece of carrot, you get in touch with the soil, the rain, the sunshine’ I wanted to add more carrots into Baby B’s diet and so decided to try I few recipes. Carrot Souffle first, big thumbs down, crispy carrot parmesan next, he was indifferent, plain grated

Sotiris Greek Gigantes Beans (GF, V)

By , September 19, 2024

‘Greek cuisine: a love affair between taste and tradition’ This is a classic Greek recipe, consisting of giant beans baked in tomato sauce with plenty of herbs. It has a little bit of process to it, but it is well worth the investment. First you cook the dried beans, then the sauce, then you combine

Nonna’s Fig Jam (GF, V)

By , September 12, 2024

‘No thing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. if you tell me, you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it blossom then bear fruit, then ripen’ – Epictetus Mr B’s father brought over fig trees from Italy when he first immigrated

Hasselback Eggplant (GF, Veg)

By , August 16, 2024

‘Although they are typically regarded as vegetables, eggplants are technically berries’ This is a gorgeous recipe, taste and looks wise (although you might pardon my photography on this one). It is like an eggplant parmesan but with feta, which adds a lovely salty element. It is super easy to make, cutting and spreading the beautiful

Tatsoi with sesame ginger dressing (GF, V)

By , August 11, 2024

‘For happy health, fuel yourself with greens and dreams’ Tatsoi is labelled, vitamin green for its nutrient profile. It is high in calcium and vitamin C as well as folate and iron. The taste is in-between Bok Choy and spinach, and it cooks quickly. Some recipes call for blanching and ice bathing before stir frying,

Pear Chia Pudding (GF, V)

By , July 26, 2024

‘Breakfast is a love letter to your body’ This recipe is from Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin. This pudding is a low sugar chia pudding are quick and healthy treats. They are 100% fruit sweetened and can be varied with the seasonal produce. Strawberries in the spring, pears in the summer and

Apricot Compote (DF, GF)

By , July 12, 2024

‘Everyone wants to pick the fruit, but first you must plant the tree’ This is a delicious compote. It can be eaten with oatmeal, yogurt, with cheese or on its own. It can be made with any stone fruit and is good for when you buy a large yield and it’s too hot to keep

Grilled Eggplant (GF, V)

By , June 20, 2024

‘Rub, smoke, repeat’ I love grilling, especially vegetables. You can change the texture and taste considerably and most vegetables stand up well on the grill. Eggplants are one vegetable that to me taste better once grilled. It is easier to apply the high temperatures you need to get them to soften and cook all the

Easy Peasy Chocolate Bark

By , June 15, 2024

‘One bite is all it takes’ I made this for my mother-in-law in lieu of a birthday cake. This is because it is quick and doesn’t have many ingredients, as well as the fact that she LOVES chocolate. This is a fun dish to make with kids as it is easy, and they can customize