Winter Vegetable Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 small parsnip1 small beetroot1 leek1/2 carrot1/2 apple (optional) For the dressing:1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp white sugar1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp cider vinegar1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/4 tsp salt Method: Cut the top off the leek, remover the outer layers, and cut into 1cm slices, discarding the bottom end. Wash to remove any…

Gado Gado Summer Rolls

Ingredients:rice noodlesrice paper sheetssmoked tofuvariety of raw vegetables, e.g. cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, peppers, avocado For the sauce:200g roasted, unsalted peanuts4 tbsp peanut butter3 tbsp palm or dark muscovado or dark brown sugar3 tsp tamarind pastehalf tsp salt2 tbsp chilli paste2 tbsp lime juice3 tbsp kecap manis or 2tbsp dark soy sauce with 1 tbsp…

Warm Rainbow Salad

Ingredients:2 tbsp cumin seeds2 tbsp olive oil3 tbsp honeyVegetables for roasting, e.g. carrots, beetroot, sweet potato, courgette, mushrooms, peppers250g grains, e.g. bulgur wheat, cous cous, quinoa or Merchant Gourmet Persian Grains100g Feta cheese60g pumpkin seedsSmall handful of coriander Method:1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C (fan) / gas 7.2. Cut your vegetables into 1cm…

Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Pasta

This is a simple, fragrant and hearty dish. Ingredients Olive oilSmoked paprikaMiixed herbs2 carrots2 peppers2 onions1 squashHandful of mushrooms1 courgette3 fat garlic clovesSmoked paprikaSeasoningChilli flakesFresh basilLarge tub of tomato passata or a tin of tomatoesTomato pureeDash of balsamicParmesan or vegan alternative Method Roughly chop your vegetables into chunks and toss in the olive oil, herbs,…

Coleslaw with a twist

If making an Indian or Thai style meal, how about a small coleslaw on the side! 1 lime 2 spring onions Some caraway seeds Garlic clove Cabbage, onion and carrot Olive oil Salt Coriander Optional mayo or yoghurt or vegan alternatives if preferred Splash of cider vinegar Note: Chives also work instead of spring onions…

Leek, Apple & Carrot Salad

Ingredients 1 whole leek 1 eating apple, grated 2 medium carrots, grated Juice of half a lemon 2 tsp Olive oil A little mayonnaise, or vegan alternative Method When preparing the leeks, cut the whole leek in half long ways, and then chop finely, and put in a bowl of water to soak. Drain and…

Leftover Veg & Orange Cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours Prep: 40 mins cook: 30 mins plus cooling Easy cuts into 15 squares Ingredients: 200g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 140g sultana or raisins zest and juice 2 oranges, or 4 clementines 300g self-raising flour 300g light soft brown…