Recent Posts Tagged With vegan alternative

• Recipe: Stuffed Mushroom

  Posted on Wednesday January 28th, 2009 at 04:57 pm in recipes, diet, Healthy, mushrooms, vegan, vegetarian, healthy food, chilli, vegetables, appetizer, spicy, lunch

  This stuffed mushroom is a little different to the one I’ve recently made as it uses no breadcrumbs, legumes or grains.  This is totally vegan using only a couple of ingredients to flavour and spice up the meal! The great thing about this also...

• Recipe: Chickpea (Garbanzo) Spread

  Posted on Monday January 26th, 2009 at 04:00 pm in recipes, vegetarian, lunch, Other, sandwich, spread, legumes, snack, garbanzo, chickpea, sandwich spread, vegan alternative

  Sandwiches for vegetarians don’t have to be boring with this little baby.  The idea came from a great cafe near me that uses smashed cannellini beans and beautiful fresh fetta mix together. Whilst I’ve yet to add the fetta to one, this s...

• Recipe: Italian Roast Potatoes

  Posted on Wednesday January 21st, 2009 at 03:21 pm in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, italian, potatoes, baked goods, roast, potato, roast potatoes, vegan alternative, roasted potatoes

  There’s a great Italian Restaurant that I had been wanting to try for ages, but I just couldn’t get anyone to come with me.  Now it doesn’t have a great deal of variety for Vegetarians, but I have a soft spot for Italian food and j...

• Recipe: Saffron-spiced Lentil Rice

  Posted on Sunday January 18th, 2009 at 04:47 pm in recipes, diet, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, vegetables, spicy, rice, baked goods, casserole, lentils, saffron

  Last week I found out that due to an injury on my shoulder playing hockey in November, I’m required to have surgery.  The surgery will mean that I’m out of action for work and sport.  I could be out of sport for 6-9 months, which is qui...

• Recipe: Vegetarian Gyros

  Posted on Thursday January 15th, 2009 at 02:56 am in recipes, vegetarian, greek, lunch, tofu, euros, snack, greek food, gyros, vegan alternative, greek vegetarian, souvalaki

  Picture this - a sultry day with clean, bright blue water beaches and the gyros above with fries, salad, tomato sauce and mustard thrown at you.  Can you think of anything better?   Whilst at Corfu, Greece I first tasted this wonderful dish and ha...

• Recipe: Lentil “Bolognese” Pasta

  Posted on Sunday January 11th, 2009 at 07:48 pm in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, cheese, dinner, pasta, seeds, parmesan, bolognese, mustard, legumes, wholegrain mustard

  The following pasta definitely has a meaty type consistency, but I assure you the sauce is totally vegetarian.  Lentils are a great alternative to use instead of minced meat, as they take the flavour on from the spices used and mix in quite well wi...

• Recipe: Workout Pizza

  Posted on Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 at 02:44 pm in recipes, Workout, Pizza, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, vegetables, Other, baked goods, special occasion, snack, party food

  (Image: Straight from the oven) I’ve saved the best for the last post before Christmas and I’ve noticed it’s been a couple of weeks before posts.  After Christmas, it will be back to normal with three posts a week.  Christmas is a...

• Christmas Gifts for Vegetarians

  Posted on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 at 10:18 pm in recipes, gifts, ideas, vegan, vegetarian, presents, christmas, special occasion, vegans, vegetarians, christmas ideas, vegan alternative

  For those carnivores coming up to Christmas, it can be difficult buying Christmas presents for Vegetarians. This first post will hopefully provide some ideas for you and also Vegetarians to pass on to their friends! Some of these items I own and oth...

• Recipe: Porcini, Tomato & Walnut Pasta

  Posted on Thursday November 27th, 2008 at 05:25 pm in recipes, mushrooms, vegetarian, pasta, vegetables, tomato, cherry, porcini, spaghetti, tomatoes, walnut, cherry tomatoes

  Usually when I purchase some dried porcini mushrooms, I try and keep the one focal point the mushrooms.  Seriously, who wouldn’t?  Porcini mushrooms are just SO delicious on their own, nothing else is required! However, I thought it was time ...

• Stuffed Mushrooms

  Posted on Monday November 24th, 2008 at 07:22 pm in recipes, mushrooms, vegan, vegetarian, summer, vegetables, lunch, barbecue, appetiser, oven, baked goods, special occasion

  You’ll have to get in quick with these little babies, unless you want to find that there’s none left for you at a Barbecue!  Not only are they delicious but they are SO easy to make!  Simply take out the stalk, slice it up and mix in yo...

• Recipe: Vegie Burger

  Posted on Thursday October 23rd, 2008 at 05:58 pm in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, burger, legumes, vegetable burger, pattie, vegetarian burger, vegan alternative, vegan burger, vegie

  After successfully cooking up the Bhaji Burgers, I decided I would like to make an authentic vegie burger!  The result was great and I definitely will be swapping the recipe around in the future to try and match the Grill’d’s spectactula...

• Recipe: Broccoli Pesto Pasta

  Posted on Sunday October 19th, 2008 at 05:46 pm in recipes, vegetarian, dinner, pasta, vegetables, broccoli, almonds, pesto, almond, spicy foods, pesto pasta, vegan alternative

  This weekend I’ve been spending my time looking at houses.  I’m nearly ready to buy my own house with a great kitchen and can’t wait.  Our Government has increased the first home buyer’s grants but it looks like it won’...

• Recipe: Bhaji Burgers

  Posted on Thursday October 9th, 2008 at 06:39 pm in recipes, carrot, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, onion, baked goods, burger, burgers, bhaji, legumes, snack

  These easy to make burgers are absolutely delicious with a little tomato kasoundi or chilli chutney.  Using a little besan flour and some cooked vegies, these make a mean indian burger. The burgers are vegan and what’s great about them is that...

• Recipe: Vegie “Chicken” Schnitz

  Posted on Thursday October 2nd, 2008 at 05:18 pm in recipes, Chicken, vegetarian, special occasion, snack, pub food, schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, vegetarian schnitzel, vegan alternative, schnitz, vegetarian chicken schnitzel

  For those vegetarians that really miss their chicken schnitzel, I reckon this recipe might just resolve that problem for you.  I’ve seen many varieties but this seems to take on the same consistency as well as the beautiful breaded crumb outer...

• Recipe: Vegie Hamburger Rigatoni

  Posted on Sunday September 28th, 2008 at 06:01 pm in recipes, vegetarian, pasta, Basil, hamburger, rigatoni, sausage, vegan alternative, hamburger pasta, sausage pasta, vegie hamburger

  If you don’t have any vegetarian mince handy for a quick pasta, don’t fret!  Head to your freezer and grab a couple of frozen vegetarian hamburgers! This dish could easily be an alternative to the classic meatball dish, just defrost the ...

• Recipe: Green Thai Curry Noodles

  Posted on Thursday September 25th, 2008 at 05:13 am in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, thai, vegetables, spicy, fresh vegetables, noodles, noodle, spicy foods, singapore noodles, green curry

  I love a mean Thai!  Nothing beats the spicy hot chilli and the creaminess of the coconut with the crunchy fresh vegetables of your choice. Oh, and who can forget the tofu soaked up with all the flavoursome juices of the dish! Mmmmm! This noodle dis...

• Recipe: Baked Semolina and Polenta with mushrooms

  Posted on Sunday September 14th, 2008 at 06:21 pm in recipes, mushrooms, vegetarian, cheese, vegetables, polenta, baked goods, special occasion, casserole, mozzarella, mushroom, semolina

  For those lucky enough to live in Melbourne or near Lygon St, there’s a great Vegetarian Cafe called vege2go that opened up last year which serves some really delicious Italian dishes with fresh and healthy side dishes.  If you do happen do li...

• Recipe: Dutch Balls

  Posted on Thursday August 28th, 2008 at 05:41 pm in recipes, Sri Lanka, Dutch, vegan, vegetarian, meat, snacks, spicy, balls, fries, curry, flour

  Image: Dutch balls with a chilli coconut sauce and basmati rice. Although my mum was born in Sri Lanka, she is of dutch descent.  If she was in Sri Lanka, my mum would be called a “Burgher.”  If you’d like to find a little about t...

• Recipe: Polenta Burger

  Posted on Tuesday August 26th, 2008 at 06:20 pm in recipes, vegetarian, lunch, polenta, baked goods, burger, legumes, snack, vegetarian burger, vegan alternative, vegan burger, polenta burger

  Image: Polenta burger drizzled with some good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a hamburger bun. Unfortunately this didn’t work out as envisaged, but I’ve already come up solution which I will reveal later to you.  The problem wa...

• Recipe: Mel’s Rockin Crockpot

  Posted on Sunday August 24th, 2008 at 06:59 pm in recipes, carrot, mushrooms, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, crockpot, red wine, broccoli, casserole, beans, mushroom

  If you’re on a bit of a detox or just after a casserole that’s full of vegies, this one is surely for you.  After having a few weeks of not-so-great food for my health, I simply couldn’t go past having a delicious, healthy and whol...

• Recipe: Ghee Rice

  Posted on Thursday August 21st, 2008 at 05:37 pm in recipes, indian, vegetarian, dinner, wild, ghee, rice, basmati, special occasion, butter, snack, spicy foods

  This rice is very much an indulgent one, you really feel like you’re spoiling yourself with the use of the ghee and cashews.  If you would like a little sweetness, you could add some sultanas you’ve soaked in warm water.   Use this one...

• Recipe: Oven Baked Porcini Risotto

  Posted on Tuesday August 19th, 2008 at 05:45 pm in oil, recipes, mushrooms, Easy, vegan, vegetarian, cheat, truffles, vegetables, rice, parmesan, special occasion

  All cooks will tell you they simply can’t cook certain dishes!  I’m no exception at this, where my dish is risottos.  Yes, I know these are quite easy to make and I’m not really sure what it is about risotto that makes it sooo dif...

• Recipe: Bulghur Chickpea Patties

  Posted on Sunday August 17th, 2008 at 06:10 pm in recipes, carrot, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, patty, Other, peanuts, chickpeas, peanut, burger, burgers

  I guess when anyone hears the word diet, you don’t really think of something tasting great.  Something always gotta give if you are on a diet - flavour or actually feeling like you’ve eaten something more than a lettuce leaf! If I didn&#...

• Recipe: Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry

  Posted on Tuesday August 12th, 2008 at 12:15 am in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, vegetables, coconut, sweet potato, chickpeas, curry, special occasion, casserole, tandoori, coriander

  Apologies firstly for the not-so-regular recipe spots, but I’ve been working 21 days straight with longer hours than most days to get the new sites for my current job up in time.  We launch unofficially at the end of the week, with official la...

• Recipe: German Potato Salad

  Posted on Sunday August 3rd, 2008 at 05:56 pm in recipes, salad, german, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, vegetables, easy recipe, barbecue, salads, easy recipes, potato

  How do you make a brilliant potato salad a little average?  Overcook or forget your potatoes on the boil! So the photo above is showing the overcooked potatoes, however the sauce is well worth trying out on your properly cooked ones!  It’s ba...

• Recipe: Vegetarian Beef Wellington

  Posted on Thursday July 31st, 2008 at 05:33 pm in recipes, pastry, vegetarian, beef, dinner, wellington, baked goods, special occasion, beef wellington, gluten flour, vegan alternative, special dinner

  Image: Wellington served with baked potato and roast vegetables. I’m quite proud of this dish!  It’s something that I decided to come up with after watching a few Beef Wellingtons being made on the Food Channel this week!  Why do meat e...

• Recipe: Shitake & Kumara Open Ravioli

  Posted on Tuesday July 29th, 2008 at 04:46 pm in oil, recipes, mushrooms, vegetarian, sweet, dinner, pasta, vegetables, potatoes, asparagus, sweet potato, baked goods

  Image: Cut open to see the kumara (sweet potato), shitake and ricotta cheese stuffing. Leonie, as promised, here’s a little combination whipped together based on your request.  Using the kumara (sweet potato), red onions, pasta and asparagus, ...

• Recipe: Vegetarian Meatloaf

  Posted on Sunday July 27th, 2008 at 06:41 pm in recipes, vegan, vegetarian, meat, onion, fake, tomato, seitan, baked goods, special occasion, flour, legumes

  Image: Meatloaf served with German Potato Salad Annoyed with the lack of meatloaves available for us vegetarians and vegans, I decided to come up with my own one.  This one combines some gluten flour, oats, mashed chickpeas and tomatoes with spices ...

• Recipe: Chorizo’d Leek & Mushroom Pasta

  Posted on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 at 06:01 pm in spain, mushrooms, vegan, vegetarian, pasta, olive, leek, baked goods, olives, mushroom, spicy foods, leeks

  One thing was in mind when coming up with this pasta - trying to replicate the flavours of the chorizo sausage.  Now although I’ve never tried the real thing, I’ve always imagined how it tasted - the smokey flavours of parpika, a hint of...

• Recipe: Banana Oat Pancakes

  Posted on Sunday July 20th, 2008 at 06:16 pm in vegetarian, breakfast, banana, pancakes, pancake, snack, breakfast ideas, anything sweet, banana pancake, vegan alternative, porridge & other brekky, brekky

  No matter what I do, I still have bananas at the end of the week black! This recipe not only takes advantage of the black bananas, but also a healthy way to start the day with oats! The oats here, are used as the main flour by blending it down to a f...