Cabbage Rolls with Sprout Stuffing

STUFFED CABBAGE is a popular dish in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Germany, and there are a number of stuffings that can be used, including this delicious mushroom, rice and sprout mixture. PREPARATION TIME: 45 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F / GAS MARK 4 INGREDIENTS FOR SIX METHOD VARIATIONS Place…

Vegan boiled fruit cake

SO CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and one of the things I love to do is bake all my christmas goodies. Because nothing tastes as nice as home baked christmas cake. (This also makes a great wedding cake or birthday cake.) A big advantage of this cake is that it keeps well for weeks,…

Brinjals á la Grecque Recipe

BRINJALS originated in China and India and have been cultivated there for thousands of years. It was then introduced into southern and eastern europe by the Spanish Moors. It became a very popular fruit/vegetable. Then in the 1500s, the plant was intoduced to America, but it was slow to be used and added to the…

Stuffed Aubergines

Aubergine also known as eggplants or brinjals, they are a rich and nutritious fruit (high in potassium). They are also very versatile, and can be eaten hot or cold, with or without accompaniments.   This relatively simple recipe will produce delicious results. PREPARATION TIME: 1 HOUR COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F…

Vegan Wellington Recipe

A delicious vegan wellington, that packs a tasty nutritional punch and is a main course that makes a statement! PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 1- 2 HOUR PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200°C / GAS MARK 6 INGREDIENTS FOR SIX METHOD  RECIPE TIPS  It is important to use mushrooms that are roughly the same size so…

Recipe: Stuffed Butternuts

“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.” – Thomas Keller Butternut squash is one of the most common varieties of winter squash. It also offers a good supply of calcium, vitamin A, potassium, and fibre. Contrary to the name, Squashes are grown as annuals in Europe, and…