Savory Finger-Food Potluck suppers often inspire me to create something new. This latest recipe sprang from an invitation to a multicultural musical birthday party. Wanting to use some of the several kilo of red lentils given me by a friend, I went for a walk and pondered possibilities. How to make a dish with red... Continue Reading →
Vegan Zucchini Cake
Zucchini cake must be one of life’s better jokes. Grate this humble vegetable, a marrow grown in abundance, fold into a sweet, flour ‘n’ oil recipe and voila - a *healthy* cake. This latest was baked at the weekly Food Not Bombs kitchen, so large quantity. A 1/4 of the recipe would do a standard... Continue Reading →
Leeks ‘N’ Lentils
Oh Yeah! The simplicity of this dish allows the flavours of the leeks and shiitake mushrooms to blend beautifully. It needs nothing more than salt and freshly ground pepper. I thought about adding tumeric or fresh herbs, but loved its plainness, so in the end opted for a dash of half ‘n’ half cream.... Continue Reading →