Category: Mains

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  Egg and Rice Vermicelli Stir-Fry

  Posted at 8:31 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 24th

  Stir-fries are a fantastic invention – chuck into a wok some rice/noodles, protein and whatever veg you have at hand, drizzle with your flavourings of choice (at the moment I’m crushing on kecap manis) and dollop into a bowl. A satisfying meal easily prepared in less than half an hour. However, since becoming vegetarian our stir-fries have consistently featured tofu with the occasional surprise appearance of cashews. Now I’m all for a good tofu stir-fry, please don’t get me wrong. But at times one needs to step outside the box and mix things up a bit. A breath of fresh air if you like. This Egg and Rice Vermicelli stir-fry does just that. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Boiled egg, Rice Vermicelli, stir fry
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  Cauliflower and Cannellini Bean Mornay

  Posted at 8:22 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 19th

  Tuna mornay used to be a favourite winter meal when our family still ate meat. Though to be honest it was the creamy, slightly spiced sauce that won our hearts, not the dish itself. We are complete suckers for anything cheesy, which is probably why not one of us could bring ourselves to become vegan. I have heard some people comment that a vegetarian mornay would pretty much the same as eating macaroni cheese. Well ladies and gents it is not. Far from it in fact. Sure they both have a similar sauce, but the flavours are different.  I wanted to prove this point (I do like to be right, it’s a bad habit, I know) and thus came up with a cauliflower and cannellini bean mornay. Sometimes it pays off to be obstinate as the dish was a real winner. Continue reading →
  Posted in Mains | Tagged Cannellini Bean, Cauliflower, Mornay
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  Sweet-Corn Fritter Stack

  Posted at 8:07 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 14th

  These past two weeks I have been doing work experience at a café in Newtown. I chose Gather on the Green due to its sustainable and organic ethos. Additionally, their menu has an array of good quality vegetarian meals. I had a wonderful time there and learnt many tricks of the trade, one being to work efficiently in a very small space! Additionally, I was able to pick up a few vegetarian ideas to try at home.

  One of my more regular tasks was to prepare an industrial sized batch of corn fritters and then cook them off. A very hot and sweaty job, resulting in hands that are now far hardier towards hot frypan handles than before. Despite it being a slightly painful job at times it was well worth it. The fritters were layered with wilted spinach, slabs of grilled haloumi and Gather’s homemade tomato relish. Apart from looking very effective on the plate, they were pretty popular and I knew that I had to try them at home. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Corn, Fritter, Halloumi
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  Penne with Onion and Tomato Jam

  Posted at 8:19 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 13th

  If you are searching for a twist on the standard pasta+tomato sauce combination then it’s your lucky day. Behold Penne (or any pasta really) with Tomato and Onion Jam! Otherwise known as sophistication in a bowl. The thick, rich yet zesty jam clings to the pasta impeccably, eliminating the potential for any irritating runny sauce left in the bowl. You will be able to mop up every last bit of it with the pasta, ensuring that none goes to waste. In saying that, penne is ideal as it has ridges that hold the sauce well and has slanted ends that are designed to ‘scoop’ it up. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Olives, Onion, Pasta, Tomato
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  Vegetable Casserole with Cheesy Herb Dumplings

  Posted at 8:36 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 3rd

  I’m sorry, this isn’t a pretty dish. But I won’t apologise too much as the flavour more than rectifies that. And as far as I’m concerned, any dish that manages to incorporate scone like substances into it is doing well. Casseroles with dumplings really are a brilliant invention, allowing you to turn a few basic ingredients into a substantial meal. Definitely something to keep in mind if you are on a budget. These dumplings burst with flavour due to Parmesan, wholemeal flour and oodles of herbs and gratifyingly soak up the paprika spiced juices. The rest of the dish is so healthy that it’s impossible to feel guilty eating ‘scones’ for dinner. Each time I make this casserole I wistfully stare at my bowl, hoping that a few more dumplings will suddenly materialise. I then swear that I will double the dumpling mix next time. And promptly forget to when the time rolls around.  I haven’t doubled the mix in the recipe below (at the moment it makes one medium sized dumpling per person) but if you are anything like me and have a penchant for scones I would advise doing so! Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Cannellini Beans, Casserole, Dumplings

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  Hullo! I'm Shani. Thanks for stopping by! Here you'll find vegetarian recipes oriented towards balancing that fickle line between supreme indulgence and wholesome eating. There's also many a musing about food waste (and it's many manifestations), with tips on how to reduce it at a household level. To find out more, hit the 'About' tab in the top menu...