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  Pumpkin, Zucchini, Sundried Tomato, Spinach, Ricotta & Bocconcini Pizza

  Posted at 1:52 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Feb 1st

  All good things take time. That’s a given. And it most certainly applies to the case of the humble pizza. Sure, you can whip up a reasonable pizza within an hour, but if you want to go the whole hog (which, honestly, why wouldn’t you) it’s going to take a little more elbow grease. The winning combination involves a homemade sauce, a homemade base and lovingly prepared vegetables. Singing a crooning tune to the pizza while it is in the oven doesn’t hurt either. If you’re going to commit, commit 100%. You’ll be rewarded with a brightly coloured, gloriously flavorsome, sublimely textured specimen. Oozing, melty blobs (what a word, blob) of bocconcini adorn the sweet pumpkin pieces. Dollops of salty, creamy ricotta contrast with the richness and ‘pop’ of tomato sauce. Teensy leaves of basil make the pizza look oh-so-pretty and provide a hint of freshness. This pizza = a marvellous trip to heaven. It’s a given. Continue reading →
  Posted in Mains | Tagged Bocconcini, Pizza, Pumpkin, Ricotta, Sundried Tomato, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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  Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi

  Posted at 7:10 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jan 13th

  Today’s million dollar question: how many types of gnocchi are there? What’s that? Speak a little louder. Oh, just the potato one? Hmm not quite right. Turns out there’s three. You’ve got Gnocchi Romaine (made from semolina), Gnocchi Parisienne (made from choux pastry) and the aforementioned ‘potato one’ – Gnocchi Piedmontaise. I’ve made the former and latter and could ramble on for a while about the various ins and outs of each one, but a) that would probably send you to sleepy land and b) I want to talk about something else. That something else being this Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi. I know what you’re going to ask. Please don’t. I haven’t the faintest clue what ‘category’ it fits into. Does the ‘yummy type’ count? Continue reading →
  Posted in Mains | Tagged Brown Butter, Gnocchi, Ricotta, Spinach, Vegetarian

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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...