Tag: Vegetarian

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  Vegetarian Nachos

  Posted at 9:31 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  May 4th

  I sat down to study. Opened the lap-top. Read the first line of that journal article on Indigenous women and feminism. And the brain’s energy circuits shorted. Cue staring at the screen for a solid five minutes. Not taking a single thing in. Right. If study is out the window then surely blogging is in? Nada. This gal’s brain is currently sending out signals along the lines of bleuaighleighmmmmnop. And intermittently at that. It’s struggle town. Tonight’s post is going to be short and sweet, me thinks. This situation calls for a recipe that is beyond simple. Virtually impossible to make a boo-boo out of. Tasty, regardless of how terribly you maul it in your zombie-brain state. Look no further than Vegetarian Nachos. Boo-yah. Continue reading →

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  Posted in Mains | Tagged Corn Chips, Kidney Beans, Nachos, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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  Sri Lankan Coconut Pumpkin Curry

  Posted at 4:21 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Apr 8th

  I’ve been distinctly depressed this week. Perhaps that’s a misuse of the term. Not in a serious-mental-health-sense, but more so the downhearted, disconsolate kind. What triggered this bout of dejectedness? I ashamed to say. Twas the film Insurgent. Alrighty, don’t judge too harshly! More specifically (and in a similar line to the Hunger Games etc. – i.e. those kinds of movies) it was the female protagonist in particular who prompted this downhearted spell. Why? They’re so goddam baddass it hurts. Never fail, every time I watch these kinds of films I want to a) be them or b) become a stunt artist. Neither of which is going to happen. Reality check. It’s not the killing, heart/gut wrenching situations, the perpetual fear/anxiety or even the complicated-yet-passionate blooming romance I’m after, nuh-uh. It’s that sense of being strong, of giving it absolutely everything and then some more, of wholly devoting yourself to a cause/situation. Of being fearless – “take my hand, drag me headfirst, fearless” (obligatory T-Swizzle reference there; it appears we’re letting loose with all the dorky confessions today!). Continue reading →
  Posted in Mains | Tagged Coconut, Curry, Lemongrass, Pumpkin, Vegan, Vegetarian
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  Cinnamon & Maple Roasted Chickpeas

  Posted at 3:08 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Mar 16th

  We all get the munchies. It’s a fact of life. Those of you who manage to go from breakfast through to lunch without a morsel of food clearly aint human. Most of us mere mortals rely on some form of sustenance to get us through the long, arduous stretch between the ‘big three’. It’s always tempting to reach for something a little sweet, a little salty. Something you can pick at – it feels as though you’re eating more – until you look perplexedly at the now non-existent pile wondering where they’d walked off to. Did the cat perchance eat them? Snacks that are nutritious in nature are a plus, though you may be doubtful as to whether a sweet, salty and nutritious snack in fact exists. Well my friends, it does indeedy. Continue reading →

  Posted in Sides & Appetisers | Tagged Chickpea, Maple, Snack, Vegetarian
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  Cheese Scones

  Posted at 9:49 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Mar 10th

  My grandmother is one of my ultimate cooking heroes. She’s up there with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Rachel Khoo. I cherish the memories of being a wee lass and sitting on the counter/kneeling on a chair/standing on tiptoes at the counter/wearing the new apron that we sewed (confession: I still wear it) helping her shape biscuits, sift dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, and eventually doing the whole thing myself. Never pushy, never impatient, ever happy to answer the many mundane ‘why granny, why?’ questions, she was – and still is – the ideal culinary instructor. She’s been making these cheese scones for yonks, and for a person who isn’t the biggest fan of savoury scones these sure do okay. Actually, you know what, I’m going to go out on a limb and say they’re actually the bees knees. Continue reading →

  Posted in Breads, Cakes & Muffins, Sides & Appetisers | Tagged Cheese, Savoury, Scone, Vegetarian
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  Zucchini & Egg Parmigiana

  Posted at 11:50 am by tastewithoutwaste

  Feb 12th

  Before the summer is out be sure to make the most of the bounty of vegetables available, and in particular zucchini. Zucchinis/courgettes/whatever you like to call them, are a brilliant vegetable. Baked, fried, souped, grated into muffins or cake, there’s endless opportunities. This recipe was inspired by the Green Kitchen Stories cookbook, a must buy for any vegetarian or ethically/health conscious eater. A lighter version of your traditional parmigiana, it’s an ideal meal for a warm weekend evening. Why the weekend? Well, there’s quite a process involved, but if you complete the tasks in stages it really feels like no hassle at all. The perfect recipe for those who like to potter about, doing a little here, a little there. You’ll be duly rewarded for your efforts, with a stunning dish – layers of sweet, fragrant tomato sauce, thin strips of zucchini, boiled egg, creamy mozzarella, punchy parmesan, fresh basil and mint leaves. Hungry yet? Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Egg, Mozzarella, Parmigiana, Vegetarian, Zucchini

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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...