Roasting large, flat mushrooms in the oven captures their natural flavour in its entirety. A rub of olive oil, a little salt and pepper and twenty minutes on a medium-high heat is all it takes to achieve simplistic perfection. I created this dish around that desire for simplicity, with the addition of beans and leaks,…
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Easy Chestnut Mushroom, New Potato and Leek Pie
I’ve created this pie with ready-to-roll pastry to make it as easy and non-time-consuming as possible. You can, of course, make your own pastry if you prefer, but the idea behind this is to keep it simple. Chestnut mushrooms are easily accessible and a perfect size for a chunky pie, when cut either in half…
Whole Wheat Mushroom and Kale Tartlets
These are a great little party piece if you happen to be having a buffet. You could even roll them out for that Boxing Day family gathering you’re just beginning to worry about. The recipe is for whole wheat pastry, which you can make from scratch. If you’re short on time, or if you want…
Mushroom and Mangetout Risotto
A delicious and light summer evening meal that’s all done in one pan and doesn’t take too long to cook. Risotto is a good option if you want something quick and healthy without too much fuss. This version has chestnut mushrooms and mangetout and utilises vegan cheese as a substitute for parmesan. Prep time: 15…
Tofu Scramble with Red Onion, Mushrooms & Rosemary
The first recipe I came across for tofu scramble didn’t quite sit well with me. It used turmeric to get the colour and as a result it was a little too spicy. It was also rather dry and didn’t really have a texture that was close to what I was trying to achieve. I experimented…
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
A light soup is a welcome meal even in the warmer weather. I’m not talking about heavy stews with tons of ingredients, served thick enough to keep upright the proverbial spoon, but something much thinner, gentler on the pallet. Something suiting a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. There are probably a whole host of soups…
