Baked Pork Chops with Tomatoes and Capers
Baked Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Capers – This a deadset masterpiece using seitan pork
The Adventures of a Newly-Vegetarian Cook
Baked Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Capers – This a deadset masterpiece using seitan pork
Black Bean Burgers – Everybody loves a burger – these meat-free patties have a great taste and the texture is spot on. Put them in a bun with your favourite toppings.
Broccolini Curry – This lovely, mild, creamy, coconut curry will delight everyone.
Kentucky Fried Seitan – Colonel Sanders would probably not approve – apart from containing no chicken, it has 14, not 11, Herbs and Spices. Don’t be put off by the number of ingredients – the result is truly worth it.
Moroccan Chickpea and Tomato Tagine – A tasty and satisfying stew, infused with the trademark Moroccan spices cinnamon, cumin and coriander
Mushroom and Tofu Laksa – This is a fantastic vegetarian take on a Malaysian classic – The list of ingredients is long – you could use a commercial Laksa Paste, but I prefer to make my own.
Vegetable Moussaka – This vegetarian version of the Greek classic is so rich and satisfying you really won’t miss the meat and it is kept simple using a yoghurt sauce.
Lebanese Roast Tofu – A quick and easy roast tofu recipe with a zesty Lebanese-inspired marinade
Mushroom Ramen with Salt and Pepper Tofu – A big bowl of flavour – this Japanese-inspired soup is really a meal in itself
Eggplant Schnitzels Wonderfully crunchy on the outside and firm on the inside. The timing may appear a little strange but the resulting texture is spot on.
Lemon Mustard Tofu This simple baked tofu is quick and easy but very tasty
Okonomiyaki – Japanese Pancake It looks complicated, but it’s not difficult. It doesn’t look like much, but Oh Boy the flavour WOW
Almond and Lentil “Meatballs” Do you have a hankering for spaghetti and meatballs? Try these little beauties instead.
Portuguese Sausage and Beans Simple but wonderfully tasty and a major protein hit
Chiang Mai-style Vegetable Curry A vegetarian version of the classic Thai curry – it’s sour, salty and sweet all at the same time.
Spicy Italian Sausages Mushrooms, Onion and Black Beans – These are absolutely brilliant – masses of flavour and perfect texture.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry It’s very simple and doesn’t look like much, but the flavour is WOW
Potato and Spinach Frittata This is so easy and tasty and satisfying – if you are looking to “go veggie” this is a pretty good place to start.
Chickpea Masala A chickpea version of an Indian Classic – this is so simple and tasty – an easy way to feed the family
Southern-Fried Tofu Craving some Southern-fried Chicken? Well, this not quite the same, but IT IS crunchy and the taste is spot on.
Kidney Bean Tortillas and Salsa Salad The staples of Mexican food – beans, cumin, paprika, chilli and cheese – with a fresh salad
Teriyaki Tofu A super simple take on Teriyaki. The frozen tofu gives a fabulous firm and chewy texture. The Teriyaki sauce gives a great sweet and sour flavour boost.
Cauliflower and Tofu Curry Cauliflower is enjoying something of a renaissance – low in calories but packed full of vitamins (especially C), minerals, fibre and antioxidants
Pizza Dough I used to baulk at the prospect of making dough – but this is so EASY, it’s better than the store sort – this makes enough for 2 x 30cm pizza
Potato Pizza Who would have thought of putting potato on pizza? This is one of my absolute favorites.
Peperonata Pizza A southern Italian slow-cooked stew of capsicum and onion – but this time it’s on a pizza 😉
Malaysian Chicken Curry A Seitan version of a wonderfully tasty traditional Malaysian curry – with the famous flavour profile of garlic, ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk.
Capsicums and Spaghetti A simple, quick and tasty pasta with the sweetness of capsicums and a vibrant medley of colours
Tofu and Mushroom Stroganoff – A nod to the Russian classic, with Tofu stepping in for beef. The trick is to have the heat high enough so the mushrooms don’t stew in the liquid they shed.
Seitan Beer Brats A classic sausage made with plant protein – one the first ever seitan recipes I cooked. There are lots of ingredients, but once they are assembled, the method is quite straightforward.
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni This is where non-vegetarian cooks go when they have vegetarian guests for dinner – an absolute vegetarian classic.
Jackfruit Goulasch A vegetarian take on the Hungarian classic – with a backbone of caraway and paprika but jackfruit taking the place of beef.
Three Cheese Pasta Bake Super easy, super tasty – with a crispy salad and some crusty bread, a winter warmer with maximum comfort factor.
Corn and Black Bean Nachos A twist on a Mexican classic. Simple but SO yummy
Thai Green Chicken Curry A traditional Thai Green Curry – with the signature flavours of lemongrass, ginger and coriander
Salt and Pepper Tofu This is quick, easy and yummy. You can use it in so many ways – as the basis of a roast – with Asian wok greens – with fresh tomato sauce.
Lentil and Mushroom Lasagne A meatless version of the Italian classic smothered in a rich cheese bechamel sauce. Believe me, you won’t miss the meat.
Sweet and Sour Tofu This is a deadset Australian-Chinese classic – it takes me back to my childhood when it was what I always ordered at the local Chinese restaurant (except in those days it had pork in it).
Tofu Parmigiana Inspired by the Italian masterpiece and a staple of your local pub – a great combination of flavour and crunch. I’ve teamed it with roast potatoes.
Spinach and Chickpea Curry Simple, quick and wonderfully comforting and creamy – where would us vegetarians be without spinach
Roasted Miso Tofu Quick and easy Japanese-inspired tasty tofu – could also be served over rice or Japanese noodles
Cheats Creamy Mushroom Pasta Using mushroom soup to create the creamy sauce makes this quick and easy while making it look like you’ve done something clever like a roux
Chicken and Leek Pot Pie A pie baked in a dish with a pastry lid sealing all the goodness – serve it at the table for an added WOW factor.
Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Quick and easy – using curry powder really cuts down on the number of ingredients and the lentils give a good protein hit
Tofu Cashew and Tomato Curry A Tofu take on a classic Indian Masala – don’t be put off by the number of ingredients – so yummy, pretty easy to do and easily converted to vegan
Mushroom Wellington This is SO easy but is bound to impress – serve as the centre-piece of a roast dinner.
Rigatoni With Eggplant and Capsicum Sheer Italian genius with less than a dozen ingredients
Tofu with Sesame and Miso Soba Noodles A simple Japanese inspired noodle bowl – with that unique sweet, sour and umami profile
Mushroom Fettuccine Quick, simple and Oh So tastey
Tofu Tikka Chicken Tikka is said to be the most popular curry in Britain – here is a vegetarian tofu version of an Indian Classic
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine The flavours of North Africa – don’t be put off by the number of ingredients, nothing unusual and pretty straightforward once you get them assembled.
Jackfruit Tacos A veggie take on a Mexican classic – the jackfruit really does give the pulled meat experience.
Potato and Pea Frittata Most excellent comfort food, without the need for a pastry crust
Chilli Non Carne A veggie version of the Mexican classic – made easy by using your favorite veggie mince
Roasted Miso Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) A simple take on a Japanese sweet and sticky masterpiece
Mushroom and Feta Frittata Easy and Quick – the Italian version of the quiche without having to bother with crust – or is it a big baked omelette?
Tofu Schnitzels Who doesn’t love a schnitzel – These are quick and super easy – It’s the crust that makes it work
Braised Pork with Capsicums – This simple, but tasty, Asian-inspired dish uses seitan pork. The medley of capsicums creates a feast for the eyes.
Capsicum and Cannellini Masala – A simple but tasty curry with a great protein hit from the beans.
Baked Penne with Sausage – Simple and wonderfully comforting – hot, gooey and cheesy.
Green Bean Quiche – I remember cooking quiche when living in college – the other students thought it very sophisticated and clever – I didn’t let on how easy it is.
Chilli Bean Tacos – Who doesn’t love tacos? These are so tasty and satisfying even your carnivorous friends will gobble them up.
Beer Battered Tofu – This is absolutely brilliant – you will think you’ve been whisked away to the seaside – Classic Fish ‘n’ Chips.