Does that sound weird? Because it shouldn’t as avocado and egg are obvs amazing together. And the thin slices of mirin seasoned omelette make the perfect vegetarian rice paper roll filling. And that dipping sauce, oh it’s good.
QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD
This super simple salad is such a great lunch box option or the perfect side for all those upcoming barbecues.
CAULIFLOWER FRIED ‘RICE’ WITH GARLICKY GREENS
Cauliflower has got to be the most amazingly versatile vegetable ever. Well one of them, I hate to play favourites. It makes an amazing bechamel, ridiculously creamy soup, a fried chicken substitute, and a great addition to salads. And this time it makes rice.
SPRING RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, CHICKEN AND SPINACH
I love this risotto. It’s full of fresh green vegetables and finished with lemon zest to really enhance that freshness. Lemon zest and juice basically my favourite seasoning, up there with salt and pepper. Once you’ve tried it on this risotto you’ll see why.
BURMESE STYLE NOODLES WITH MUSHROOM CURRY SAUCE
The Burmese style curry noodles are so versatile and full of flavour. They’re a take on a dish that usually involves noodles with a meat sauce and your favourite toppings. So sort of like a Burmese version of spag bol! Sort of haha. This version involves a mushroom rather than meat based sauces but I’ve included instructions for a variation using chicken and one using prawns because variety is the spice of life and all that jazz (also I couldn’t choose just one version).
CRISPY CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING
This is the best salad I’ve ever made. Did I say that yesterday?! If I did I didn’t know any better. Or maybe this is the best chicken I’ve ever made? No, it’s the salad. Fresh, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, decadent Parmesan dressing and that crispy crunchy chicken.
CHOPPED THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT AND LIME DRESSING
This salad has it all. Colour, texture, flavour. Plus it’s filling and easy to throw together. You can have it for lunch, as a side or even in a chicken burger/sandwich. It’s versatile and delicious.
RED LENTIL PASTA WITH PESTO, SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND PUMPKIN
I have to share this with you because I’m obsessed with red lentil pasta at the moment. It’s super filling, has great flavour and is a dream with this simple sauce. Even if you’re not gluten free it makes a nice change and is an easy way for adding more protein t vegetarian pasta dishes. It’s just an all round win.
POTATO AND CHICKPEA SAAG CURRY
I’ve been thinking about this curry for a while. I love saag. I love it’s intense greenness and slightly more subtle flavour in comparison to other curries. And Saag Aloo (when you make it with potatoes) is so yumm). Despite it apparently being Spring already the weather last week was very winter like so I decided it was the perfect time to make this.
VEGETARIAN PAD THAI
How good is Pad Thai? It was my favourite noodle dish for years. Years I tell you, and I get bored oh so easily. The problem is it’s so hit and miss when you order it at take away places. So I now love making it at home, just the way I like it. I’ll put the prawn and chicken version up next, because that’s the other way I like it.