Tuesday, 6th May 2014
Asparagus Soup
Such a simple,quick and easy soup to make!
Place half pint of boiling water in a heavy based saucepan.
Add 12x chopped Asparagus.
You can add spinach or green veg of your choice, but I'm quite happy keeping it simple.
Crumble 3x veg stock cubes in the saucepan.
Also season.
Simmer for 20 mins.
Remove from the heat & blend.
..... & enjoy :)
Monday, 5th May 2014
Veg Pasties
Put 125g / 4oz plain flour , 55g / 2oz marg/butter (vegan marg) & a pinch of salt
in a large mixing bowl.
Rub with your fingertips the ingredients until you have a mixture that
resembles breadcrumbs.
Using a knife,stir in 2-3tbsp cold water to bind the dough together.
Wrap the dough in clingfilm & chill for 15 mins.
in a large mixing bowl.
Rub with your fingertips the ingredients until you have a mixture that
resembles breadcrumbs.
Using a knife,stir in 2-3tbsp cold water to bind the dough together.
Wrap the dough in clingfilm & chill for 15 mins.
Sprinkle some flour on the work top & start rolling!!
This recipes makes 4x large or 8x small pasties.
For the filling it's so simple!! Half packet of frozen veg,cook as required.
drain & crumble up 2x veg stock cubes . Mix the veg till the cubes are completely
coated.
I know it's not pretty! but it's home made and will taste amazing!
No excuses really, was in a rush..so I say ' rustic '
No excuses really, was in a rush..so I say ' rustic '
Spoon equal amounts in each pastry circle. Fold over and press the edges together. Brush the top with a beaten egg or soya milk if vegan.
Put on baking paper /baking tray and bake in a preheated oven ( 200 c ) for 30 mins, or until golden brown.
.
...and enjoy!
...and enjoy!
Tuesday,29th April 2014
Hearty Stir Fry
Was in a rush today,this was simple and easy to rustle
up in 5 mins. ...trouble is never fills me up for long!
End up snacking ! Greedy Mare!! haha:))
Monday,28th April 2014
Scrummy Banana Bread
This is such an easy recipe to use up those black bananas!
Ingredients: 225g plain flour
3 heaped tsp baking powder
100g brown sugar
3 black bananas,mashed
75g vegetable oil
Method: Pre-heat oven 200 degrees celcius.
Mash banana,mix well with oil & sugar.
Add flour,baking powder & give a good mix!
Now at this stage you could add any additional ingredients..I love choc chips!
Bake in lined loaf tin for 60mins.Allow to cool & enjoy!
VEGAN RECIPE
Ingredients: 225g plain flour
3 heaped tsp baking powder
100g brown sugar
3 black bananas,mashed
75g vegetable oil
Method: Pre-heat oven 200 degrees celcius.
Mash banana,mix well with oil & sugar.
Add flour,baking powder & give a good mix!
Now at this stage you could add any additional ingredients..I love choc chips!
Bake in lined loaf tin for 60mins.Allow to cool & enjoy!
VEGAN RECIPE