Mushroom & leek risotto. C&P from Twinsforus. This would feed 4 adults. half a leek, quartered lengthwise then sliced thinly. 5-6 mushrooms sliced. 1-2 cloves garlic 1 cup rice olive oil 4 cups chicken or VEGETABLE stock. ( I use homemade chicken stock if I have any or 2 BISTO cubes in 4c hot water) frozen peas butter parmesan cheese Heat oil, gently cook garlic then add leek, cook, stirring until softened. Add rice fry until rice is translucent, throw in mushrooms cook for 1 minute then start adding stock one soup ladle at a time (stir until stock absorbed then add next one)Add peas after half the stock has been added. Once rice is cooked and stock is all absorbed, turn off the heat, add a good dollop of butter, handful of finely grated parmesan cheese and some chopped parsley if you have any. (non vege option: I also add leftover roast chicken to this if I have any. ) This definitely costs under $10!
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missmuppett,
Jul 11, 1:36am
Bump Bumping - cause these recipes are great! Thanks everyone! !
ange164,
Jul 14, 7:31pm
bump for the day. have noticed some suitable lentil soup recipes and such in other threads, will copy and paste them later to try to keep these little gems all together.
frances1266,
Jul 19, 9:13pm
veg meals keeping for good recipes
ange164,
Jul 20, 9:14pm
cheats vege lasange C&P from nunesy cheats vege lasagne I had a lot of must-use-quickly veges and some lasagne sheets so I just layered brocolli, eggplant slices, and capsicum slices with Italian chopped tomatoes and a few extra herbs, and layers of lasagne sheets. Then topped it with a small amount of bechamel sauce and some grated cheese. YUM and VERY easy. Have made it since with different flavours of tinned tomatoes - all good!
nunesy
ange164,
Jul 20, 9:15pm
Vege lasange from Carolyn20 This method is quite fast to prepare I make this at least once a month. In frypan saute chopped onion/garlic/courgette(2)/mush- rooms. In a bowl mix together one large jar of pasta sauce (like Five Brothers etc) and 500gm tub of cottage cheese. Once veg sauteed add this to the cottage cheese mix. If I happen to have cream cheese I add some blobs for a more richer texture. I use fresh lasagne sheets and layer using three sheets. For topping melt 1-2T butter, mix through 1 cup breadcrums and 1/2 cup grated cheese. Sprinkle over top and cook for 30 mins on 200c. You can add spinach but to save myself complaints from my children I often leave it out.
carolyn20
ange164,
Jul 20, 9:18pm
Mexican spiced tomato soup. C&B Bunny12 Have got this on the stove bubbling at the moment: (From Sophie Gray's Enjoy)Mexican spiced tomato soup: 2tbsp olive oil, 2 onions-chopped, 3 cloves garlic-chopped, 3tsp Mexican seasoning, 2 400g cans chopped tomatoes, 6 cups beef stock (if using powder, allow 1 heaped tsp per cup of water) 1/3 cup tomato paste, 1&1/2 cups red lentils, 2tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley, sour cream to garnish (optional). In a large saucepan heat the oil and add the onions & garlic. ...
ange164,
Jul 20, 9:19pm
continued... Cook until light golden. Mix in the Mexican seasoning then add tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, lentils and sugar. Bring to the boil and stir, then reduce temperature and simmer for 45mins. Add chopped fresh herbs & garnish with a dollop of sour cream. MEXICAN SEASONING: 1 heaped tbsp ground cumin, 2tsp sugar, 1tsp salt, 1tsp oregano, 1tbsp chilli pwder or flakes. I've made this soup heaps of times, it is really tasty (has a spicy kick), have never put the sour cream in as yet.
ange164,
Jul 20, 9:20pm
note to the above; switch beef stock for green herb stock or vegetable stock. But I'm sure you clever darlings would've figured that one out.
ruby19,
Jul 26, 1:44am
Vegetarain shepherds pie 1 tbspolive oil, 1 large onion , halved and sliced, 2 large carrots, chopped, 2 courgettes chopped (keep veggies chunky), 2 tbsp thyme chopped, 200ml red wine, 400g can chopped tomatoes( Moroccan flavour works well), 2 vegetable stock cubes, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 cup puy lentils, 950g sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks, 25g butter, grated cheese.
ruby19,
Jul 26, 1:47am
Cont`d Heat the oil in a frying pan, then fry the onion & paprika until soft. Add the carrots & courgettes and all but a sprinkling of thyme. Pour in the wine, 150ml water and the tomatoes, then sprinkle in the stock cubes and simmer for 10 mins. Add the lentils, carrots still have a bit of bite and the lentils are pulpy. Meanwhile, boil the sweet potatoes for 15 mins until tender, drain well, then mash with the butter and season to taste. Pile the lentil mixture into a pie dish, spoon the mash on top, then sprinkle over the cheese and remaining thyme. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Cook for 20 mins
ange164,
Jul 29, 3:29am
Side dish. Cauliflower cashew salad. 3 C raw cauliflower broken into small florets. 1/2 C plain or roasted cashew pieces. 2 Apples diced or grated. 1/2 C saultanas. 1 T finely chopped parsley. MIX TOGETHER AND ADD THE DRESSING, Chill and serve. --- Dressing options: Condensed milk and lemon juice OR Mango or apricot yoghurt with lemon juice OR Avocado mashed with lemon juice, honey and a little salt. OR sour cream.
ange164,
Aug 5, 6:10am
x...
duckmoon,
Aug 6, 9:10pm
bump ...
ange164,
Aug 6, 9:50pm
Kumara /pumpkin with cumin and chilli. Side dish. C&P FROM tania58. --- recipe is from Ray McVinnie. It's chopped up pumpkin he uses, but I've used kumera before. chop it in chunks, (I'm guessing 2 Large kumara half a kilo-ish (ange)) add 3T olive oil, 1t cumin seeds, (Ground Cumin if you dont have the seeds. ) 2 small dried red chillis finely sliced. Mix it all up, season with salt & pepper and roast 35 mins.
ange164,
Aug 11, 11:37pm
oops, third page so bumping .
ange164,
Aug 14, 3:09am
Easy Cheesy Lentils. From frances1266 1 onion, chpd 2T oil 1 cl garlic, chpd 225g split red lentils 750ml water 125g gr. cheese s&p Fry onion in large saucepan for 10 mins. Add garlic, lentils and water. Simmer 15-20 mins until lentils soft. Beat in cheese and add s&p. Also can cook as you would for mince but add brown lentils. e. g. cook diced onion, carrot, celery, add lentils and stock, 1t sugar, soy sauce and 1T tomato paste plus 1t mixed herbs. Cook for 30 min or so until lentils cooked. Add peas few mins before serving. Thicken and serve with rice or mashed potato and veg.
mrsdoobercoons,
Aug 17, 4:45am
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS Stuffing:1 cup of softened burghal wheat, half cup chopped fresh parsley, feta cheese cut into small cubes, diced greek olives, chopped onion, half can of diced tomatoes, lots of crushed garlic to taste, three tablespoons olive oil. Combine all ingredients, fill the cleaned peppers (cut the top off close to the top and leave the stalk on) and wrap in tinfoil and bake in hot oven until soft to squeeze (about half hour) - very simple and really delicious!
ange164,
Aug 17, 8:13pm
LENTIL BOLOGNAISE from woolfemme Lentil Bolognase (really good ) Ingredients ~ 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, minced ~ 1/8 large red onion, diced ~ 170 g lentils, dry ~ 7 button mushrooms, sliced 2 tsp Italian seasonings 1 tsp cajun seasonings 1 can diced tomatoes (green peppers and onions) 2 cups sliced zucchini and summer squash Directions next post
ange164,
Aug 17, 8:14pm
cont... Directions 1) Add oil to pan & heat; add onion and Garlic, Saute until softening. add the mushrooms marjoram and thyme and sauté 5 mins. 2) Stir in Tomatoes & lentils, boil moderately until lentils tender. 3) Add zucchini & simmer, until zucchini tender. 4) Meanwhile, cook spaghetti -serve on plates, top with the bolognaise & parmesan cheese. recipe from recipezaar.com/spaghetti-with-- lentil-bolognaise-366058- ? scaleto=2
ange164,
Aug 17, 11:15pm
lentils: by anglia I only use brown lentils or the French variety. No need to soak them - just cook in a fry pan barely cover with water - they don't take too long, don't let them get mushy. I fry an onion, with garlic and curry type spices, add a can of chopped tomatoes, finely chopped apple, cubed potatoes and a handful of raisins. Towards the end when potatoes are nearly cooked and the drained lentils and s little brown sugar and a knob of butter. Non vegetarians like this recipe it is quite 'carby' though. You can also add some fresh baby spinach towards the end of cooking. Easy as pie, actually easier than pie! .
ruby19,
Aug 29, 1:08am
really easy &tasty falafels 1 tinned chickpeas, drained, 1 small red onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, hand full of parsley & coriander, tbsp chili sauce, 2 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tsp cumin, 2tsp coriander. Place all ingredients into food processor and blend well, leave the mixture with a bit of texture. So easy and quick to make, great with tatziki, hummus and salad in wraps.
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