Pumpkin Delhi Curry Recipe
Recipe for Pumpkin Delhi Curry. This goes well with naan, some pickles and a yoghourt dish ... or sliced tomatoes with it are good too.
Recipes suitable for vegetarians but may not be suitable for Vegans
Recipe for Pumpkin Delhi Curry. This goes well with naan, some pickles and a yoghourt dish ... or sliced tomatoes with it are good too.
Recipe for Naan Bread. This is the lowest fat version of naan bread I have made (note there is no ghee or melted butter).
Recipe for Vegetable and Red Bean Pilau. A deliciously different, low-calorie one-pot meal. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Recipe for Courgette Burgers. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with salad or a tomato dish. Serves 4 (give or take). Use up the zucchini glut
Recipe for Damson Gin. Decant the spirit for a winter warmer. Use the rich alcoholic damsons as a pudding and don't drive afterwards!
Recipe for Damson Jars or Damson Pots. This makes a lovely gift for the elderly who like a no effort pudding on tap, and the brandy is hardly noticeable.
Recipe for Runner Bean Chutney. One way of dealing with the runner bean glut! Serve with cold meats or cheese. Allow to mature for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
Recipe for Griddled Courgette Antipasto. Serve as part of a cold plate or antipasti. Garlic or chilli can be added to taste.
Recipe for Pineapple and Courgette Jam. Adapted from an old book and it's worked good enough for everyone to be eating it without going YUK!
Recipe for Leek and Celery Soup. This easy recipe makes about 2 litres of delicious soup which freezes well. Serve with crusty bread.
Recipe for Marrow Soup. The marrow makes the soup quite creamy but you can swirl in some cream if desired. Add a little chilli sauce to spice up the soup.
An old recipe for Date and Orange Loaf. Produces a light moist loaf cake with a hint of citrus. Absolutely delicious - a family favourite
Recipe for Courgette Muffins. Kids will love them and that you wont stop at eating just one!! Absolutely amazing and delicious (makes 24 muffins).
Recipe for Rocket and Courgette Soup. Makes two big bowls. Serve with croutons floated on top or crusty bread. Suitable for vegetarians - easily made vegan
Recipe for Penne with Courgette Cream. Can be served as an appetiser or as a main course. Any left over can be refrigerated and simply reheated.
Recipe for Carrot and Coriander Soup. A healthy, very easy to make soup that tastes lovely. Nice served with cheese bread. Makes 4 portions.
Recipe for Lavender Tea Cake. Perfect for afternoon tea! It has a wonderful, light texture and very fresh taste.
Recipe for Vegetable Pasty. Makes 4 and can be served hot or cold. Depending how you make the pastry, this recipe is suitable for vegetarians.
Recipe for Easy Peasy Pasta Tomato Sauce. Serve spooned on top of freshly cooked pasta and finish with parmesan or grated cheese.
Recipe for Masfouf - Couscous with Broad Beans and Peas. Serve hot in a shallow dish or plate with a glass of Raib to accompany the meal.
Recipe for Courgette and Cheese Pie (Greek style). Absolutely delicious. Serve with a green salad and bread if necessary (the pie is filling on its own).
Recipe for Jerusalem Artichoke and Carrot Salad. Delicious with a toasted cheese sandwich or with potatoes Can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge
Recipe for Lemon, Marmalade and Courgette Cake. Very moist with a good lemon flavour. Serve on its own or with custard as a pudding.
Recipe for Spiced Courgette Soup. Easy to make and freezes well. Delicious served with a sprinkling of Lemon Pepper and crusty bread.
Another Courgette Soup Recipe. This one with boursin (or equivalent). Serves 6 (or 12 if you like small bowls as it is very creamy). Freezes well.
Recipe for Beetroot Cake. A lovely recipe. If not serving straight away, cover with clingfilm and chill and remove from fridge about 30 mins before eating.
Recipe for Chocolate Courgette Cake. A good recipe for getting children to eat more vegetables! Use up the summer glut of courgettes
Recipe Filled for Courgette Cake. A lovely cake and very easy to make. Another way to deal with the summer courgette glut!
Recipe for Spicy New Potatoes Can be used as a side dish or turned into a main course by adding some cubed feta cheese or halloumi and finishing in a grill.
Recipe for Chard and Asparagus Roulade. Great as a light lunch for two or starter for 4. You can use spinach in place of the chard and different cheeses.
Recipe for Asparagus Risotto. Feeds two. The beauty is you can substitute any vegetables throughout the year making this a versatile basis for many meals
Recipe for Quick 'n' easy Garlic Stir Fry Noodles (or rice). To serve put the noodles/rice into a bowl and pour your veg over the top.
Recipe for Potato and Spinach Ring. Cheese can be added to the potatoes and/or béchamel sauce and sprinkled over the potatoes before baking. Serves 3 to 4.
5 A Day Curry Recipe - Thai Mixed Vegetable Curry. You can change the vegetables to suit your taste. Serve with boiled Basmati rice and Naan bread.
Carrot Cake Recipe. If you want to freeze it, leave it un-topped and put the topping on when de-frosted. Simple and easy to make.
Recipe for Fruit Flapjack. Perfect for breakfast on the run or in school lunchboxes. You can even pretend its healthy what with all the cereals and fruit!
Recipe for Blueberry Muffins. They are really easy to make. The important thing to remember is DON'T use a mixer and DON'T over mix. Makes 12-14 muffins.
Recipe for Apple and Blackberry Slump. Despite the fact this has got ½ lb of mascarpone in it, a jug of custard really is a must, or cream or icecream!
Recipe for Melba Summer Pudding. Make the best of summer fruit. Can be served with Low Fat Creme Frais, or with cream, it's your choice! Enough for 4 people
Recipe for Spiced Cranberry Shrub. Shrub is a name which is borrowed from the Arabs - fruit sherbet drink. Makes 4 glasses and takes 5 minutes.
Recipe for Italian Bread Pudding a twist on the British. This is really easy to make. Serve warm with cream. For a skinny option you can use creme fraiche.
Recipe for Moist Banana Bread. Ideal for using up any old mushy black bananas! Very moist and keeps for days (if not gobbled up all in one day).
Another recipe for Plum Jam. There is enough jam for 8 jars about 450g in each or whatever you have. This jam is lovely on rice puddings or on Ice cream.
Recipe for Banana Bread. Moist and delicious with loads of banana flavour! Once tasted you'll never throw away those ripe bananas again.
Recipe for Quince Cheese submitted by Swing Swang. Once cool the cheese should be as solid as a soft bit of cheddar. Will keep for a few weeks in the fridge
Recipe for Mulled Pears. An impromptu dessert that would work really well as a trifle base. As an added bonus you get to drink the Mulled Wine too.