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  • Vegetable Tempura

    We have vegetable tempura on the weekends occasionally when I feel like something healthy (but not so healthy at the same time) and this really fits that bill.  With some sweet chilli dipping sauce it's a lovely sometimes food - for both kids and grown ups. Choose the vegetables that you like from the list below and slice finely. Vegetable Options: medium sized zucchinis sliced thinly eggplant carrots red onion capsicum broccoli beans Tempura Batter Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup iced water 1 cup plain flour...

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  • Egg and Eggplant Dhal

    Dhal and rice together are three things: cheap, filling and delicious. Egg and Eggplant Dhal with rice is a great food for the whole family. Feed your baby plain dhal, your toddler will love dunking papadums and boiled egg into the mix whilst the adults and any older kids enjoy the whole meal, served with naan bread or papadums. Towards the end of cooking you will need to be vigilant with stirring to ensure you don’t burn the bottom of...

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  • Chickpea Curry-in-a-Hurry

    Everybody will love the speed and ease of this Chickpea Curry-In-A-Hurry. This spicy dish works well as a side dish or a main. Chickpeas are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein and are low in fat. They are also delish and have been found to assist with lowering cholesterol. Cutting down on your meat expenditure by serving up a few vegetarian dishes during the week can add up to plenty of savings when shopping. Serves 4 Ingredients 1...

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  • Frugal Bruschetta

    Frugal Bruschetta Frugal Bruschetta is a delicious start to a meal - but it can also save you money too buy filling up hungry tummies before a main meal - and if tomatoes are in season - then this truly is a frugal starter - and delicious and refreshing too!  I like to use sour dough bread for frugal bruschetta - but I usually buy it at the end of the day when it is on sale - as you...

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  • Spicy Corn Fritters

    These Spicy Corn Fritters certainly aren't for the faint hearted!  They are particularly delicious served with cream cheese and smoked salmon on top... mmmm, making me hungry just thinking about it! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons polenta 1/2 cup plain flour pinch of salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 3/4 cup corn kernals 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese Mix the polenta, flour, salt and baking powder...

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  • Kim Morrison’s Vegetarian Sausag...

    Kim Morrison's Vegetarian Sausage Rolls Kim Morrison is a beautiful lady.  She truly is - and for a 40 something, her skin, hair and vibrancy is incredible.  So I'm super happy to have this recipe for her delicious Vegetarian Sausage Rolls.  Make in bulk and enjoy! Ingredients: 3 organic free range eggs ½ cup shelled pecans or walnuts 1 brown onion, peeled 1 tablespoon tamari (Japanese Soy Sauce - in the sauce section of your supermarket) 250 grams of ricotta,...

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  • How to Make Bean Salad

    How to Make Bean Salad Way back when I was in high school, I worked for KFC and they used to have the most delicious bean salad in the world.  Sadly they don't sell it anymore, but I've always wanted to learn how to make bean salad and  this version is even fresher, healthier and lighter than the bean salad I used to know and love.  Bean Salad: Ingredients: 3 cups assorted beans (red kidney, white kidney, pinto or chickpeas) 1...

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  • Cheese Sandwich Souffle

    Cheese Sandwich Souffle Cheese Sandwich Souffle is a perfect recipe for kids dinners or heart breakfast and it is so simple, and frugal! Ingredients: 3 slices of bread (I used multi grain) 1 egg 1/4 cup grated cheese 2 tablespoons milk salt and pepper to taste Cut the crusts off the bread.  Grab a medium sized ramekin and layer the three slices of bread with the grated cheese (ending up with cheese on top).  In a separate bowl beat together...

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  • Sour Cream Quiche

    This recipe for Sour Cream Quiche only contains three ingredients!  I love it with broccoli too and it makes for a wonderful vegetarian dish.  Of course you can add some bacon, onion, grated cheese, mushrooms, corn, capsicum etc if you so desire. Ingredients: 3 eggs 300ml sour cream 1 sheet of puff pastry Preheat the oven 10 180 degrees.  Line a greased pie dish with the puff pastry.  Whisk together the eggs and sour cream and add salt and pepper...

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  • Lentil Patties

    Lentil Patties is a yummy dish for the vegetarians in your family and if you don't tell anyone even the meat eaters might be fooled! Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried red lentils 1 stick celry, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cups water 1 tsp curry powder 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, to coat Method Combine lentils, celery, carrot, spring onions, water and curry powder in a...

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