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Entertaining

Spiced Lentil Patty Pockets w/ Chilly, Apple, Tomato Sauce

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on December 9, 2011

Spiced Lentil Patty Pockets w/ Chilly, Apple, Tomato Sauce

These spicy lentil patties are something akin to a falafel with chickpeas, spices and dates all rolled into one tasty little fried patty. Perfect in a salad pocket, sandwich, wrap or burger. Alternatively you could roll them into balls and serve them as a delicious vegetarian appetizer. [...]

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Summertime Noodles w/ Sweet Balsamic Dressing

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 29, 2011

Summertime Noodles w/ Sweet Balsamic Dressing

The vibrant colours of this dish really pop off the plate and together with the fresh flavours and textures it’s a really yummy veggie meal. Toasted sunflower seeds add a lovely crunch and the sweet flavours of orange and honey add something a little different. [...]

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Healthy Green Bean Casserole ~ a guest post

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 18, 2011

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Farm-fresh green beans are layered with a creamy mushroom and walnut sauce, all topped of with crispy oven baked onions tossed in quinoa flakes and almonds, it’s a recipe full of flavour and lots of healthy and tasty ingredients… a healthy and tasty version of the traditional Green Bean Casserole. [...]

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Apple Dressed Lentils w/ New Potatoes & Crunchy Salad

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 15, 2011

Apple dressed lentils w/ New Potatoes & Crunchy Salad

The lentils are gently simmered with fresh apple juice, dried cranberries and basil for a subtle sweet/savoury kick. Accompanied with steamed new potatoes and the crisp crunch of snowpeas, celery and radish; it’s a potato salad recipe with a little twist. [...]

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Carrot & Fennel Salad Rolls

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on November 2, 2011

Carrot & Fennel Salad Rolls

With the lovely warm sunshine weather on the way I couldn’t help create a fresh and crunchy salad to celebrate! Carrots and their brilliant orange colour are an obvious choice for a simple healthy salad recipe full of crunch and flavour. [...]

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Spiced Tempeh & Cauliflower Pilaf

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on October 20, 2011

Spiced Tempeh & Cauliflower Pilaf

There is something about a big bowl of warm and fragrant food that makes you fell so good inside. And a pilaf is a fantastic way to enjoy fragrant spices, veggies and rice all in one simple and quick to prepare dish. [...]

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Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on October 3, 2011

Grilled Veggie Noodle Bowl

With silky rice noodles, layers of fresh salad and topped with spicy grilled veg and tofu this recipe is perfect for when you feel like something super tasty and healthy too!! [...]

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Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup w/ Crunchy Maple Croutons

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on September 19, 2011

Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup w/ Crunchy Maple Croutons

This simple soup recipe is easy to prepare with only a few tasty ingredients. The crunchy maple croutons adding that something special to what is essentially a really effortless vegetarian recipe. [...]

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Grilled Piri Piri Pumpkin & Halloumi w/ Sweet Couscous Salad

by Trudy ~ Veggie num num on September 12, 2011

Grilled Piri Piri Pumpkin & Halloumi w/ Sweet Couscous Salad

Veggie skewers, using pumpkin and halloumi; you could choose to use just pumpkin or substitute pieces of tofu or another vegetable like zucchini or eggplant for the halloumi cheese… the fresh herbs and spicy/sweet flavours of this dish are so very, very good! [...]

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