Yoghurt is a great tenderiser for chicken breast, which can be a little tough when cooked without marinating beforehand. Buy organic yoghurt if possible to avoid the traces of growth hormones and antibiotics commonly found in conventional dairy products.
Note: The sauce can be used to marinate chicken, pork, ribs, or a meaty fish such as swordfish before grilling.
Potato garbanzo gnocchi: instant mashed potatoes bound with chickpea and rice flour, deep fried into crispy fritter-style dumplings with garlic and cayenne. Naturally vegan, ready in 15 minutes.
Full of vibrant, Moroccan flavours, these sweet potato and carrot 'fries' are a quick and delicious way to add a nutritious side to your main meal. Both sweet potatoes and carrots are rich sources of antioxidants. Sweet potatoes also contain manganese, an important mineral for stabilising blood sugar levels.
Tacos de requeson: corn tortillas stuffed with ricotta cheese, fried golden and crisp, then filled with a tangy lime-radish-cilantro salsa. A traditional Mexican street food you can make at home.
Spicy brown bread made with cornmeal, whole wheat pastry flour, carob, and molasses, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. A quick vegetarian bread ready in 30 minutes.
Polenta pie with a cornmeal crust, pizza sauce, porcini mushrooms, and homemade yogurt cheese topped with capers and parmesan. A low-fat vegetarian take on deep-dish pizza.
I love Asian food. These spring rolls were so refreshing and just delicious, and I also loved the texture because of all these fresh veggies. The dipping sauce was terrific.
Hearty vegetable soup with 7-grain cereal, tomatoes, green beans, corn, mushrooms, and winter squash simmered until tender: finished with canola oil and fresh parsley for bright flavor.
Molded red pepper couscous ring filled with steamed vegetables and topped with a cool dill yogurt sauce. Stunning vegetarian buffet centerpiece that cuts like a savory cake.
Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.
Vegan cranberry upside-down muffins with oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and applesauce. Low-fat, egg-free, and dairy-free with a jewel-toned cranberry sauce bottom that becomes the top.
Mung beans are a great source of plant protein, fiber and minerals such as iron, zinc and potassium (needed to regulate blood pressure).
Leave meat out of the equation for dinner for this scrumptious dish that's perfect for the Autumn season.
Whole sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Creole tomato sauce with bell pepper, onions, wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Southern comfort from the sea, y'all.
Dry your beans well before cooking. To get the traditional ‘blistered’ look of the beans you will need to shallow-fry them for 5-6 minutes and stir constantly to avoid burning.
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