Full list of vegan recipes on Garlic and Ginger
-
Main Courses
- Aubergine & Squash with Coconut
A sweet, rich Thai-style curry with a subtle kick - Barcelona Couscous
A recreation of the best couscous I ever had - from a dusty corner bar next to a construction site in Barcelona. - Briam (Greek Aubergine Casserole)
A wonderfully soft, rich and smoky dish, which I first had in Crete after walking down the Samaria Gorge. The secret is ridiculous amounts of olive oil and long, slow cooking. - Bubble & Squeak Plus
Use up left over potatoes and cabbage in an easy, tasty roast. The apple gives a lovely sweetness. - Carrot & Barley Stew
Mmm, nice autumnal gloop - Chestnut & Stout Hotpot
Rich and savoury and autumnal - Courgette Stir Fry
One of those very simple, quick, there's-nothing-in-the-fridge kind of meals. Quantities are for one, cuz stir-frys are best done in single batches. - garlickiest baked mushrooms
Allow at least one clove of garlic per mushroom. More if they're not plump ones. - Green Bean Chilli
A nice fresh, warm chilli. Good with salad and olives as a light meal. - Green Rice with Roast Stuff
Really tasty rice with spinach, peas and fresh herbs - Hearty Stewed Lentils
A rich, tasty stew, perfect with a glass of robust red on a nippy autumn evening. - Lemon & Ginger Roast Vegetables with Couscous
Suddenly it's Spring, and I'm trying to think of something less wintery to do with my root veg. I came up with this. - Lentils with Herbs
A hearty, warming stew, for when the wind's howling round the chinmey pots. - Mushroom and Pea Risotto
A rich creamy vegan risotto, with spinach, peas and mushrooms. - Penne with Roast Courgettes
A rich and very simple pasta dish. - Potato and Spinach Curry
This is a hearty, warming spicy curry. The lemon juice really makes it zing. - Quick Chickpea & Pepper Stew
A spicy, satisfying chickpea stew. - Quick Fierce Pasta
You can knock this up in 15 minutes, and make it as spicy or mild as you like. If you make extra, it'll also keep and be an excellent salad. - Quick Pasta with Purple Broccoli
A light, elegant pasta dish, that's also very quick and easy. - Slow Roast Aubergine
Little Tokyo is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Leeds. They have a good selection of vegetarian / vegan food, although they're not exclusively veggie. This is inspired by their aubergine bento box meal. - Spiced Aubergine & Potato with Coconut
Potato and aubergine are a great match. This is rich and melty and not too hot. Is good with another side dish, something a bit more fiery or zingy. - Spicy Autumn Stew
A good hearty stew, a bit like potato goulash - Spring Risotto with fried Aubergine
A light, herby risotto flavoured with pesto. - Squash and Pasta Soupy-Stew
A hearty, rustic Italian kind of stew (or, if you prefer, soup). - Stewed Chickpeas
Adapted from an old Greek cookbook of my mum's. The original was good, but a bit austere - chickpea heavy. This is a richer version, with more carrots, herbs and tomatoes. - stir-fried tofu & oyster mushrooms
My work colleagues demanded the recipe for this one after I took my leftovers in for lunch, and was almost mugged for them on the way back from the kitchen... - Stir-fried Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
This is a really simple, quick meal. Have it with rice or noodles. - Sweet Peppers with coconut
Soft, charred peppers in a rich spicy coconut sauce. - Two Potato Curry
This is a nice, hearty curry. Good as an accompaniment to a richer, hotter or zingier one. - Warming Winter Casserole
Supreme comfort food. -
Side Dishes
- Artichoke Bread Topping
A quick, simple lunch or snack. - Burnt olive croutons
Really smoky, tasty croutons. And very simple. - Coconut Rice (with peas)
A variation on the basic rice recipe. The coconut, peas and fried onions make for a really tasty side dish. - Dressed Rice Noodles
Liven up your rice noodles with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. - Fragrant, Anise Rice
A really simple but tasty variation on basic rice. Goes well with Thai or coconut based curries. - Garlic Bread
Essential with soup, pasta or salad. - Hot Minted Potatoes
Sharp and hot and moreish. Very good to accompany a rich curry. - Mashed Potatoes with leeks
There's nothing better on a cold, autumn day than heaps of lovely mashed potatoes, vegan sausages and gravy. - Mushed Courgettes
Mushy foods are always comforting. - Perfect Brown Rice
Nutty, tender and delicious when you do it right. - Perfect White Rice
Cook perfect rice every time with this very simple recipe. - Potato Medallions with Fresh Herbs
Match zingy fresh herbs with lemon juice as a dressing for crisp roast potatoes. - Red Cabbage with Pinenuts
A really tasty and impressive looking winter vegetable. The sweetness and tartness of the vinegar really livens up the cabbage. - Thick Chips
Really they're just roast potatoes, but cut into chip-shaped wedges so they'll cook quicker. Also, healthier than deep-frying. -
Salads
- Avocado & Pinenut Salad
Makes a light summer lunch with some warmed ciabatta bread. - Avocado and grape salad
Very simple, but tasty. - Balsamic Tomato Salad
A really simple but tasty salad, contrasting bitter leaves with sweet balsamic dressing. - Fruity Summer Salad
A fresh, light, fruity salad. Good as an accompaniment to a light meal. - Hot and Cold Tofu Salad
Stir-fried tofu and carrot on a bed of lettuce. An unusual warm salad, for inbetweeny days. - Japanese Style Salad
This is good light salad, which doesn't need any oil. The seasoned rice vinegar is tasty enough. It goes well with richer, heavier curries or rice dishes. - Melon & Spinach Salad
The sweet melon contrasts really well with the bitter spinach leaves. - new potato & rocket salad
Very simple, quick and tasty, with fresh, vibrant flavours. - New Potato Salad with Olives & Herbs
Warm new potatoes in a light vinaigrette full of fresh parsley and salty black olives. - Potato Salad with Fried Aubergine
Warm potatoes on a bed of lettuce, with crisp fried aubergine slices. - Vegan Coleslaw
Vegan Coleslaw made with a garlic tahini dressing. The addition of toasted seeds makes it really healthy, as well as giving a satisfying crunch. - Warm Mushroom & Avocado Salad
A really simple but satisfying, warm salad. Use your favourite mushrooms, or whatever looks freshest in the shops. Excellent with crusty bread, olives and a glass of something red and rustic. - Warm Potato and Pepper Salad
New potatoes with rich, juicy peppers roasted in sherry and sugar. -
Soups
- Coconut Tomato Soup
This light, spicy noodle soup makes a satisfying lunch or supper. - Green Pea & Broadbean Soup
First had pea soup with pinenuts on a friend's hen weekend in Dorset after a midnight dip in the Atlantic! The swim was bracing, the hot soup afterwards very consoling. - Noodle and Beansprout Soup
This is a very simple version of a chinese-style noodle and vegetable broth. - Spicy Lentil Soup
You can go *really* hot and sour if you up the garam masala and the lemon juice, and grind in plenty of black pepper. - Tofu and Red Pepper Soup
A rich, spicy noodle broth with blackened, juicy stir-fried peppers and tofu. -
Cakes & Drinks
- Best Summer Shake
My sister came up with the basic idea for this one. Cheers, Kate.
This is incredibly simple, and makes the best milkshake ever. Actually I never much liked milkshakes, cuz I didn't like milk. But this is great. You can't taste the soya milk, either.
Vegetarians and omnivores of my aquaintance are equally keen on this drink. -
fresh muesli
This is the best thing to have for breakfast in the summer when there's loads of beautiful fresh fruit around.I don't pretend to be an expert on these matters, but I should imagine it's ridiculously healthy too.
- Fruit Flapjacks
If you're the strict sort, substitute extra syrup for the honey. - Pink Party
I have fond-ish memories of a party many years ago where we made up a tubful of this in one of those square plastic storage boxes, a bright pink one. We stood it on a stand with a light bulb underneath so it emanated an eerie glow throughout the night.
It was highly swiggable. - Strawberry Vodka
If you've got anything pressing to do the next day, then a ratio of three parts juice to one part vodka is also good.
But come on - live a little...