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Some Thoughts on the Raw Food Movement, plus Zucchini Pasta
Recently I’ve been very interested in the raw food movement/diet/lifestyle/religion and thinking about the value of raw foods in one’s diet. Generally I agree about 80% with it. Raw, whole foods are the way nature provides them to us which … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Foods, Healthy and Tasty, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini
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What LAB eats, plus Vegie Mush
Wow, I bet I’ve just inspired you there with that title. I’m not expecting this to be a big hit recipe like beer soaked apple pie was, but it has its place on theLAB. If you’re wondering, what do K … Continue reading
Posted in About LAB, Breakfast, Frugal Foods, Healthy and Tasty, Main Dishes, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Capsicum, Carrots, Celery, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Onion, Tomato
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Superb Chipotle Bean and Tomatillo Corn Salsa Nachos
I don’t claim that these are better than all the nachos in the Americas, but I’m going to put it out there that these are some seriously spectacular nachos. I’ve had enough nachos in my life to tell the good, … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy and Tasty, Main Dishes, Snacks, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Tagged Avocado, Beans, Chipotle, Mexican, Tortilla Chips
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Toasted Corn and Tomatillo Salsa
Mexican ingredients can be hard to find in Australia, which is a shame because their food is amazing and it quite suits our climate, plus I love Mexican food and wish I could eat it every day. Over the years … Continue reading
Posted in Dips, Healthy and Tasty, Main Dishes, Snacks, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Chilli, Coriander (Cilantro), Corn, Onion, Tomatillo
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Vegan Pesto
This is a super dooper simple recipe that you can keep up your sleeve for a quick dinner, or to add flavour to everyday dishes. This is good pesto by itself but you can also use it as ready to … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Foods, Healthy and Tasty, Ingredient Prep, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Basil, Lime, Nuts, Walnuts
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Sweet Potato Chips
Oh I’ve missed you all! I’m sorry for my hiatus from theLAB, I had a surprise assessment at university and then a very busy week. But I’m back and hopefully I’ll be able to post again more frequently. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy and Tasty, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Spice, Sweet Potato
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Baked Savoury Beetroot Leaf and Ricotta Pie
I went to the markets the other day and found an amazing bunch of beetroot with the most spectacular leaves on top. I eagerly purchased the bunch as I love beetroot leaves and I was horrified when the stall holder … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy and Tasty, Main Dishes, Vegetarian
Tagged Beetroot, Cheese, Eggs, Nutmeg, Onion, Parmesan, Ricotta, Zucchini
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Sumac and Asparagus Couscous, Yoghurt Sauce, and Apple and Fennel Salad
A beautiful roast chicken should be served with sides that compliment it and round out all the flavours. These sides are actually good enough to have by themselves. K and I had the sumac and asparagus couscous with some spiced … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy and Tasty, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan and Delicious, Vegetarian
Tagged Apple, Asparagus, Couscous, Cucumber, Fennel, Lemon, Mint, Pistachios, Pomegranate, Rocket (arugula), Sumac, Yoghurt
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Smoky Eggplant and Roasted Garlic with Caraway Soup
This week will feature the dinner I made for my Dad’s birthday. It was a sort of Middle Eastern, Citrus/Pomegranate themed evening, except for the dessert which is a unique LAB invention. I’ll post the courses in order throughout the … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy and Tasty, Soups, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Tagged Caraway seeds, Cream, Eggplant, Garlic, Onion
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