Category Archives: Vegan Option

Lentil Lasagne with Cauliflower Bechamel

Posted on April 1, 2014 by theLABkitchen

This is a ‘meat-lovin’-husband-approved’ vegie lasagne. The lentils give it great substance, the cauli-‘cheese’ sauce is awesome and everything comes together in many delicious layers! It’s super cheesy with only 50g of cheese in the whole lasagne, that’s less than … Continue reading →

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Superb Chipotle Bean and Tomatillo Corn Salsa Nachos

Posted on August 22, 2012 by theLABkitchen

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 →

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Paprika and Lemon Myrtle Rub

Posted on July 24, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Because the doctor has me on a mission to eat more vitamin B12 and iron I am on a mission to disguise meat with other flavours. As you may already be aware, I really love paprika and onion to make … Continue reading →

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Smoky Eggplant and Roasted Garlic with Caraway Soup

Posted on July 9, 2012 by theLABkitchen

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 →

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Healthy Breakfast Fry Up

Posted on May 30, 2012 by theLABkitchen

While losing weight, K and I often had a massive fry up for breakfast on the weekend, sounds crazy, eh? There are a few tricks you can use to make your hot breakfast healthy, and that will be the content … Continue reading →

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Guacamole!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I reckon I could eat this stuff by the bucket! Guacamole is one of my favourite foods (I know, I know, I say that a lot, but I have a big heart to love lots of foods!) This guac is … Continue reading →

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Healthy Chocolate Mousse

Posted on May 1, 2012 by theLABkitchen

This is seriously healthy chocolate mousse with no nasty artificial sweetners just lots of natural, healthy ingredients. You could honestly eat it for breakfast, and indeed I have. 1 serve has only 152 calories, and the serve isn’t modest, but … Continue reading →

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Pear, Fennel and Parmesan Salad

Posted on April 25, 2012 by theLABkitchen

The soft shades of green are deceptively demure in the pear, fennel and parmesan salad. Don’t let her mislead you for under those harlequin frills she is a jezebel. I first made this salad to go with a leek and … Continue reading →

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Beetroot and Chocolate Mug Muffin: Sweet Murder in a Mug!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by theLABkitchen

So how do you use up left over Easter Chocolate in a healthy way? You make a 5 minute mug muffin with vegetables in it! I know that sounds crazy, but stay with me because it’s really yummy. One of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Rosewater Cream

Posted on April 13, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Today I wanted a treat, perhaps some cream and berries, but no one wants the calories or the guilt afterwards. I could get a “diet” dessert, but they are either full of horrible ingredients or taste gross. So I made … Continue reading →

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