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Eat! | Teriyaki Veggie & Soy Stir-Fry

Having mentioned how big of a curry & stir-fry fan I am in my last post, what better way to come back after a monster (!!) hiatus than with this? The recipe features no nutritional info & no credit, basically due to the fact that it is just something I concocted one Sunday, adding a little bit of this and a little bit of that, visually estimating quantities and basically trying to make a family lunch out of whatever was in the cupboard (since I hadn’t had time to go shopping the previous day). The end result tasted phenomenal, which is why I decided to record the “recipe” here as best I could and give you guys a chance to try it for yourselves. I hope you will be able to recreate it and let me know what you think… Ingredients 1 cup soya kebab (I use this but you can, of course, substitute) 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped (or shredded) 5-6 medium size garlic cloves shredded app. 200 gr cooked white, long-grain rice …

Eat! | Thai Red Curry

Ok. It is no big secret. I am a big HUGE curry (and stir-fry) fan. I could eat a different variation, every single day (no need for anyone to force me, either 😛 ) Ever since I quit meat, I make mine with shrimp or tofu (or sometimes haloumi cheese which, surprisingly, works really well). I simply pick any recipe, substitute meat and…presto! It is that easy. I do have a preference for red and yellow curry and this is one of my favourite recipes. D loves it too, so it is kind of a must in the kitchen – whenever we are together. I’m giving this 5/5 stars (and urging you to get cooking 😉 ) Ingredients oil 3-4 tbsp red curry paste 400 ml coconut milk , plus 250 ml milk 2 large potatoes , peeled and cubed 300g butternut squash , cubed 150g green beans 12 button mushrooms , halved 250g cherry tomatoes 200g raw peeled prawns handful coriander fish sauce Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large saucepan and …

Eat! | Tomato, Spinach & Mascarpone Gnocchi

So, here goes the first ever VeggieLand (VL) Adventures recipe – which, as such, had to pay tribute to two of my favourite ingredients: potatoes and cheese. Despite the lack of a picture, let me say I did try this @ home and have to tell you it turned out pretty amazing. Scrumptious and hearty and…totally a comfort food favorite… 🙂 Give it a chance. I think you’ll be happy you did…Personally I’ll give it 4.5/5 stars. Ingredients 500 g pack ready-made gnocchi 350 g jar tomato pasta sauce 100 g spinach , washed 250 g tub mascarpone 50 g parmesan or Grana Padano cheese Cook the gnocchi according to packet instructions and drain. Meanwhile, heat the tomato sauce in an ovenproof dish and add the spinach, stirring until wilted. Add the gnocchi, season and spoon blobs of mascarpone over. Scatter with shavings of parmesan or Grana Padano and grill until bubbling and golden. Serves 4 Nutrition per serving: 568 kcalories, protein 12,9 g, carbohydrate 52,9 g, fat 35,2 g, saturated fat 20,8 g, fibre …

IGS Celebratory Reunion- 9/02/08 @ N’s Place

To celebrate my brief return “home”, my posse organised an IGS cooking night. Hosted at N’s place (due to the fact she’s still recovering from her recent health adventure & -of course- putting me up), our little adventure was set to start at 19.30. K arrived first, bringing the fish for our main course recipe & SZ followed a few minutes later, bringing the dessert. Now a “full house”, the fun & frolics could finally start. Turns out the evening held the key to yet another, amazing salmon recipe (cudos to Delia Smith) and a gorgeous , light & fruity dessert you can actually enjoy without feeling (too) guilty 😆 And of course -as really goes without saying- the key to an absolutely marvelous time with precious company and loads of laughs… So, possibly for the last time, here go the evening’s recipes for all you fans of good food 😉 Main Course Roasted Salmon Fillets with a Crusted Pecorino and Pesto Topping Serves 2 2 skinless salmon fillets (150-175 grams each & about 2 …

IGS Third Meeting: 5/07/07@N’s place…

[RIDICULOUSLY LATE, THIS IS FOR MY FAVORITE GIRLS BACK IN BELGIUM 😉 ] The third meeting of our little IGS Project took place this Thursday @N’s crib. SMcG was originally scheduled to host, but last minute complications made that impossible so N. graciously stepped in to save the day. By 18.30 we were all in place -ingredients lined up and ready to go. Myself and SMcG were to prepare the salad and main course, S. & N. would make the dessert and K. was in charge of keeping us all well liquored and snack-happy until dinner time…Apart from an ill-fated first attempt to prepare the salad (blame it on me never having cooked using gas before in my life…) everything went smoothly and our little feast was served amongst laughter and general merriment a couple of hours later. So, as promised, here go the recipes (complete with pics) for the hidden chef in all of you. Enjoy… Salad & Main Course Spinach Salad with Warm Lemon Mushrooms Serves 4 Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed …