The Veggie Mama
I know! It's tofu! My sworn enemy for so long. It's not the first time I've had a tofu recipe on the blog (that would be this smoky barbecue kebabs one), but if you've been around for a while, you'll know I'm not much of a fan. Too white, too wobbly, too tofu-tasting. I have a habit of looking … [Read more...]
I am obsessed with Thug Kitchen. For the uninitiated, it is a vegan tumblr that talks about not eating overly-processed crap and gives recipes and tips for eating healthy, veggie-packed food. Only it is doing it with a bucketload of attitude and extreme swears. I cannot get enough. It has only … [Read more...]
Hello lovely Veggie Mama readers! I’m Serena from Pretty Fluffy and I’m so thrilled to be here today with you all. I have to start by admitting my secret shame. I’m a terrible vegetarian. After 4 years, I still miss hot chicken rolls with gravy, Tofu scares me a little, and I once bought a … [Read more...]
It's so hilarious to think of how much I would have loathed the idea of this dish as a kid. I mean, the cheese sauce and pasta, all good - but roasted tomatoes and spinach? Bleurgh. Well, I've come a long way, baby! It's a rare day indeed I don't have a packet of frozen spinach in the freezer for … [Read more...]
I can't get enough of quinoa lately - especially since I find it easier to cook and more versatile (and packs more of a nutrient punch) than cous cous. And since I'm trying to choose more wholefoods than processed options, it's lent itself to fritters, patties and burgers so well. I always have a … [Read more...]
I defy anyone to find a regular guy or gal like you or me who doesn't like an easy meal at night. And if you're feeling particularly Seinfeld-y (which is a regular around here), you might even be into a bit of breakfast for dinner. Or Brinner. (Never Lupper, though. I don't think that caught … [Read more...]
I'm baaaaaaack! I hope you read that in a Carol Anne/Poltergeist voice. I ain't in your TV, but I'm in your computer, telling you that you need to eat some sushi. Every time I go overseas, I end up craving something weird toward the end. And even though we ate like kings in New Zealand, and … [Read more...]
One of the questions I get asked the most is "how do I get my significant other to eat less meat?". This is usually for male partners, who think a meal isn't a meal without some kind of meat in it. And who think salad is for rabbits, duh. I have worked on a big answer for this for my upcoming FAQ … [Read more...]
Hello lunch. You look so delightful. And pumpkiny. I like you a lot. And bread! Who is the heathen who would do soup without bread? Begone with you. There are laws in the universe, and "soup must always be accompanied by bread" is one of them. Don't mess with universe laws, man. You stay … [Read more...]
Laksa is one of the greatest things on Earth. I get disproportionately excited when it's mentioned, and I have spent many hours in the kitchen trying to hone my craft. I have conceded it will never be as good as a proper authentic one, but it suits my needs perfectly. The thing that makes me sob … [Read more...]
When I was in the last few months of pregnancy with Pepper, I made quite a few dishes to stash in the freezer for busy nights. Christie from Fig and Cherry really gave me the idea when we had a playdate one day, and she'd brought along a frozen red curry for me. I hadn't bothered to cook like this … [Read more...]
It's getting cooler! I can put the oven on in the evenings! Although you will still mostly find me out at the grill. There has been quite a bit of rain lately, and it means the cooler evenings are even more so than usual. I feel as though I've been too busy to enjoy summer this year (and Pepper is … [Read more...]
We totally do Valentine's Day here at VMHQ. Any excuse for a food theme! But really, although we give gifts and show our love and appreciation the rest of the year when it isn't expected, it doesn't hurt to have one extra day to make an effort. My husband is a good dude, and I'll spoil him if I damn … [Read more...]
Wow, another Monday. That rolled around quick! And Februrary already. Whoever is fast-forwarding my days, stop it this instant. Anyhow, today is another super-easy, super-fast dinner for hot days... and as always, customisable for your own crew. It does require you to make the polenta in advance … [Read more...]
I've heard these little potato cakes be called a lot of things over the years, but I just call them yum. But only if they're cooked all the way through and there's not a layer of raw potato inside, that's just depressing. They have to be crispy-crunchy on the outside and soft (ish) in the middle. … [Read more...]
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