Nice and hearty

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • herb cube
  • small chopped onion
  • dice potatoes
  • skimmed milk

Make this with or without chicken and it’s still awesome. It’s the mushrooms that makes this yummy.

You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper

Very filling and easy way to make a pasta-less lasagna.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • large eggs
  • ricotta cheese
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste

My boyfriend and I have nicknamed these “Eggplant Burgers” because of their shape and similar texture to a hamburger. I enjoy these more than veggie burgers, and they are a helluva lot more satisfying!

serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • egg
  • parsley
  • chopped onion
  • minced garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • shredded sharp cheddar
  • black pepper

A fun way to eat eggplant. You can adapt this any way you like by adding your own variety of ingredients.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • grated parmigiana cheese
  • chopped parsley
  • large onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

A party favorite that’s easy enough to adapt to your tastes.

You might need to buy:
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • grated parmigiana cheese
  • minced garlic
  • chopped water chesnuts
  • salt and pepper to taste
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • white wine vinegar
  • finely minced shallot
  • Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • mixed salad greens
  • shredded cooked chicken breast
  • whole wheat wraps
  • French bread
  • goat cheese
  • Roasted red and yellow peppers
  • Optional additions:
  • medium tomato diced
  • crumbled blue cheese
You might need to buy:
  • finely chopped onions
  • dried quinoa
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • water
  • Salt and pepper
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • rice wine vinegar
  • whole wheat flour
  • crushed cornflakes
  • crumbled crisp bacon
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • mixed greens

Haven’t tried yet

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat penne
  • tbls butter
  • tbls flour
  • chicken stock
  • milk
  • extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese
  • chives or 2 scallions