Vegetable dish

Cut eggplant into about 5mm slices. Save time and pan-fry vegetable slices in 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat 6-8 minutes. Note

There’s no need to wash mushrooms beforehand – simply wipe them with a wet paper towel. Note

Pumpkin can be used in place of kumara. Note

Brought to you by Woman's Day - served over egg noodles with a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, this quick yet tasty vegetarian stir fry features eggplant and crisp tofu.

For extra flavour, drizzle tomatoes with a little balsamic vinegar before baking. Note

There is no need to wash mushrooms as they are grown very hygienically. Simply wipe away any dirt with a damp paper towel. Note

This delicious tofu patties recipe with Thai salsa makes for a perfect healthy summer lunch. Soft and tender on the inside while lightly crispy on the outside, and full of flavour!

Golden tofu and mixed vegetable stir-fry with steamed rice makes a healthy and delicious midweek meal, with a sweet ginger-soy-garlic sauce that gives the tofu loads of flavour.

This dish can also be cooked in a frying pan over a low heat and finished off under the grill. Note

Try carrot, capsicum, celery, snow peas, green beans, baby corn, mushrooms and zucchini – even a can of sliced bamboo shoots. Note

Drained chick peas can be added. Okra is good in this dish when available. Note

If necessary, you can use toothpicks to secure the eggplant rolls – but remember to remove them before serving. Note

If desired, you could cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces and toss it through hot pasta for a delicious main meal. Note

Don’t be tempted to add extra flour to your gnocchi – it will become heavy and chewy. Note

This delicious beetroot and feta crumble recipe is the perfect side dish for entertaining! Sweet, tangy and topped with golden breadcrumbs, this easy dish was made to impress

Make sure you drain the beetroot well on paper towel. Cook pumpkin the night before, or make this salad with leftover roast vegetables. Note

A chunky Greek salad recipe with golden lavosh bread on the side - that combo of tomatoes, feta, capsicum and cucumber is always a winner.

Try this soup with other vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli or zucchini. Note

With a thick slice of toasted bread topped with melted gruyere cheese, there is nothing more warming on a cold winter�s night than a delicious hot bowl of French onion soup.

Buffalo mozzarella is a fresh soft white cheese with a mild, milky flavour. It is available from most large supermarkets and delicatessens. It can be replaced with bocconcini in this recipe, if preferred. Note

You can save time by using frozen corn cobs that are already cut into rounds. Note

This vegetarian stir-fry packs a protein punch with golden fried tofu.

This meatless version of the Chinese favourite is packed with protein and delicious too!

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

These warm Indian flatbreads are wonderful served alongside a curry.

Don’t be tempted add extra flour to your gnocchi, or it will become heavy and chewy. Note

Make bugs using 8 pitted black olives and leaves of 1 rosemary spring. Using a skewer, pierce three small slits on each side of olive. Insert leaves into each to create legs Note

Use as a meal accompaniment or as a meal in itself, served with crusty bread and salad, if you like. Note

If you can’t find kale, use English spinach or rainbow chard. Make your own garlic-infused olive oil by adding 1 crushed garlic clove to 1/4 cup olive oil. Note

Try making with ham, asparagus and tomato, or salami, mushroom and onion. Note

We used a cheese combination of shredded cheddar, traditional and easy melt mozzarella, and romano. You can find prepared cheese mixes in the supermarket deli aisles. Note

Creamy and delicious roast pumpkin risotto is a great dinner party dish for friends and family. With its beautiful colours this risotto is perfectly warming when it�s cold outside.

Preserved lemon can be replaced with 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 tablespoon juice. Note

With the combination of roast vegetables, basil and eggs, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, this frittata is the perfect dish to whip up for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

With only 8 ingredients this frittata recipe is ideal to whip up for an easy lunch or dinner. The combination of roast vegetables, feta cheese and eggs is a winner every time!

To roast tomatoes, place them in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season. Bake 10-15 minutes with mushrooms, until beginning to collapse. Note

For extra taste, add 2 crushed garlic cloves during the a last minute of cooking. Note

To clarify butter, melt and set aside 3-4 minutes. Use yellow liquid on surface. Discard white soiids that sink. Note

These crepes freeze well. Prepare fill and freeze, then top with cheese and cream when reheating. Note

Add 1/2 teaspoon dried chiili flakes to breadcrumb topping, if liked. Note

Healthy Asian-style salad that's quick and easy to make.

Delicious and quick vegetarian stir-fry with crisp tofu, eggplant and mushroom cooked in a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, served over egg noodles and sprinkled with cashews.

A top entree or serve with salad as a main. Note

Kecap manis is a sweet, thick, dark soy sauce. Note

Pearl barley is higher in fibre than white rice. Try brown rice for a gluten-free fibre hit. Note

For a vegetarian version, omit speck and use vegetable stock. Note

For croutons, cut bread into cubes and bake 5-10 minutes in a moderate oven, 180°C, or fry in a little oil and butter until golden. Note

Japanese mayonnaise is slightly thinner and sweeter than regular egg mayonnaise. Note

For this amount of basic batter, we used 200g kumara (thinly sliced), 1 red capsicum (seeded, sliced), 1 red onion (cut into thin wedges), 150g mixed mushrooms, 100g green beans. Make sure you use chilled soda water and add the ice at the last minute, as the batter needs to be ice-cold for the best […]

For soft-boiled eggs, bring to the boil in a saucepan of cold water. Boil for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water and peel. Note

Vegie pesto melt