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Cashew Cream Beef Curry
Cashew Cream is used here to replace the traditional yogurt or heavy cream added to finish the curry sauce. Much less temperamental when adding to a hot sauce, this cream substitute adds a velvety mouthfeel and nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the curry spices, spinach and beef. I’ve also used an instant pot to ensure the beef comes out extra tender, but the recipe can be followed with chicken pieces or tofu by following the same recipe steps for marinating, then pan frying the protein in butter and contining by adding the remaining curry ingredients. To finish the curry just add the thick cashew cream once everything else is…
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Grilled Lamb with Warm Lentil Salad
This quick Lentil Salad is a lunchtime favourite incorporating grilled lamb, creamy tzatziki and a warm mix of Sautéed Spinach, Onion & Lentils. Blistered grilled cherry tomatos are used as a tasty garnish to add extra colour and rich umami sweetness, along with the balsamic vinegar and lemon acidity. This lentil salad can make a light lunch or dinner, and reheats well from cold or frozen – as long as you hold off on adding the tzatziki until everything else has been warmed up. Both versions using pre-marinated lamb or the marinade listed in the recipe below are equally delicious, the choice depends mostly on time and resources. If you’re…
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Crispy Baked Lamb Meatballs
Oven baking the meatballs is the ultimate in convenience because it lets you prep all the meatballs and bake them at once. Once cooked, the baked meatballs can be served straight up as an appetiser. For this I would use a dipping sauce like Tzatziki or Tomato ketchup. Alternatively, the baked meatballs work well as a dinner option. You can simply mix through a tomato based sauce then combine with spaghetti or zoodles. My favourite way to eat these right now is on top of my Greek-style Risoni Salad and paired with a crisp glass of Riesling. This warm pasta salad with meatballs then makes excellent leftovers for lunches early…
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Chickpea & Spinach Rice
A hearty and healthy recipe, this comforting chickpea & spinach rice is a substantial vegan main or satisfying side dish to your favourite dinner.
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Cheese & Herb Warm Pumpkin Salad
This hearty Salad is another firm favourite in our household. Brown Lentils hold their shape well unlike other varieties more suited to soups and stews. They have a light nutty flavour and can easily be used to boost the volume of dishes. Almonds also compliment Lentils perfectly, so if you are aiming for a complete plant based dish you could swap out the feta cheese for some toasted slivered almonds and serve this pumpkin salad as a delicious vegan main. If you’re looking for more side dish inspiration, go check out our other Salad & Side Dish Recipes Key Ingredients
