Lunch recipes
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Älplermagronen – Swiss Macaroni Cheese
Älplermagronen is a Swiss macaroni cheese dish made with potato and served with caramelised onion, fried bacon, and apple sauce. The cheese sauce is simply made by gently melting together cream and Gruyère, or any other mature Swiss cheese. This meal is comforting and indulgent, making it perfect for serving as a weekend family meal.…
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Vegetarian Kimchi Fried Rice
This vegetarian kimchi fried rice is the perfect midweek meal and takes just 20 minutes to make. It is also both vegan and vegetarian friendly! What is kimchi fried rice? Kimchi fried rice is leftover short or medium-grain rice stir-fried with chopped kimchi, mushrooms and meat. For my version (the BEST version!) I use vegan…
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Braaibroodjies – South African Grilled Cheese
What are Braaibroodjies Braaibroodjies are South African grilled cheese sandwiches filled with chutney, tomato, onion and cheese. These gooey, golden brown sandwiches are traditionally served as a side dish at a South African barbecue and are cooked over the grill. ‘Braai’ is the Afrikaans word for barbecue How to make Braaibroodjies Firstly, butter two slices…
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Korean Kimchi Loaded Fries
What are kimchi fries? These Korean kimchi loaded fries are lightly salted fries loaded with a cheesy kimchi sauce and crispy gochujang tofu. They are then scattered with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds, and drizzled with spicy sriracha mayo. Korean kimchi loaded fried: ingredients: Most of these ingredients can now be found in most…
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Vegan Sushi
Making vegan sushi at home is much easier than you might think, plus it’s a super fun activity to do with friends or kids. These vegan sushi rolls are packed with 9 different plant foods making them great for gut health. This isn’t the traditional sushi rolls you would find in Japan, but they’re just…
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Vegetarian Croque Monsieur
What is a vegetarian croque monsieur sandwich? The croque monsieur is simply a ham and cheese sandwich filled with dijon mustard, grated cheese, and béchamel sauce. It is topped with more béchamel sauce and cheese before being baked in the oven until crispy and delicious. To make this a vegetarian croque monsieur I swapped out…
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Vegan Sausage Rolls with Apple and Caramelised Onion
These flaky puff pastry vegan sausage rolls are flavoured with caramelised onions, apple and sage. The delicious sweetness from the caramelised onions and apple perfectly balance with the savoury vegan sausage meat. I used vegan sausage meat to make these rolls, my favourite brand to use is Richmond. Most supermarket puff pastry is also actually…
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Vegetarian Nando’s Dirty Fries
These vegetarian Nando’s dirty fries are my take on a Nando’s-style classic, made for anyone who wants all the flavour without the meat. As a vegetarian, I wanted a version that felt just as indulgent and satisfying, so I created this recipe at home – and honestly, they turned out even better than I expected.…
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Halloumi and Pesto Sandwich
The best halloumi and pesto sandwich with roasted vegetables, perfect for your next summer picnic. This delicious sandwich is made by spreading a fresh ciabatta loaf with pesto and garlic mayo. The sandwich is filled with roasted aubergine, courgette and peppers, and topped with olives and halloumi. Halloumi and pesto sandwich: Ingredients This sandwich recipe…
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Creamy Mushroom Miso Udon
These creamy mushroom miso udon are both easy to make and full of flavour. The umami flavours from the miso and mushrooms perfectly balance with the creamy sauce. This comforting dish only takes 20 minutes to make and is the perfect midweek dinner. Ingredients This creamy mushroom miso udon requires 13 ingredients: Garnish How to…
