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This is not your standard vegie burger. Forget processed patties and go for home-made haloumi hash, with an earthy aioli and punchy Sriracha to round things out.

Vegetarian haloumi hash burgers with kale aioli

desiree potatoes, peeled,

haloumi, grated

tbs plain flour

portobello mushrooms

Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

(300 grams) aioli

kale leaves, blanched, refreshed

rye bread rolls, split,

Rocket leaves & Sriracha

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Greg Malouf's reworked babaganoush pairs perfectly with Turkish bread and, for a lighter option, crunchy baby cucumbers.

Greg Malouf's smoky eggplant puree whipped with Gruyere

eggplants

lemon,

(80 milliliters) thickened cream

Gruyere or cheddar cheese, grated

tsp nutmeg

Turkish red pepper flakes

baby cucumbers

micro parsley

Turkish flatbread

olives

Shannon Harley's lasagne is a vegetarian tweak on the meaty original. It's delicious, easy to make, and always welcome at the dinner table, even by hardened carnivores.

Summer vegetable lasagne

ricotta

(160 grams) finely grated parmesan

fresh or frozen peas, blanched, refreshed

basil, leaves

lemon

tsp dried chilli flakes

(120 grams) roasted almonds, chopped

(750 grams) butternut pumpkin, seeds removed, halved, peeled

tbs extra virgin olive oil

tbs honey

yellow squash

baby zucchinis

tbs apple cider vinegar

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Add some serious kick to your dinner with this punchy wasabi dressing that'll lift your noodle-game to new levels.

Broccolini and soba noodle salad with wasabi dressing and ginger salt

eggs

broccolini, sliced lengthways

(120 grams) frozen podded edamame, thawed

soy sauce

peanut oil

tsp wasabi paste

mirin

tbs sea salt flakes

tsp very finely chopped ginger

soba noodles,

avocado, sliced

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This deliciously healthy salad is packed full of nutrient rich whole grains which will keep you satisfied for longer.

Ancient grain salad with grilled haloumi

(190 grams) farro

(100 grams) quinoa (we used black quinoa)

haloumi,

mint & coriander, leaves picked

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

seedless black grapes

(55 grams) pistachios, chopped

pomegranate molasses

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

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In Greece and Cyrus, you find meatballs (keftedes) in every taverna. This is Jamie Oliver's meat-free version made with lentils.

Jamie Oliver's lentil keftedes with dill yoghurt

extra virgin olive oil

(200 grams) baby spinach leaves

can brown lentils, rinsed, drained

dill leaves, chopped

flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

feta, crumbled

(70 grams) fresh breadcrumbs

Green leaf salad, to serve

dill leaves, finely chopped

(280 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

garlic clove, finely grated

olive oil

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This easy, fresh pea and fennel salad showcases the best of Spring produce.

Colin Fassnidge's pea, fennel and feta salad

fennel bulbs, thinly sliced (using a mandoline)

frozen peas, blanched, refreshed

mint, leaves picked

thick natural yoghurt

tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)

Danish feta, crumbled

pea shoots

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Dosa is a fine, crisp pancake. It takes a bit of time for soaking and grinding, but very little effort. Begin this recipe 2 days ahead.

Jamie Oliver's perfect dosa

(200 grams) medium-grain white rice

(50 grams) split, washed small black beans

tsp fenugreek seeds

Tamarind

desiree potatoes, peeled

garlic cloves, finely grated

ginger,

green chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

(60 milliliters) sunflower oil

mustard seeds

cumin seeds

red onions, thinly sliced

curry leaves

tsp turmeric

coriander, leaves

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With full flavor and half the guilt, this vegetarian gravy is the perfect substitution from the store bought, packet stuff.

You won't believe how good this vegetarian gravy is

unsalted butter

white onions, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

thyme sprigs, leaves picked

Vegemite

(80 grams) quince paste, redcurrant jelly, or cranberry sauce

tbs cornflour

apple cider vinegar

(165 milliliters) verjuice or white wine

Traditional oriental flavours collide in this delicious recipe by Valli Little. Mixed mushroom noodles with tea-marbled eggs? Need we say more?

Mixed mushroom noodles with tea-marbled eggs

tsp Chinese five-spice powder

(125 milliliters) dark soy sauce

brown sugar

star anise

black tea bags (we used English breakfast)

yang chun dried wheat noodles (from Asian grocers)

bok choy, quartered lengthways

(80 milliliters) peanut oil

mixed Asian mushrooms,

garlic cloves, crushed

Black sesame seeds and micro radish, to serve

garlic clove, crushed

tbs each rice vinegar and peanut oil

tsp each sesame oil, chilli oil and finely grated ginger

tsp caster sugar

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Nothing better epitomises Asian cuisine like a spicy dish packed full of crunch and flavour, these rolled rice noodles with crispy chilli tofu are exactly that.

Valli Little's rolled rice noodles with crispy chilli tofu

sunflower oil

banh cuon rolled rice noodles (from Asian grocers), cut into 6cm lengths

tsp sea salt flakes

rice flour and self-raising flour

tofu,

broccolini, blanched, halved lengthways

(160 grams) peas, blanched

(50 grams) fried Asian shallots

pickled red chillies (from Asian grocers), to serve

soy sauce and rice vinegar

sesame oil oil

tsp grated ginger

This chilli is great for casual entertaining - just lay everything out and let people add their own toppings

Black bean chilli

garlic cloves, finely chopped

onions,

tbsp sweet pimenton (Spanish paprika)

tbsp cumin

tbsp cider vinegar

tomatoes

cream

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic and onions for 5 mins until almost softened. Add the pimenton and cumin, cook for a few mins, then add the vinegar, sugar, tomatoes and some seasoning. Cook for 10 mins.

Pour in the beans and cook for another 10 mins. Serve with rice and the accompaniments of your choice in small bowls.

"If I’m honest, brown rice is the only variety I’m good at cooking without the help of a rice cooker. For this recipe I tend to overcook the brown rice to make a congee-style dish that is brilliant on its own or with most other things as a side." Matt Wilkinson

Garlic, ginger and sesame brown rice

(200 grams) brown rice

tsp sesame oil

tbs white sesame seeds, toasted

Fried Asian shallots, to serve

Chilli oil, to serve

Finely shredded spring onions, to serve

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A delicious vegetarian pasta main that ticks all the boxes - low calorie, gluten free, and easy!

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