Category Archives: vegetarian

>Butternut squash soup

> Κυπριακά δαμαί We had a bit of a dodgy lunch yesterday, so for the evening meal we wanted something simple and soothing. We had a butternut squash in the fridge so I looked up some soup recipes. This is … Continue reading

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Pasta with courgettes and fetta cheese

> From Pasta with courgettes and fetta Στα κυπριακά δαμαί Ingredients (for 4 hungry ones) 500 gr of pasta of your choice 3-4 small courgettes 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 200gr of fetta cheese lots and lots of dried … Continue reading

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>Rigatoni with roasted peppers and fetta

> I found these lovely peppers at the vegetable stall the other day and thought of a nice recipe (after talking about it with Billy). Ingredients (serves 4) 500 gr rigatoni pasta (or whichever type you like) 3-4 long, red … Continue reading

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>Chickpea & butternut squash soup

> Chickpea & butternut squash soup Ingredients 1 butternut squash, diced 250 gr dried chickpeas (soaked in water overnight) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 can of chopped tomatoes (or some nice fresh, ripe ones if … Continue reading

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Lentils with aubergines

I pretty much made this up as I had some aubergines I had to use. Ingredients (serves 4-5) Lentils (I always measure by soup bowl, in this case 1) 2 aubergines cut in chunks (see pics) 2 celery stalks, finely … Continue reading

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>Stuffed Aubergines with Spinach, Fetta and Mushrooms

>Ingredients2 Aubergines250gr Spinach1 pack fetta cheese1 onion, finely chopped1-2 cloves of garlic, finely choppedSome mushrooms, choppedOlive oilSalt & pepper For this recipe I am using the same method as the Stuffed Aubergines with Fetta and Pepper. Step 1: Cut the … Continue reading

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>Mixed bean salad

> Mixed bean saladFor this recipe I use ASDA’s mixed beans. About 500gr feeds easily 2-3 people. Soak the beans overnight in water. I usually cook them in a pressure cooker for about 25 minutes. If you are boiling them … Continue reading

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>Risotto with Butternut Squash

> A lovely recipe plagiarised from my friend Federica (who is from Romanziol, near San Doná di Piave). Ingredients (serves 2-3 hungry people)1 medium-sized butternut squash (peeled, cleaned from seeds and diced)1 medium onion, finely chopped1-2 cloves of garlic, very … Continue reading

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>Pasta with cherry tomatoes and garlic

> This is a simple and quick recipe. Ingredients (for 2-3) peopleFor the sauce1/2 kilo (1 pound) of cherry tomatoes, halved (keep the juices)Olive oil1-2 cloves of garlic, finely choppedSalt & pepperDried basil (optional)Chilli flakes (optional)Grated parmesan cheese Use whatever … Continue reading

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