Gingham's vegetarian meal planner - SUMMER

Gingham_Ribbon

Breakfasts:

pancakes with warmed peach slices
h/m cereal with raisins and apple
grapefruit and toast
scrambled egg on toast, fresh orange juice
h/m cereal with dates and bananas
porridge with grated pear and raisins
h/m cereal with apple and banana

Lunches:

cheese, lettuce and spring onion sandwiches
squash bread with mushroom pate, carrot and seed salad
lentil and leftover veg soup
spicy pate, lettuce and spring onion sandwiches
squash bread with poached eggs
Leftover chilli with bread
lentil and leftover veg soup

Dinners:

veggie burgers, coleslaw, boiled potatoes
cabbage gallette and roast tomatoes
pasta with tomato sauce, runner beans, courgette and mushrooms
3 bean chilli with runner beans, green pepper and mushrooms
pizza with pepper, sweetcorn, mushrooms
veggie burgers and squash bread
take-away :-)

We were so taken with the squash bread that I'm making it again tomorrow. My son has decided he doesn't like carrot in the veggie burgers so I'm going to try it with chopped mushroom instead for a change. Fingers crossed.

We're having take away with some holiday money left over too. Deep fried tofu in plum sauce...mmmm. Can't wait to learn how to make it myself though.

Gingham_Ribbon

Burger recipe:

I'll let you know what they taste like later but here's what I've done:

1 cup of breadcrumbs
1 cup of mushrooms
1 tin of black eye beans
tbsp tomato puree
1 egg
1/2 tsp each of dried parsley, thyme and sage
h/m flour to coat

Blitz bread into crumbs and empty into mixing bowl
Blitz mushrooms and add to bowl
Blitz beans and add to bowl
Add herbs and mix
Add beaten egg and tomato paste. Shape into burgers, coating with h/m flour, fry.

Edit: yes. that works well. I'd give them a bit of time in the fridge to firm up though as one crumbled in the pan.

lbnblbnb

Great thread Gingham, it has given me lots of ideas. Has anyone got any ideas for turnips? Our veg box contains some beautiful small turnips, but apart from using them as part of a vegetable soup I have run out of ideas. Any suggestions welcome.
L x

Gingham_Ribbon

Not tried any of these but have a look here:

http://uktv.co.uk/index.cfm/uktv/food.recipe/aid/512768
http://inpraiseofsardines.typepad.com/blogs/2006/01/imbb22_orecchie.html

I like that part of the second recipe includes, 'While the pasta is cooking have a glass of wine.' LOL

lbnblbnb

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

Not tried any of these but have a look here:

http://uktv.co.uk/index.cfm/uktv/food.recipe/aid/512768
http://inpraiseofsardines.typepad.com/blogs/2006/01/imbb22_orecchie.html

I like that part of the second recipe includes, 'While the pasta is cooking have a glass of wine.' LOL

Great, thank you. I am going to try the turnip and pasta recipe, will let you know how it goes.
Lx

Gingham_Ribbon

That was the one I liked the look of. I'd love to know how you get on.

Penelope_Penguin

Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »

I like that part of the second recipe includes, 'While the pasta is cooking have a glass of wine.' LOL

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

We had a lovely quick supper last night that I thought I'd share. It's adapted from one in *Jamie's Dinners*

Put pasta on to cook. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix 6 chopped, fresh, ripe tomatoes, 2 handfuls of rocket, 2 handfuls of fresh herbs (I used coriander, basil, oregano, mint from the garden) handful of chopped olives, 6Tbsp olive oil, Tbsp balsamic vinegar, season. This serves 4.

Once the pasta is cooked, serve onto plates, and pour over the sauce. The Small Penguins had parmesan on theirs, mine was nice without.

I have a phote which I'll post if I can get it off DS's phone! I've mislaid my camera.



Rocket, along with the other herbs I used, is very easy to grow, if anyone wants to have a go next year.

Penny. x

sexymouse

Just wondering if Gingham Ribbon is about, and whether she will be continuing this thread, as it was really good, and I looked forward to reading the recipes she posts?

sexymouse xx

Gingham_Ribbon

Thanks. I'm really glad it's been helpful.

I've not been getting huge variation in my veg box so there's been nothing very interesting to post about. (Maybe it's because of the heavy rain.)

I'm getting a delivery today. I'll try to think of something a bit different and post later on!

7_week_wonder

Hi Gingham,

I'm pretty new to the forums and as we have a veg patch that has gone into over-drive (especially the courgettes!) I've been reading your threads and going - wow! So thanks so much for posting them, they are definite inspiration for us meat-reducers (as I found out we're called according to the newspaper!)

One question - you listed courgette and tomato tart as a supper dish. I followed the link for the pastry - which sounds great. But what do I do then? Is it just courgettes and tomatos, or do you add something else? Is there any chance you could post a recipe (or link) when you get a chance.

Thanks very much - and in the unlikely event I come up with a recipe which no-one has thought of I promise to post it!

7WW