Hi and welcome to our vegetarian kitchen where, each week, there will be recipes for dishes from all around the world - all nourishing, cheap and interesting. You won't be asked to search the woods and forests for wild funghi, neither will you have to gather your own herbs and spices. All ingredients will be affordable and available at your local supermarket.
Friday 9 January 2015
2015 STORE CUPBOARD
JANUARY 2015
THE VEGETARIAN CUPBOARD
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all and we will start the New Year with stocking up our store cupboard.
There are a few basic items which are used often in vegetarian cookery - all cheap and cheerful and easy to obtain.
TINS
Chick Peas
Red Kidney Beans
Black Eye Beans
Tinned chopped tomatoes
Don't use dried beans, they take far too long to cook.
Vegetable Stock Cubes- Many available but OXO vegetable cubes are the cheapest.
STAPLE FOOD
RICE
COUSCOUS
PASTA
LENTILS (red and green)
HERBS
Basil
Parsley
Coriander
Fresh herbs should be used if possible, if not dried.
SPICES
Turmeric
Cumin
Paprika
Mustard Seeds
Dried Chillies or Chilli Powder
Garam Masala (a blend of spices)
However, if any of these spices are difficult to obtain you can use Curry Powder.
Once you have these basic ingredients you add the vegetables to make the dishes we have created for you.
