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Spinach Pasta Pesto (workshop)
I discovered this recipe by accident, and it was part of the
inspiration for the Fork Ranger book. The combination of tomatoes and
chopped spinach almost creates a ground meat texture.
Mushroom Coconut Rice (workshop)
A simple and rich rice that you can add your favourite vegetables to. The soy sauce and mushrooms create awesome umami flavours while the coconut milk creates silky smooth rice.
Read MoreIndian Curry
No country is better at eating vegetarian than India. What characterises Indian curries
is heating up whole spices in oil. This is an essential part of curries and you can use this
technique for any other curry in the book. Take some time for this one but don’t be afraid, it’s
easier than it looks. The most important thing is tasting often and adding lots of spices.
Spaghetti Bolognese
The Bolognese sauce most people know is far removed from the original recipe, which is a very rich sauce. With this version I try to refer back to the original while
also doing something completely different. If you want to make it vegetarian, simply
skip the pancetta and start by sautéing the onion.
Shepherd’s Pie
I would say this version of the traditional English recipe lives up to the
original. The bacon gives a lot of flavour and the (soy) cream creates
smooth potato mash. I like the texture of carrots and celery, but if you
prefer them very soft then cook them before adding to the sauce.
African Peanut Soup
This rich and comforting soup can also be used as a curry if you use less water. The combination of sweet potatoes, tomato paste, chilli and peanut butter is inspired by a West African recipe from Benin.
Read MoreLow impact BBQ
A BBQ without meat doesn’t have to be boring, but at first I didn’t know how to do it. I often prepared veggie skewers but that was always a lot of work. The trick is putting the entire vegetable on the grill.
Read MoreMushroom Coconut Rice
A simple and rich rice that you can add your favourite vegetables to. The soy sauce and mushrooms create awesome umami flavours while the coconut milk creates silky smooth rice.
Read MoreMinty Aubergine Wraps
The first time I grilled aubergines in a sandwich maker, my dad walked into the kitchen and asked whether I was cooking meat, that’s how great it smelled.
Read MoreCrunchy Noodles
The peanuts and mung bean sprouts give this noodle soup a crunchy bite. The soy sauce and stock create a nice salty flavour, so be careful with extra seasoning.
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