main meals

Aduki Beans with Pumpkin, Snowpea and Cashew

A Quick, modern variation of a macrobiotic classic - A mild sweet dish that is very nourishing.

Adzuki, turnip and carrot braise

Here is another winter warmer that will nourish and satisfy. Cloves and adzuki beans are a flavour match made in heaven, balanced with the sweetness of turnip and carrot. Both adzuki and turnips are kidney-supportive, and the carrot-turnip combo provides lots of Vitamin A.

Asparagus with Corriander Pesto and Soba

A yummy noodle dish that makes the most of fresh spring asparagus.

Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Dressing

This is a versatile dish that could be served with any grain. We've used quinoa here, but brown rice, barley or even a small shaped pasta would be great with this.

broccoli pesto pasta

This is a great Autumn recipe that uses steamed broccoli in place of basil to create a delicious pasta meal, with a mellow creamy kick of garlic and olive oil to finish it off.

Brussel sprouts, beetroot & black-eyed peas

This delicious and unusual dish uses the leaves as well as the roots of the beetroot. The leaves of the beetroot are packed full of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and folate. If lemon myrtle is unavailable, use the zest of 1 lemon.

Buckwheat and Sweet Potato Patties

These patties are an excellent source of slow release energy, both the buckwheat and the sweet potatoes are sustaining and delicious, gluten free and packed with fiber and nutrients. The patties are moist and come together easily, and are pretty flexible, add whatever you like! You could also skip the last step and eat the mixture as a side dish or with a simple salad.

Buckwheat and Walnut Bake

This is a lovely accompaniment for a white fish, chicken, baked tofu or hearty stewed beans on a cold winter night.

Buckwheat Hash

This is warming winter side dish, perfect with sauted greens such as kale, asian greens or spinach, and works well with roasted veg such as JAP pumpkin, sweet potato or carrot.

Cauliflower Cumin Soup

This is a tasty winter soup, mildly spiced and super delicious.

Chickpea and Apricot Tagine

Chickpea and Apricot Tagine

Preferably, a traditional Morroccan Tagine would be used to cook this dish, but a heavy based pot with a tight fitting lid will do an adequate job.

brussel sprouts with garlic and parsley

Garlic Brussel Sprouts

A super tasty, quick yummy recipe for brussel sprouts, with garlic and parsley. The secret to avoiding that nasty sulphur taste and odour is to avoid overcooking these little veggies. Serves 2 as a side dish.

Hannah's Nectarine Salsa

This is a delicious summer salsa that is very versatile. The nectarine lends a delicious sweet tangy flavour that works well with summer vegetables and barbecues.

Indian Spiced Bean Casserole

a warming wholesome dish.

100 mile Winter meal

Leek and Mushroom Fritata

from the Winter Local Menu #1, this is an easy to prepare, delicious and versatile dinner. Add any extras you feel like, more veges, some meat, leftover cooked potatoes or pumpkin, or keep it really simple. Just as delicious cold for lunch.

Marinated Baked Tempeh

This is a pretty yummy way to have tempeh. Serve with rice and some greens. Easy as that. For those that want to try tempeh, this recipe is pretty good as the baking gives it texture, and the marinade softens the tempeh’s pungent flavour.

Pasta with fresh artichokes and spinach

A great recipe to try if you've never cooked artichokes before. Made with garlic butter, fresh spinach and parmesan, this dish is truly delicious, and makes a few artichokes into a full meal.

Pasta with Mussels and Cannellini Beans

Cavatelli di grano arso con cozze e fagioli.

A traditional recipe from Puglia, in Italy. Given to us by Sabino, who grew up in Puglia, and now brings us the delicious pastas and oils from the Puglissima range.

Swiss Brown Mushrooms

Polenta with Mushroom Ragout

A warming Autumn dish that makes the most of the earthy flavours of swiss brown mushrooms. This dish is gluten free, just check that the stock you use contains no gluten.

Quinoa Burgers

Super Delicious Burgers. Quinoa offers a unique source of complete protein, making these burgers a nutritious vegetarian meal in themselves.