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Carrot Fritters
These fritters could be named carrot cakes (as they might be called in some countries). However I can't use the name 'cake' with anything savoury.
Coconut and Lime Soup
This soup is amazingly versatile as the base itself is perfect for all kinds of vegetables, sea food or even chicken or rice.
Salads
I could not live without my salads. Sometimes I get a craving so bad I have to rush to the supermarket and buy the ingredients for a salad I have been dreaming about.
Lunchbox Salad
I often make a large salad as a side dish to a dinner and pack the rest for my lunch the next day.
Soba Noodle Salad with Wakame, Ginger and Vegetables
I made this salad immediately after arrived home from a trip to Japan.
Tanzanian Sambaro Carrots
These carrots I often call "carrots with a twist" and I love them served as a side dish of African or Indian food.
Other
There are various vegetarian recipes to be found on this page, most of them are ideal as a light meal, a starter or for lunch. You are sure to find something you like (at least I hope so!!).
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheese and Salsa
I love sweet potatoes. They taste lovely and are super healthy too, packed with vitamins A and C, fibre, and antioxidants. They are also very filling and cheap.
Burritos
If I ask my husband what he would like to have for dinner, without hesitating he always says "Burritos". He absolutely adores these burritos and no wonder because they are actually quite lovely.
Chunky Potato Wedges with Guacamole and Salsa
This is a very healthy snack, perfect as a light lunch or a starter before the barbecue.
Crêpes with Garlic Sauce, Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach
One day I looked into my fridge and cupboards and the ingredients listed below are the same ones I had available that day.
Crêpes with Pearl Barley, Mushrooms and Mustard Sauce
I love crêpes...the French pancakes originating from Brittany in France.
Curry Nut Loaf
This is my favourite nut loaf. It is originally from a book called World Food Cafe in London. The cafe is amazing and so is the book, I definitely recommend both!
French Fries (Chips)
I would never, ever, ever buy deep fried French fries or any other deep fried food for that matter because in my view, anything that is "cooked" in that way is completely ruined.
Grilled Bread with Tomato Sauce, Carrots and Cheese
Just before you shake your head in disgust, keep in mind that the tomato sauce I use is NOT the usual, disgusting, red sauce (sometimes called ketchup, filled with additives and sugar) that many people buy and put on everything, especially on children's food.
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
This must be the shortest recipe on this website. The ingredient's list has one ingredient only...sweet potatoes!
Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches
I often make these when I have some "past their best" vegetables in the fridge. My husband absolutely loves these sandwiches and I have to admit, so do I.
Magical Pumpkin in Coconut Sauce
I famously had a very similar side dish once in Nairobi which you can read all about in the The Spinach Dish From the Mystical House in Nairobi's Forest. It is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish with a delicate coconut aftertaste. It is absolutely lovely served with main dishes that include spinach, especially Indian and African food.
Oven Baked Root Vegetables
There is nothing better than preparing this dish with your own vegetables from the garden.
Pitta Pizzas
Need a quick, tasty, yet healthy dinner but are too tired to make anything decent? Look no further. I often make truckloads of these to freeze and re-heat later.
Stuffed Peppers
These are my version of the stuffed pepper I learnt how to make on a veggie course here in Iceland.
Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
If your haemoglobin levels are low, this recipe is perfect because you have iron in the spinach and vitamin C in the sweet potatoes.
The Spinach and Onion Dish From the Mystical House in Nairobi's Forest
Oh boy...there is a long story behind this recipe and how I obtained it. It all started in Nairobi, September 2007.
Uganda Wraps with Avocado and Carrots
The wraps pictured were the ones I was served at the equator in Uganda when we were travelling there en route to Rwanda (gorilla trekking).
Wraps with Spinach and Hummus
In my view wraps are the perfect lunch and the perfect light meal, they always go well down with dinner guests and each and every time I serve them I get asked for the recipe.
Vegetable Soups
Soups are such a perfect light meal.
4 Market Place Cafe's Broccoli and Leek Soup
Maria and Pete are dear friends of ours who used to own and run a cafe called 4 Market Place in central London (very close to where we used to live).
Asparagus Soup
I could not believe my taste buds when I first tried out this asparagus soup. It was so good and not at all what I had envisioned when I set out to create a more healthy version of the soup.
Autumn Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
This must be the perfect autumn soup! It is warming, slightly sweet (not too much though), mild and packed with vitamin C. This soup is quite popular with kids and easy on the stomach.
Black Bean and Sweetcorn Soup
This is an easy mid-week soup, perfect for the left over vegetables found at the back of the fridge.
Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Since we don't have a very warm climate in Iceland our only hope for growing something we can eat is potatoes and hardy vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, beets, carrots etc.
Cauliflower Soup
I remember when I was a young girl (ok not THAT long ago), the kids in my neighbourhood used to attend a large garden where each kid had a plot for growing vegetables (we are not able to grow
Chickpea Soup
I love Jamie Oliver's recipes and his whole philosophy on and approach to food, which is "use organic, local ingredients and avoid the junk". This is an adaptation of one of his recipes.
Coconut and Lime Soup
This soup is amazingly versatile as the base itself is perfect for all kinds of vegetables, sea food or even chicken or rice.
Dhal (Lentil Soup) with Pumpkin and Coconut Milk
I actually had to bake this soup in an oven proof baking dishes since the gas on my stove finished, just in the middle of my cooking!
East African Vegetable Soup with Nuts and Sweet Potatoes
This is a substantial soup and for those who think that soups are "not a meal" (like my dear father), think again because with all these ingredients you can't help but feel satisfied and full.
Egg-drop Soup with Sweetcorn
This is a very cheap, easy and simple soup to make and is light as well. I really like that combination! I often make this recipe mid week when time is limited.
Hadda's Tomato Soup
Hadda Fjola Reykdal is a friend of mine I met in art school. We studied the beautiful art of printmaking (a technique which I absolutely adore) although she is now a renowned painter.
Hot and Sour Mushroom Broth
This recipe is an adaptation of a similar recipe I found in a book called Veggie Chic by the great author Rose Elliot.
Lentil and Spinach Soup
If you are thinking of a recipe to serve on your first date, this is definitely not it! Lets just say that you will come under some "pressure" ha ha.
Mango- and Ginger Soup from Masai Mara, Kenya
I got this recipe from a girl called Margaret Ngugi, a chef at Mara Simba Lodge in Masai Mara, Kenya during one of my trips there in February 2007.
Mulligatawny (Indian Vegetable Soup)
This soup is Anglo-Indian i.e. the influence is both from Asia and Europe.
Mushroom Soup
I think I would have to vote this one of my all time favourite soup recipes. It is simple, cheap, easy and that is always a good combination in my view.
Simple Trail Noodle Soup
I know it is probably much quicker buying ready made trail food but let me tell you...most of what is sold out there is rubbish.
The Cheapest Soup
I don't know if in your part of the world you have a soup called "Nail Soup" as we do in Iceland...you probably do though....most households must have the kind of soup which is so cheap it almost costs nothing and to which you might add every vegetable left over in your fridge or freezer and it still tastes ok.
Wild Mushrooms and Noodles Trail Soup
Me and my husband are keen hikers. We love nothing more than packing our bags on a Friday evening, heading into the Icelandic wilderness.
Zanzibar Carrot and Coconut Soup
This soup reminds me a lot of a soup I had at the Archipelago restaurant, Zanzibar in September 2007.
Zanzibar Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
This recipe is from a book called Zanzibar Kitchen and is a favourite of mine.
Zanzibar Tomato Soup
I have lost the count of how many tomato soups I have eaten during my travels in Africa (Eastern-Africa).
Vegetable Casseroles
The best vegetable casseroles I have ever tasted were in Kenya. There are some cheap and cheerful places down town Nairobi which sell cheap vegetable casseroles.
Dhal (Lentil Soup) with Pumpkin and Coconut Milk
I actually had to bake this soup in an oven proof baking dishes since the gas on my stove finished, just in the middle of my cooking!
Kenyan Baked Eggplant and Tomatoes
Eggplants and tomatoes are widely used in Kenya and are actually a good combination as you will find in this hearty dinner perfect for a lazy afternoon.
Kitheri - Kenyan Vegetable Stew
Just like the Italians have different Bruschetta for every region in Italy, so do the Kenyans have for Kitheri.
Oven Baked Vegetables with Pasta
A very simple and cheap dish, perfect for the mid week headache of "what should I have for dinner?".
Pearl Barley baked with Spinach, Garlic and Mushrooms
This is a light yet healthy meal, perfect as a light dinner. It is packed with complex carbohydrates, iron, folate and other vitamins and minerals.
Pinto Beans and Vegetables from Rwanda
In February 2008 I went gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It was absolutely magical.
Trail Casserole with Couscous
The picture accompanying this recipe is taken in the Scottish Highlands were we once went on a hike. It was marvellous.
Zanzibar Beans with Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Sauce
We visited Zanzibar in September 2007 and it was an absolutely lovely visit.
Pasta / Noodles with Vegetables
In Iceland we call my generation (born in the seventies) the 'Pizza generation' because in the eighties the pizza chains started opening up and everyone ate pizza.
Chinese Five Spice Vegetable Noodles
'Five Spice' is a seasoning regularly used in Chinese food. It should be available in most supermarkets (and some health food stores), just ensure it contains only spices, not additives.
Hot and Sour Mushroom Broth
This recipe is an adaptation of a similar recipe I found in a book called Veggie Chic by the great author Rose Elliot.
Oven Baked Vegetables with Pasta
A very simple and cheap dish, perfect for the mid week headache of "what should I have for dinner?".
Pad Thai Noodles
This is a very healthy version of Pad Thai noodles and I often use both tofu and vegetables only in this recipe and it still tastes grate.
Simple Trail Noodle Soup
I know it is probably much quicker buying ready made trail food but let me tell you...most of what is sold out there is rubbish.
Soba Noodle Salad with Wakame, Ginger and Vegetables
I made this salad immediately after arrived home from a trip to Japan.
Spaghetti Bolognese (with Minced Soy Meat)
Although I was not at all fond of meat in my early years (and I am of course a vegetarian today) I loved the tomato sauce which surrounded the meat balls my mother made in her "spaghetti and meat b
Spaghetti with Mushrooms
I love all mushrooms indiscriminately. I could happily eat mushrooms for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Spaghetti ya Mboga (Spaghetti with Roasted Vegetables)
This recipe really surprised me I must say. I left the tomatoes simmering for a long time and that really made the flavours pop.
Trail Casserole with Couscous
The picture accompanying this recipe is taken in the Scottish Highlands were we once went on a hike. It was marvellous.
Vegetable Lasagna with Minced Soy Meat
Please do not make this recipe if you have Italian in-laws...Although I absolutely love this lasagna and so does my husband, I am not sure it would be appreciated by those who are used to authentic
Wild Mushrooms and Noodles Trail Soup
Me and my husband are keen hikers. We love nothing more than packing our bags on a Friday evening, heading into the Icelandic wilderness.
Vegetable Pies
Because I am from Iceland and it's often very cold I am always fond of everything warm i.e. heated and baked and pies are no exception.
Vegetable Pie with Nut and Seeds Crust
This one is perfect if you are gluten intolerant but still want some pie. I love that you can make pies without using pastry (wheat, butter and all that).
Vegetable Patties / Nut Cutlets
I once invited my dad (who was home alone) for dinner and served nut cutlets/patties. He said he loved them (and I believe him).
Chickpea Patties with Yoghurt Garlic Dressing
I usually make a whole lot of these patties and freeze. The patties are excellent when re-heated and can also be enjoyed cold as in a lunch box with a little yoghurt garlic dressing.
Hazelnut and Vegetable Patties with Yoghurt Dressing
These patties are lovely, especially since they contain hazelnuts...and I love hazelnuts. You can however use cashew nuts instead or even almonds if you prefer.
Nut and Vegetable Patties
These are quite wonderful patties you can use instead of hamburgers, as a filling in pitta breads or plain served with a salad, rice and a light dressing. I usually make a whole bunch and freeze.
Tofu and Chickpea Patties
These are probably the patties I make most often. Maybe they would be called nut burgers elsewhere but I call them patties. They are very filling yet nutritious with a lovely, mild taste.
Tomato Mini Nut Loafs
These are lovely little loafs/patties which are perfect on your Christmas table if you are a vegetarian. They also look quite festive if you team them with a nice, green salad.
Vegetable Soups
The wonderful thing about soups is that you can create gallons/litres and freeze in smaller portions. You can even freeze them in a mug if you prefer!
4 Market Place Cafe's Broccoli and Leek Soup
Maria and Pete are dear friends of ours who used to own and run a cafe called 4 Market Place in central London (very close to where we used to live).
Asparagus Soup
I could not believe my taste buds when I first tried out this asparagus soup. It was so good and not at all what I had envisioned when I set out to create a more healthy version of the soup.
Autumn Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
This must be the perfect autumn soup! It is warming, slightly sweet (not too much though), mild and packed with vitamin C. This soup is quite popular with kids and easy on the stomach.
Black Bean and Sweetcorn Soup
This is an easy mid-week soup, perfect for the left over vegetables found at the back of the fridge.
Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Since we don't have a very warm climate in Iceland our only hope for growing something we can eat is potatoes and hardy vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, beets, carrots etc.
Cauliflower Soup
I remember when I was a young girl (ok not THAT long ago), the kids in my neighbourhood used to attend a large garden where each kid had a plot for growing vegetables (we are not able to grow
Chickpea Soup
I love Jamie Oliver's recipes and his whole philosophy on and approach to food, which is "use organic, local ingredients and avoid the junk". This is an adaptation of one of his recipes.
Coconut and Lime Soup
This soup is amazingly versatile as the base itself is perfect for all kinds of vegetables, sea food or even chicken or rice.
Dhal (Lentil Soup) with Pumpkin and Coconut Milk
I actually had to bake this soup in an oven proof baking dishes since the gas on my stove finished, just in the middle of my cooking!
East African Vegetable Soup with Nuts and Sweet Potatoes
This is a substantial soup and for those who think that soups are "not a meal" (like my dear father), think again because with all these ingredients you can't help but feel satisfied and full.
Egg-drop Soup with Sweetcorn
This is a very cheap, easy and simple soup to make and is light as well. I really like that combination! I often make this recipe mid week when time is limited.
Hadda's Tomato Soup
Hadda Fjola Reykdal is a friend of mine I met in art school. We studied the beautiful art of printmaking (a technique which I absolutely adore) although she is now a renowned painter.
Hot and Sour Mushroom Broth
This recipe is an adaptation of a similar recipe I found in a book called Veggie Chic by the great author Rose Elliot.
Lentil and Spinach Soup
If you are thinking of a recipe to serve on your first date, this is definitely not it! Lets just say that you will come under some "pressure" ha ha.
Mango- and Ginger Soup from Masai Mara, Kenya
I got this recipe from a girl called Margaret Ngugi, a chef at Mara Simba Lodge in Masai Mara, Kenya during one of my trips there in February 2007.
Mulligatawny (Indian Vegetable Soup)
This soup is Anglo-Indian i.e. the influence is both from Asia and Europe.
Mushroom Soup
I think I would have to vote this one of my all time favourite soup recipes. It is simple, cheap, easy and that is always a good combination in my view.
Simple Trail Noodle Soup
I know it is probably much quicker buying ready made trail food but let me tell you...most of what is sold out there is rubbish.
The Cheapest Soup
I don't know if in your part of the world you have a soup called "Nail Soup" as we do in Iceland...you probably do though....most households must have the kind of soup which is so cheap it almost costs nothing and to which you might add every vegetable left over in your fridge or freezer and it still tastes ok.
Wild Mushrooms and Noodles Trail Soup
Me and my husband are keen hikers. We love nothing more than packing our bags on a Friday evening, heading into the Icelandic wilderness.
Zanzibar Carrot and Coconut Soup
This soup reminds me a lot of a soup I had at the Archipelago restaurant, Zanzibar in September 2007.
Zanzibar Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
This recipe is from a book called Zanzibar Kitchen and is a favourite of mine.
Zanzibar Tomato Soup
I have lost the count of how many tomato soups I have eaten during my travels in Africa (Eastern-Africa).
