Entries by Frances McCormack

Easy Oaty-Coconut Cookies

A very simple cookie that’s perfect for those new to cooking. Not much can go wrong with these (apart from the inherent wrongness of the fact that you have to allow them to cool before tucking in!). Makes 26 cookies. Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup dessicated coconut 1/3 cup […]

Gobi Manchurian

A rich and spicy recipe that serves 4; feel free to halve the amount of chilli. Ingredients 1 cauliflower, broken into florets For the sauce 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped (1 of these reserved for garnishing) 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 […]

Tofu Pesto Spread

Although this spread is ideal for crusty bread, it also makes a wonderful stuffing for pasta shells. It’s incredibly simple to make: just put all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Ingredients 1/2 block extra-firm tofu (about 170g), crumbled 1 cup toasted pine nuts or raw macadamia nuts 1 cup spinach leaves, […]

Blueberry Bean Salad

One of the joys of salad is the possibility to get creative with them. This fruity, beany salad is certainly novel, and the recipe results in a large portion for one, or a medium-sized portion for two. Ingredients 6 leaves romaine/cos lettuce, shredded 1 sweet apple, diced 1/4 cup blueberries 1 stalk celery, diced 1 […]

Peanut-Hoisin Lettuce Cups

A budget dish that will soon become a go-to favourite. Serves 4 Ingredients 8 large Romaine/Cos lettuce leaves 2 inches cucumber, cut into matchsticks 4 scallions, cut into matchsticks 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 1/4 cup peanuts, lightly toasted 2 cups cooked rice 1 block tofu, drained, pressed, and crumbled For the marinade: 1/4 […]