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Linguine with Zesty Spring Vegetables

By Al.E
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water
- 300g dried linguine or tagliatelle
- 30g butter
- 1 sprig rosemary, picked
- 8-10 spears asparagus
- 2 large handfuls green peas
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parmesan, to serve
- Salt and pepper
Lentil ragù

By samanthaknd
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, finely chopped
- 3 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500g bag dried red lentils
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tsp each dried oregano and thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 1l vegetable stock
- 500g spaghetti, plus Parmesan or vegetarian cheese, grated, to serve
Paav Bhaji

By rosygirl
This makes a filling vegetarian meal
- 1 lb potatoes (about 3)
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes (plus a couple extra), diced
- 12 oz onions (chopped in a chopper/food processor as for samusas)
- 8 oz cauliflower (about 1/2 a large one)
- 6 oz peas
- 8 oz carrots (about 2 medium)
- 4 dessertspoons Mangal paav bhaji masala (spice)
- 4 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 6-7 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 oz butter (plus a bit extra)
- chopped green dhana
- purple onions, chopped/sliced small (optional)
Pura Tarkari

By rosygirl
A special family recipe which was invented by one member of the family generations back and has been handed down
- 4 eggs
- 1 glass water or milk (or use a combination of the two)
- 3 tbsp chana flour
- 1 tsp ginger/garlic
- 3/4-1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp dhana/jeeru powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp tumeric
- pinch elachi powder (optional)
- 2 tsp chapatti flour (aato)
- ~ 1/2 bunch cilantro (green dhana), chopped
- Curry base:
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 tsp gharum masala
- 1 tin tomato, blended
Chicken Satay

By grace13
Cut chicken into strips, put marinade ingredients into bowl, mix, leave at least 30 mins
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- 0.5 red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 200 ml light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Lentil Curry

By pedro.smith1@hotmail.com
Heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic with the spices for 5 minutes over a moderate heat
- oil
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 6oz/150g red lentils
- 1¼ pints/750ml water or vegetable stock
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
Shepherds Pie

By Nichola1988
Preheat your oven at 190
- 560g mince beef
- 1 tin tomatoes
- 5 large potatoes
- 50g butter
- 55ml milk
- 50g grated cheese
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