vegetarian

Broccoli pancakes with garlic, oregano and chili flakes

Vegetable pancakes are a perfect side dish for grilled meat and fish, and can make a nice change from a tray of roasted veg or salad. You could dress these up with a poached egg, or a couple slices of smoked salmon for a veggie-heavy brunch.

Garlic roasted broccoli with lemon

Broccoli can feel a bit drab – and while roasting it won’t magically turn broccoli into a perfect gooey, cheesy, pizza it will give it some extra pizzazz that is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.

Linguine with herb battuto

This is a play on a classic Italian sauce (called battutto di erbe) and is similar to pesto. Linguine with herb battuto.

Smashed cucumber salad with ginger

Fresh, crisp cucumbers are perfect at any summer meal. They add texture and contrast when paired with grilled meats. This version can be served as a salad, or as a garnish, next to pretty much anything you’d throw on a grill.

Student noodles

These noodles are perfect for students, or those of us who let their pantries get down to pretty much nothing before venturing out. Which is pretty much all of us these days.

Garlic roasted cauliflower

Garlic roasted cauliflower can be a quick and easy side dish, but toss it with some pasta and grated parmesan and you’ve got a fast dinner.

Homemade salads

Murray shares a variety of salads and dressings to make at home… Let me take you back to the 1940s when Mom did not rely on buying her salads from the local grocery stores. These were the days you knew where the products came from and mostly it was Dad’s garden.

Beet and potato galette

We’re heading into root vegetable season, and with the local school vegetable fundraiser on our doorsteps again, here’s a quick easy way to use up some of your potatoes and beets that feels a bit fancier than just a simple roast.

Roasted tomato panzanella salad

Panzanella is a traditional Italian way of using old bread and lovely fresh tomatoes. While the original version uses crusty Italian bread, this version is geared more towards using up leftover rolls from summer parties with friends.

Extra cheesy diner-style omelette

Some people think that omelettes are light. With the addition of some toast and a light salad though, this hearty omelette could make for a filling supper.

Vegetable pancakes with sesame seeds

Almost like a fritter, these pancakes can really be a mix of any gently sautéed vegetables brought together in a batter. They make a great light lunch or a side for grilled meat or fish.

Sweet potato and goat cheese omelette

An overstuffed, browned omelette can be a thing of real beauty. This goes against all the teachings of the high-strung French culinary instructors of the world; and yet, a lovely diner-style omelette is a fast and comforting meal at pretty much any time of day.

Mushroom galette

Galettes are a cross between a pie and a pizza. They come together super fast and have a lovely, rustic appearance that’s perfect for a holiday party. If you’re not the type of person who has lots of pie crust stashed in your fridge, try grabbing some sheets of puff pastry from the freezer section …

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Roasted carrots with maple and garlic

Holidays are coming, and having a few simple crowd-pleasing recipes ready to roll will help out anyone who is in charge of feeding the crowd. These are also delicious at room temperature, so the leftovers are a great addition to a fancy salad or a healthy sandwich.

Shredded-potato and onion frittata

My fridge is always a bit on the sad and empty side. I’d rather have to get a bit creative with empty cupboards than to risk ingredients going slimy in my crisper. Potatoes and onions are mercifully long-lasting, and it’s always good to have a few (non-canned) staples floating around.

Pasta with walnut garlic sauce

Thickening sauces with bread is a very old-world way to use up any sort of stale bits you happen to have, but it also makes a sauce with a wicked rustic texture and is totally different than thickening with starches or using a reduction.

Campfire hot spinach dip

Frozen blocks of spinach are ideal for camping: they’re basically an ice pack for your cooler, but you can eat them! Really ideal. Especially when you make this super-fast and satisfying dip that uses just a few ingredients. As for those optional add-ins, definitely make the most of what you’ve got: any sort of leftover …

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Sweet potato and peanut soup

If you’re vegan – or a person who feeds vegans – this recipe (or one much like it) is probably already in your arsenal. If not, or if you’re just looking for a way to eat less meat, this recipe will make even the most devoted meat eater feel satisfied. The combination of sweet potato …

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