Vegetarian Cottage or Shepherd’s Pie

    This is a vegetarian twist on the Cottage Pie, or Shepherd’s Pie. Some people refer to this vegetarian variety of the pie as a ‘Shepherdless Pie” (I guess the name “Cottageless” didn’t have the same appeal, and I certainly hope there are no shepherds in the pie). The brief backstory is that the […]

Mum’s Impromptu Filo Pies

    This is another of Mum’s ideas where a vague notion (and no recipe at all) evolves into a very tasty meal (hence the name of the recipe). For the filling, we roasted vegetables, but this would even quicker and economical to make if you have any left over roasted vegetables in the fridge. […]

Asparagus, Potato and Ricotta Tarts with Polenta Pastry

    Spring-time means fresh asparagus and this vegetarian dish is a great way to display bright green asparagus spears. I think this dish is also a nice change-of-season dish incorporating the starchy potatoes we tend to use a lot of in winter, and showcasing the vibrant green asparagus of spring. We were lucky to […]

Mushroom, Spinach, Feta, and Filo Tart

  This is not a particularly good photo, but the main thing is this is a particularly good pie.   The following certainly qualifies for the category of ‘Recipe Revamps’. This means the recipe has undergone more than an adjustment or a rearrangement of ingredients; it has undergone a complete transformation. I mention this because […]

Silver beet, Ricotta and Broccoli Pie

  Time to make: 1 hour, 10 minutes. This is a vegetarian pie, (but cooked bacon could be added). This recipe freezes well. The recipe is from the Healthy Food Guide magazine, March 2014 issue, page 59. Mum and I followed the bulk of the recipe as it was written. But, having said that, Mum […]