I thought that gnocchi was always made with potato so, when I saw it, of course I had to try this Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi recipe. It was good timing as the spinach in my garden was going rampant so I had an ample supply that needed using. 250g Spinach 200g Ricotta cheese 50g finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp finely grated nutmeg About 1 cup plain flour + extra for dusting Wash the spinach, remove the stalks and roughly chop the leaves. Place the leaves … [Read more...]
Spinach & Paneer Curry Recipe
As a keen grower of vegetables, I like to have a good supply of recipes that use the different veggies as a major ingredient if not the hero of the dish. This Spinach & Paneer Curry recipe is a great way to use a glut of spinach and uses Jamie Oliver's hack of using rogan josh curry paste to keep things quick and easy. The original version is called Saag Paneer and was a favourite of mine when I was lucky enough to travel in India - hopefully this year will bring COVID under control and … [Read more...]
Spinach Pancakes Recipe
This Spinach Pancakes recipe is adapted from Jamie Oliver's Veg. It is a great way to use a whole range of greens and you can add handfuls of whatever fresh herbs you have to change up the flavour as well. I make a big batch and keep them in the freezer to bring out when I want a quick (and impressive) lunch or dinner. 100g baby spinach and/or fresh herbs 1 large egg 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk salt and pepper Put egg, flour, baking powder, milk, spinach and a pinch … [Read more...]
Chicken Saagwala Recipe
This Chicken Saagwala recipe is a wonderful way to eat your greens. It is a perfect dish to try if you have mountains of spinach growing in the garden, or have silver beet or Swiss chard that have been growing well all winter but now you want to pull it out to plant your summer vegetable garden but don't want to waste it. I especially like this Indian curry because it reminds me of my travels through Northern India, particularly our stay in the town of Chanderi where we were so well looked … [Read more...]
Roasties with spinach, feta and sundried tomato dip
These delicious roasted vegetables can be served as a meal by themselves. Root vegetables of your choice (e.g. potato, kumara, carrot) Frozen Spinach, Silver beet or Rainbow Chard balls (see Freezing Vegetables) Sundried tomato, cashew and parmesan dip (or any other similar dip) For a variation I sometimes use Basil Pesto Feta, cut into cubes (optional) Prepare root vegetables into fairly small pieces (about 2cm). I use enough to fill the roasting pan in a single layer. … [Read more...]