VegBox Recipes
Bread
OK yes we know it's not a fruit or vegetable, but there's something about the "traditionalism" of making your own bread now and again that sits right along side seasonal eating. Plus of course, you can always add grated fruit and veggies to bread recipes to make them even more delicious.
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Writing this at the end of October, we thought a feature on bread was long overdue as we approach the end of British Summer Time and the idea of baking loaves in the oven ready for soup dunking becomes even more appealing.We've also noticed, at least locally, that houses seem to be selling again, and we ALL know that the smell of bread baking helps give prospective buyers that warm, homely feeling when they're looking around your house.
If you need other great reasons to bake your own, check out Tracey's article from earlier in the year 5 Great Reasons to Bake Your Own Bread.
Did You Know?
The British Museum has in its collection a loaf of bread that is 4000 years old, from an Egyptian pyramid!
In the Neolithic era, bread was an unleavened paste of crushed cereal grains with water, cooked over a fire.
Bakers of the Bakers Guild in Rome were forbidden from mixing with "comedians and gladiators" in order to avoid being drawn into a life of vice. Sounds like VERY sound advice to us!
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Suggested Bread Recipes
- Autumnal Fish Dish
This recipe was sent in by the lovely Maddy, a key member of the Ooffoo community.
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This recipe combines raw fennel and beetroot with freshly cooked sage croutons, halloumi cheese and an orange dressing, to make a deliciously crunchy summer salad.
- Caramelised Onion With Goats' Cheese
Caramelising onions is surprisingly easy, if you have a little patience. And it transforms their flavour.
- Cauliflower Chickpea Pitta Pockets
This is a lovely way of enjoy cauliflower. The chick peas give the meal a nutty flavour and the watercress means it’s packed with nutrients. If you can get hold of tahini (sesame seed butter), it adds to the flavour and is also full of calcium and essential fatty acids.
- Cosy Baked Stuffed Apples
This recipe was suggested to us by our good friend Gill in London. It's a really comforting "old-school pud" that you can play around with, and which also works brilliantly for breakfast times.
- Grilled Apple and Cheese Sandwich
This snack is a firm favourite in our house, especially on the days when we’re in a hurry, the cupboards are a little bare, and there's no time to go shopping! All you need is bread, cheese and apples, after all!
- Halloween Ghostie Bread
The key here is being able to cut a basic ghost shape from a slice of toast. We recommend a simple "bell" shape with a slightly wavy bottom.
- Herby Seed Bread
Herbs and seeds can transform a simple loaf of bread. Baking your own is actually surprisingly easy, especially once you’ve practised a few times.
- Home-Made Bagels
Home made bagels aren't strictly a vegetable recipe, but they make a great base for all sorts of wonderful toppings and making your own bagels is really easy - and seriously scrummy!
- Lettuce & Radish Sandwich
This is a great sandwich for crispy lettuce - whether it's early spring, summer or even autumn. The spicy radish is complimented by the sweetness of the dill and pungent chives. Enjoy!
- Nut Roast
Nut roast can often seem dry and unappetising - particularly if made as an "add-on" vegetarian option on a menu. This recipe is moist and delicious. You should probably make double, so you can have some cold the next day!
- Purple Cauliflower and Romanesco with Blue Cheese Sauce
This was initially an experiment, but as a recipe for purple cauliflower and / or Romanesco, it's delicious. It takes 20 minutes start to finish and looks impressive, too.
- Root Vegetable 'Crumble' with Cheesy Topping
This is a delicious recipe for baby or Chantenay carrots and other roots veggies. The secret ingredient gives it a warming kick. Make the most of your turnips, swedes, parsnips and sweet potatoes. You can also use celeriac or kohlrabi.
- Russian Black Bread
This recipe was submitted by TFryer, a member of the Ooffoo community, as an entry to the Recipe Prize Draw.
Chocolate and coffee in bread?!
We're GOING to have to try this!
- Rye Bread
Rye bread is much darker than normal white bread or wholemeal. It makes a really delicious loaf and rarely lasts more than 2 days in our house. It's about the only thing I can get my toddler to eat, if he's teething!
- Spring Vegetable Fricassee
This dish is easy to make and browning the finished dish under a grill turns it into something special. You can use a variety of seasonal veggies, so try out whatever’s around. The vegetables suggested here are just a starting point!
- Stuffed Roasted Turban Squash
This is a delicious and simple recipe for Turban Squash (Turk's Squash). It's easy to prepare and does most of the cooking while you get on with something else!
And the fact you're serving dinner in an edible bowl makes an impressive centre piece!
- Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Sandwiches
This is a delicious way of enjoying hummus, with the sweetness of the sundried tomatoes and the crunchiness of the sprouted seeds. Chickpeas mean it's packed with vitamins and gives you a great energy boost for hours afterwards - and it only takes 5 minutes to make!
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