this delicious take on rösti.Serves 4Vegetable Rösti Rösti originates from Italy and I particularly like the blend of different potatoes in this version.  Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil2 onions, finely chopped100g (31/2 oz) potatoes, peeled and grated100g (31/2 oz

1. Selecting seedsDespite the best efforts of Popeye most young children still seem to have an innate aversion to bitter leafy vegetables such as spinach, and probably won’t be particularly enthused about the idea of growing them. Focus instead

Carrots How many different ways can you carry a carrot? Hold it under your arm. Balance it on your shoulder. Tuck it under your chin. Carry it between your knees. Pretend to be a horse or donkey and carry it in your mouth.TomatoesCut open a tomato and scoop out t...

Makes 4 burgersOne-and-a-half of your five a dayThese burgers are fantastic as they deliver a good portion of vegetables before you’ve even draped a lettuce leaf over the top of them. And the vegetables are not there simply as a gimmick. The finely

adults and 2 children or 8 childrenIngredients1 cup of white quinoa1 heaped tsp vegetable stock powder1 tbsp olive oil1/2 red pepper, cut into strips1 courgette, trimmed and cut into discs6 brown mushrooms, sliced100g French beans, cut into 2cm pieces1

F/Gas Mark 6. In a large bowl, stir together the meat, breadcrumbs, vegetable purée, milk, soy sauce, garlic and pepper; the mixture will be moist. Form into 8 small patties and place them on a sheet of aluminium foil. Coat a non-stick pan or skillet

IngredientsBread Sandwich filling of your choice Cheese CucumberTomato Carrot Pepper Method 1 Cut out the shape of a butterfly from a sandwich made with a filling of your choice.2 To make the body, use a slice of cheese and cut it into a pencil shape with a point at one end and a...

), cut into matchsticks1 medium courgette (approx 75g), cut into matchsticks125g cauliflower, cut into small florets150ml light crème fraiche150ml vegetable stock50g frozen peas50g fresh Parmesan cheese, gratedMethodCook the spaghetti. At the same time

I make a batch of this sauce, then freeze the leftovers to make shepherd’s pie or lasagne.Serves 6Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 knob butter1 red onion, chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped1 large stick celery, chopped150g (51/2oz) brown mushrooms, chopped1/2 tsp dried thymeSalt an...

. Spring Risotto With HerbsServes 4Ingredients1.5 litres (23/4 pints) hot vegetable stock or chicken stock 125g (41/2oz) unsalted butter6 spring onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed150g (51/2oz) carrots, cubed 400g (14oz) risotto rice100g (31/2oz