Recipes
The book
Local Food Connect teamed up with the Diamond Valley Group of the Country Women’s Association to create the recipe book, Pick, Share, Eat, celebrating the beauty, flavour and earthy pleasures of growing and eating seasonal, local food. The book presents around 150 recipes using local ingredients and you are encouraged to experiment with foods that you have never tried before such as taro, feijoas and Warrigal greens.
The book is available for download here – ‘right click and save as’ to download or ‘left click’ to view in your browser. Alternatively, all the recipes are listed below, together with some extras, and can be clicked to see their details. You can also sort or filter these recipes by author, category or ingredient.
Since the book’s publication, a further 150 recipes by local cooks have been added, bring the total to 300.
In passing, and apropos of nothing, something that has been bugging me for ages: why do recipes rarely contain the words ‘the’ or ‘a’ (at least until I get my hands on them)? Is it some sort of rule? Who decided?
The recipes
The recipes are listed in the table below. Click any recipe name to view it. Click any column heading to sort by that column. Select from the dropdown boxes above the table to filter for selected courses, seasons, authors or ingredients.
Recipe | Recipe | Category | Veg/vegan? | Season | Author | Author | Main ingredients | Main ingredients |
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Allergy-free cake | Allergy-free cake | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | . | zz |
Alternatives to the pasta aisle | Alternatives to the pasta aisle | savoury | vegan option | . | Karen Olsen | Karen Olsen | cauliflower; potato; sweet potato; zucchini | cauliflower, potato, sweet potato, zucchini |
Apple pie | Apple pie | sweet | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | apple | apple |
Apricot nectar | Apricot nectar | drink | vegan | Summer | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | apricot | apricot |
Artichokes and potatoes | Artichokes and potatoes | savoury | vegan option | Spring | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | globe artichoke; potato | globe artichoke, potato |
Asian and fennel pork steaks served with smashed potatoes and a rocket, pear and feta salad | Asian and fennel pork steaks served with smashed potatoes and a rocket, pear and feta salad | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | fennel; pear; pork; potato | fennel, pear, pork, potato |
Asparagus frittata | Asparagus frittata | savoury | veg | Summer | Angela Villella | Angela Villella | asparagus | asparagus |
Asparagus pasta | Asparagus pasta | savoury | . | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | asparagus; chicken; pasta | asparagus, chicken, pasta |
Asparagus wraps | Asparagus wraps | savoury | vegan | Spring | Jenny Disney | Jenny Disney | asparagus; cauliflower | asparagus, cauliflower |
Autumn chutney | Autumn chutney | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | apple; celery; garlic; onion; pear; tomato | apple, celery, garlic, onion, pear, tomato |
Baked pumpkin and sage risotto | Baked pumpkin and sage risotto | savoury | . | Winter | Christine Rodda | Christine Rodda | pumpkin | pumpkin |
Banana bread | Banana bread | sweet | veg | Autumn | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | banana | banana |
Banana bread with passionfruit pulp | Banana bread with passionfruit pulp | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | banana; passionfruit | banana, passionfruit |
Barley and grain salad | Barley and grain salad | salad | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | barley | barley |
Basic beef in red wine with thyme | Basic beef in red wine with thyme | savoury | . | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | beef | beef |
Basic lemon teacake | Basic lemon teacake | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | lemon | lemon |
Basic muffins | Basic muffins | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | . | zz |
Beef pasties | Beef pasties | savoury | . | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | beef; carrot; potato | beef, carrot, potato |
Beetroot and pumpkin galette | Beetroot and pumpkin galette | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beetroot; pumpkin | beetroot, pumpkin |
Beetroot gnocchi | Beetroot gnocchi | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beetroot; nuts | beetroot, nuts |
Beetroot lemon rice | Beetroot lemon rice | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beetroot; nuts; rice | beetroot, nuts, rice |
Beetroot rice | Beetroot rice | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beetroot; rice | beetroot, rice |
Black lentil curry | Black lentil curry | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | lentils | lentils |
Black olive tapenade | Black olive tapenade | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | . | zz | olives | olives |
Blackberry & apple crumble with granola | Blackberry & apple crumble with granola | sweet | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Bek McMillan | Bek McMillan | apple; blackberry | apple, blackberry |
Blueberry and nectarine sauce | Blueberry and nectarine sauce | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | . | zz | blueberry; peach | blueberry, peach |
Braised sauerkraut | Braised sauerkraut | savoury | . | Winter | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | cabbage | cabbage |
Broad bean guacamole | Broad bean guacamole | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad bean paste | Broad bean paste | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Leonie Katekar | Leonie Katekar | broad bean; peas | broad bean, peas |
Broad bean soup | Broad bean soup | soup | vegan option | Spring | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad bean soup with carrots | Broad bean soup with carrots | soup | vegan | Winter | . | zz | broad bean; carrot | broad bean, carrot |
Broad bean, feta and mint bruschetta | Broad bean, feta and mint bruschetta | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | . | Deborah Taylor | Deborah Taylor | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad bean, leek and fennel top risotto | Broad bean, leek and fennel top risotto | savoury | veg option | Spring | Lisa Walton | Lisa Walton | broad bean; fennel; leek | broad bean, fennel, leek |
Broad beans fuul midammis | Broad beans fuul midammis | savoury | vegan | Winter | Liz Whiting | Liz Whiting | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad beans linguine with ricotta | Broad beans linguine with ricotta | savoury | veg | Spring | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad beans with pecorino | Broad beans with pecorino | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | . | Deborah Taylor | Deborah Taylor | broad bean | broad bean |
Broad beans: various recipes | Broad beans: various recipes | savoury | . | . | various | various | broad bean | broad bean |
Broccoli and snow pea stir fry | Broccoli and snow pea stir fry | savoury | vegan | Spring | Pam Rowley | Pam Rowley | broccoli; nuts; peas | broccoli, nuts, peas |
Broccoli potato rice casserole | Broccoli potato rice casserole | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | broccoli; potato; rice | broccoli, potato, rice |
Buckwheat, rocket and carrot salad | Buckwheat, rocket and carrot salad | salad | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | . | zz |
Burmese barbecued pork shoulder | Burmese barbecued pork shoulder | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | pork | pork |
Cape gooseberry jam | Cape gooseberry jam | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Spring | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | cape gooseberry | cape gooseberry |
Caramelised pumpkin, walnut and fetta salad | Caramelised pumpkin, walnut and fetta salad | salad | veg | Winter | Mary Rankin | Mary Rankin | pumpkin; nuts | pumpkin, nuts |
Cardamom fudge | Cardamom fudge | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | . | zz |
Carob chocolate | Carob chocolate | sweet | veg | Summer | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | chocolate | chocolate |
Carrot and barley patties | Carrot and barley patties | savoury | veg | Spring | Olivia Wykes | Olivia Wykes | . | zz |
Carrot and sweet potato soup Thai style | Carrot and sweet potato soup Thai style | soup | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | carrot; sweet potato | carrot, sweet potato |
Carrot rose with goat's curd | Carrot rose with goat's curd | savoury | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kobi Ruzicka | Kobi Ruzicka | carrot | carrot |
Cavolo nero with chilli | Cavolo nero with chilli | savoury | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | kale | kale |
Cheese and herb 'puffs' | Cheese and herb 'puffs' | savoury | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | cheese | cheese |
Chickpea bliss balls | Chickpea bliss balls | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | chickpeas | chickpeas |
Chickpea flour roti | Chickpea flour roti | savoury | vegan | . | Ritika Mahajan | Ritika Mahajan | flour | flour |
Chocolate making | Chocolate making | sweet | vegan | Summer | Lisa Walton | Lisa Walton | chocolate | chocolate |
Chocolate mousse | Chocolate mousse | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | chocolate; sweet potato | chocolate, sweet potato |
Chocolate raspberry brownies | Chocolate raspberry brownies | sweet | veg | Summer | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | chocolate; raspberry | chocolate, raspberry |
Chocolate zucchini muffins | Chocolate zucchini muffins | sweet | veg | Winter | Fay Loveland | Fay Loveland | chocolate; zucchini | chocolate, zucchini |
Choko gratin | Choko gratin | savoury | . | Summer | . | zz | choko | choko |
Cooked radishes | Cooked radishes | savoury | vegan | Spring | . | zz | radish | radish |
Cos lettuce salad with walnuts and pickled red grapes | Cos lettuce salad with walnuts and pickled red grapes | salad | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | grape; lettuce; walnut | grape, lettuce, walnut |
Cranberries black bean ‘meatballs’ | Cranberries black bean ‘meatballs’ | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beans | beans |
Cream of jerusalem artichoke soup | Cream of jerusalem artichoke soup | soup | veg option | Autumn | . | zz | jerusalem artichoke | jerusalem artichoke |
Creamy mushroom soup with rosemary croutons | Creamy mushroom soup with rosemary croutons | soup | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Mimi Biggadike | Mimi Biggadike | mushroom | mushroom |
Crunch turnip crumble | Crunch turnip crumble | savoury | veg | Winter | Keryn Johnson | Keryn Johnson | turnip | turnip |
Cumquat pickle | Cumquat pickle | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | . | zz | cumquat | cumquat |
Cumquat schnapps | Cumquat schnapps | drink | vegan | Winter | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | cumquat | cumquat |
Curing black olives | Curing black olives | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | olives | olives |
Curing green olives | Curing green olives | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | olives | olives |
Dairy-free mac and cheese | Dairy-free mac and cheese | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | nuts; pasta | nuts, pasta |
Dairy-free vegetarian lasagne | Dairy-free vegetarian lasagne | savoury | veg | Autumn | . | zz | eggplant; pasta; pumpkin; zucchini | eggplant, pasta, pumpkin, zucchini |
Dill dip | Dill dip | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | . | zz |
Easy but nourishing biscuits | Easy but nourishing biscuits | sweet | veg | Summer | . | zz | . | zz |
Eggless omelette | Eggless omelette | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | . | zz |
Eggplant and tomato casserole | Eggplant and tomato casserole | savoury | veg | Summer | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | eggplant; tomato | eggplant, tomato |
Eggplant dip (aka baba ganoush) | Eggplant dip (aka baba ganoush) | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | eggplant | eggplant |
Eggplant pickles (or brinjal) | Eggplant pickles (or brinjal) | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | eggplant | eggplant |
Elderflower champagne | Elderflower champagne | drink | vegan | Summer | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | elderflower | elderflower |
Feather-light sponge | Feather-light sponge | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | . | zz |
Feijoa chutney | Feijoa chutney | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Dee Fielding | Dee Fielding | feijoa | feijoa |
Feijoa jelly | Feijoa jelly | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | Pam Rowley | Pam Rowley | feijoa | feijoa |
Fennel pasta | Fennel pasta | savoury | veg | Spring | . | zz | fennel; pasta | fennel, pasta |
Finnish vegetable salad (rosolli) | Finnish vegetable salad (rosolli) | salad | veg | Summer | Marjatta Jovmakka | Marjatta Jovmakka | beetroot; carrot; potato | beetroot, carrot, potato |
Fresh bean salad | Fresh bean salad | salad | veg | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | beans; tomato | beans, tomato |
Fresh broad bean falafels | Fresh broad bean falafels | savoury | vegan | . | Maude Farrugia | Maude Farrugia | broad bean | broad bean |
Fresh pea soup | Fresh pea soup | soup | veg option | Spring | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | peas | peas |
Frittata or chickpea bread | Frittata or chickpea bread | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | chickpea; flour | chickpea, flour |
Fruit bugs | Fruit bugs | sweet | vegan | . | Brittany Mueller | Brittany Mueller | . | zz |
Fruit flummery | Fruit flummery | sweet | veg | Summer | Stephen Onians | Stephen Onians | babaco; passionfruit | babaco, passionfruit |
Fruit sponge | Fruit sponge | sweet | veg | Summer | Fay Loveland | Fay Loveland | . | zz |
Gazpacho - cold spanish soup | Gazpacho - cold spanish soup | soup | vegan | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | cucumber; tomato | cucumber, tomato |
German apple pie | German apple pie | sweet | veg | Autumn | Jenny Disney | Jenny Disney | apple | apple |
Gluten free pumpkin and ricotta pie | Gluten free pumpkin and ricotta pie | savoury | vegan | Autumn | Vivi Riches | Vivi Riches | pumpkin | pumpkin |
Gorgeous feijoa almond cake | Gorgeous feijoa almond cake | sweet | veg | Autumn | Olivia Wykes | Olivia Wykes | feijoa; nuts | feijoa, nuts |
Granny Smith sorbet | Granny Smith sorbet | sweet | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | apple | apple |
Green babaco chutney | Green babaco chutney | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | Stephen Onians | Stephen Onians | babaco | babaco |
Green babaco salad | Green babaco salad | salad | . | Autumn | Stephen Onians | Stephen Onians | babaco; nuts | babaco, nuts |
Green ricotta gnocchi | Green ricotta gnocchi | savoury | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | cheese; silverbeet; spinach | cheese, silverbeet, spinach |
Green tomato pickle | Green tomato pickle | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | onion; tomato | onion, tomato |
Green tomato pickles | Green tomato pickles | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Gillian Neave | Gillian Neave | onion; tomato | onion, tomato |
Guava jelly | Guava jelly | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | Helen Vavala | Helen Vavala | guava | guava |
Homemade lemon drink | Homemade lemon drink | drink | vegan | Summer | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | lemon | lemon |
Homemade sauerkraut | Homemade sauerkraut | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | apple; cabbage | apple, cabbage |
Honey and pine nut tart | Honey and pine nut tart | sweet | veg | Summer | Sandra Withers | Sandra Withers | honey | honey |
Honey baked persimmons | Honey baked persimmons | sweet | veg | Autumn | . | zz | honey; persimmon | honey, persimmon |
Horseradish dressing | Horseradish dressing | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Autumn | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | horseradish | horseradish |
Hot cucumber soup | Hot cucumber soup | soup | veg option | Summer | . | zz | cucumber | cucumber |
Hot spiced cherries | Hot spiced cherries | sweet | vegan | Summer | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | cherry | cherry |
Hummus | Hummus | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | chickpeas | chickpeas |
Hummus | Hummus | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | chickpeas | chickpeas |
Indo-Chinese fried rice | Indo-Chinese fried rice | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | rice | rice |
Infused chilli oil (peperoncini sott'olio) | Infused chilli oil (peperoncini sott'olio) | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | chilli | chilli |
Irish strawberry jelly | Irish strawberry jelly | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | . | zz | strawberry | strawberry |
Italian pickled zucchini | Italian pickled zucchini | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Stephen Onians | Stephen Onians | zucchini | zucchini |
Italian veggies sott'olio (pickled veggies under oil) | Italian veggies sott'olio (pickled veggies under oil) | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | capsicum; eggplant; tomato; zucchini | capsicum, eggplant, tomato, zucchini |
Kale, cauliflower & almond soup | Kale, cauliflower & almond soup | soup | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Melanie Sheard | Melanie Sheard | cauliflower; celery; kale; leek | cauliflower, celery, kale, leek |
Kassoundi | Kassoundi | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | chilli; ginger; tomato | chilli, ginger, tomato |
Kiwifruit and mint frappe | Kiwifruit and mint frappe | sweet | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | kiwifruit; mint | kiwifruit, mint |
Lamb kefta | Lamb kefta | savoury | . | Spring | . | zz | lamb | lamb |
Larb | Larb | savoury | vegan option | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | . | zz |
Leek and parsley soup | Leek and parsley soup | soup | vegan | Spring | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | leek; parsley | leek, parsley |
Leeks and gruyere | Leeks and gruyere | savoury | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kobi Ruzicka | Kobi Ruzicka | cheese; leek | cheese, leek |
Lemon and turmeric rice | Lemon and turmeric rice | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | rice | rice |
Lemon curd | Lemon curd | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | lemon | lemon |
Lemon curd and other citrus curds | Lemon curd and other citrus curds | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | lemon; lime; orange | lemon, lime, orange |
Lemon delicious | Lemon delicious | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | lemon | lemon |
Lemon mousse | Lemon mousse | sweet | veg | Spring | Doris Glier | Doris Glier | lemon | lemon |
Lemon pickle | Lemon pickle | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Meera Govil | Meera Govil | lemon | lemon |
Lemon sponge | Lemon sponge | sweet | veg | Spring | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | lemon | lemon |
Lemon syrup cake | Lemon syrup cake | sweet | veg | Summer | . | zz | lemon | lemon |
Lettuce salad with bacon dressing | Lettuce salad with bacon dressing | salad | . | Winter | Jenny Disney | Jenny Disney | lettuce | lettuce |
Lilly pilly cordial | Lilly pilly cordial | drink | vegan | Summer | . | zz | lilly pilly | lilly pilly |
Low fat persimmon muffins | Low fat persimmon muffins | sweet | veg | Autumn | . | zz | persimmon | persimmon |
Mandarin and grapefruit cake | Mandarin and grapefruit cake | sweet | veg | Winter | . | zz | grapefruit; orange | grapefruit, orange |
Marinated mushroom salad | Marinated mushroom salad | salad | vegan | Autumn | Elaine Hamlet | Elaine Hamlet | mushroom | mushroom |
Marmalade toffee | Marmalade toffee | sweet | vegan | . | Lachlan Shackleton-Fergus | Lachlan Shackleton-Fergus | marmalade | marmalade |
Medlar jelly | Medlar jelly | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | medlar | medlar |
Meringue eggs | Meringue eggs | sweet | veg | Spring | . | zz | . | zz |
Middle Eastern inspired pickled vegetables | Middle Eastern inspired pickled vegetables | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | beetroot; cauliflower; garlic | beetroot, cauliflower, garlic |
Midyim berry and apple pastry slice | Midyim berry and apple pastry slice | sweet | veg | Autumn | . | zz | apple; midyim berry | apple, midyim berry |
Mint and lime pesto | Mint and lime pesto | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Summer | . | zz | lime; mint | lime, mint |
Mint jelly | Mint jelly | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | mint | mint |
Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots, prunes and almonds | Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots, prunes and almonds | savoury | . | . | Robin Gale-Baker | Robin Gale-Baker | apricot; lamb | apricot, lamb |
Mulberry and apple jam | Mulberry and apple jam | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Helen Vavala | Helen Vavala | apple; mulberry | apple, mulberry |
Mushroom and parsley soup | Mushroom and parsley soup | soup | veg | Summer | . | zz | mushroom | mushroom |
Mushroom risotto | Mushroom risotto | savoury | veg | Autumn | Rachel Bishop | Rachel Bishop | mushroom | mushroom |
Mushroom, brussels sprouts and cheese sauce | Mushroom, brussels sprouts and cheese sauce | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Winter | . | zz | brussel sprouts; mushroom | brussel sprouts, mushroom |
Naan | Naan | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | flour | flour |
Nasturtium cheese dip | Nasturtium cheese dip | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Summer | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | nasturtium | nasturtium |
Nasturtium flower vinegar | Nasturtium flower vinegar | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Linda Cornelissen | Linda Cornelissen | nasturtium | nasturtium |
Nasturtium leaf salsa verde | Nasturtium leaf salsa verde | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | garlic; nasturtium | garlic, nasturtium |
Nasturtium seed capers | Nasturtium seed capers | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | nasturtium | nasturtium |
Nettle soup | Nettle soup | soup | veg | Winter | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | nettle | nettle |
Noodle soup (aka thukpa) | Noodle soup (aka thukpa) | soup | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | cabbage; noodles | cabbage, noodles |
Nourishing bowls | Nourishing bowls | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | nuts | nuts |
Oat and date balls | Oat and date balls | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | dates; oats; walnut | dates, oats, walnut |
Oat and rice bars | Oat and rice bars | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | oats; rice | oats, rice |
Oaty and Fruity Muesli Bar | Oaty and Fruity Muesli Bar | sweet | veg | . | Fay Loveland | Fay Loveland | . | zz |
Oca saag aloo | Oca saag aloo | savoury | veg option | Winter | . | zz | oca | oca |
Ocean trout and frittata | Ocean trout and frittata | savoury | . | Summer | Michele Burton | Michele Burton | fish; potato | fish, potato |
Okra with cashews | Okra with cashews | savoury | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | okra | okra |
Olive oil and lemon cake | Olive oil and lemon cake | sweet | veg | Winter | David Strutt | David Strutt | lemon | lemon |
One two three ratatouille | One two three ratatouille | savoury | vegan | Summer | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | capsicum; eggplant; tomato; zucchini | capsicum, eggplant, tomato, zucchini |
Onion jam/relish | Onion jam/relish | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | onion | onion |
Orange custard tart | Orange custard tart | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | orange | orange |
Orange poached salmon fillets | Orange poached salmon fillets | savoury | . | Winter | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | orange; salmon | orange, salmon |
Orange, carrot and ginger soup | Orange, carrot and ginger soup | soup | . | Winter | Mary Rankin | Mary Rankin | carrot; garlic; orange | carrot, garlic, orange |
Oyster mushrooms | Oyster mushrooms | savoury | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Matthew Robison | Matthew Robison | mushroom | mushroom |
Pad thai | Pad thai | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | nuts; tofu | nuts, tofu |
Parsley and pecan pesto | Parsley and pecan pesto | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Spring | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | nuts; parsley | nuts, parsley |
Pasta with 'oasta' sauce | Pasta with 'oasta' sauce | savoury | veg | Spring | Doris Glier | Doris Glier | garlic; pasta | garlic, pasta |
Pea paratha | Pea paratha | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | flour; peas | flour, peas |
Peach and pecan muffins | Peach and pecan muffins | sweet | veg | Summer | Louisa Green | Louisa Green | nuts; peach | nuts, peach |
Peach and tomato gazpacho | Peach and tomato gazpacho | soup | vegan | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | peach; tomato | peach, tomato |
Peach, rocket and bush dukka salad | Peach, rocket and bush dukka salad | salad | vegan | Summer | . | zz | nuts; peach; rocket | nuts, peach, rocket |
Peanut pasta | Peanut pasta | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | pasta; peanuts | pasta, peanuts |
Pepino sauce | Pepino sauce | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | pepino | pepino |
Persimmon and amaretto sorbet | Persimmon and amaretto sorbet | sweet | veg | Autumn | . | zz | persimmon | persimmon |
Persimmon jam | Persimmon jam | sweet | vegan | Winter | Robin Gale-Baker | Robin Gale-Baker | persimmon | persimmon |
Persimmon Thai beef salad | Persimmon Thai beef salad | salad | . | Autumn | . | zz | beef; persimmon | beef, persimmon |
Pickled beans (or cucumbers) | Pickled beans (or cucumbers) | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | beans; cucumber | beans, cucumber |
Pickled chillis | Pickled chillis | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | Sylvester Hive Community Garden | chilli | chilli |
Pickled red grapes | Pickled red grapes | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | grape | grape |
Pickled tree onions | Pickled tree onions | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | . | zz | onion | onion |
Pikelets | Pikelets | sweet | veg | Summer | . | zz | . | zz |
Pineapple guava jam | Pineapple guava jam | sweet | vegan | Winter | Robin Gale-Baker | Robin Gale-Baker | guava | guava |
Plum clafoutis | Plum clafoutis | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | eggs; plums | eggs, plums |
Pomegranate lamb kebabs | Pomegranate lamb kebabs | savoury | . | Autumn | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | lamb; pomegranate | lamb, pomegranate |
Pomegranate syrup | Pomegranate syrup | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | pomegranate | pomegranate |
Potato and onion weed soup | Potato and onion weed soup | soup | vegan option | Winter | Doris Pozzi | Doris Pozzi | potato | potato |
Potato peel broth | Potato peel broth | soup | vegan | Winter | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | potato | potato |
Potato soup | Potato soup | soup | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | potato | potato |
Pumpkin and adzuki rissoles | Pumpkin and adzuki rissoles | savoury | vegan | Winter | . | zz | beans; pumpkin | beans, pumpkin |
Pumpkin and silverbeet dahl | Pumpkin and silverbeet dahl | savoury | vegan option | Winter | Rachel Bishop | Rachel Bishop | pumpkin; silverbeet | pumpkin, silverbeet |
Pumpkin curry | Pumpkin curry | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | pumpkin | pumpkin |
Puy lentils and mint | Puy lentils and mint | savoury | vegan | Autumn | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | lentils; mint | lentils, mint |
Quesadilla | Quesadilla | savoury | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | cheese | cheese |
Quick pickled zucchini | Quick pickled zucchini | savoury | vegan | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | zucchini | zucchini |
Quince crumble | Quince crumble | sweet | veg | Autumn | Julie French | Julie French | quince | quince |
Quince paste | Quince paste | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | quince | quince |
Quince tarte tatin | Quince tarte tatin | sweet | veg | Autumn | Julie French | Julie French | quince | quince |
Quinoa and red lentil soup | Quinoa and red lentil soup | soup | vegan | Winter | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | carrot; celery; kale; lentils; quinoa; silverbeet; spinach | carrot, celery, kale, lentils, quinoa, silverbeet, spinach |
Raspberry wine | Raspberry wine | drink | vegan | . | Dave Chambers | Dave Chambers | raspberry | raspberry |
Red lentil and bean soup | Red lentil and bean soup | soup | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | beans; lentils | beans, lentils |
Red salad | Red salad | salad | veg | Autumn | . | zz | pear; radicchio | pear, radicchio |
Red, green and white party dip | Red, green and white party dip | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | cheese | cheese |
Rhubarb cake | Rhubarb cake | sweet | veg | Autumn | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | rhubarb | rhubarb |
Rhubarb muffins | Rhubarb muffins | sweet | veg | . | Fay Loveland | Fay Loveland | rhubarb | rhubarb |
Rhubarb tart | Rhubarb tart | sweet | veg | Autumn | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | rhubarb | rhubarb |
Ricotta stuffed zucchini | Ricotta stuffed zucchini | savoury | veg | Summer | . | zz | zucchini | zucchini |
Roasted brussels sprouts | Roasted brussels sprouts | savoury | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | brussel sprouts | brussel sprouts |
Roasted thyme and beetroot salad | Roasted thyme and beetroot salad | salad | veg | Autumn | . | zz | beetroot; nuts | beetroot, nuts |
Rocket tabbouleh | Rocket tabbouleh | salad | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | rocket | rocket |
Root vegetable cake | Root vegetable cake | savoury | veg option | Winter | . | zz | carrot; parsnip; potato; pumpkin | carrot, parsnip, potato, pumpkin |
Roti | Roti | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | flour | flour |
Saag paneer | Saag paneer (Indian cheese in spinach sauce) | savoury | vegan option | . | Jen Willis | Jen Willis | cheese; spinach; tofu | cheese, spinach, tofu |
San choy bow | San choy bow | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Michelle Hegarty | Michelle Hegarty | bok choy; broccoli; cauliflower; lettuce | bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce |
Sauerkraut | Sauerkraut | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | Marina Bistrin | Marina Bistrin | cabbage | cabbage |
Sauerkraut salad | Sauerkraut salad | salad | vegan | Summer | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | cabbage | cabbage |
Sauerkraut soup | Sauerkraut soup | soup | . | Winter | Vera Herman | Vera Herman | cabbage | cabbage |
Sauteed kohlrabi | Sauteed kohlrabi | savoury | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | kohlrabi | kohlrabi |
Sauteed zucchini in fresh tomato glaze | Sauteed zucchini in fresh tomato glaze | savoury | vegan | Summer | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | tomato; zucchini | tomato, zucchini |
Seafood pad thai | Seafood pad thai | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Hanh Truong | Hanh Truong | . | zz |
Seed crackers | Seed crackers | savoury | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | . | . |
Semi-dried tomatoes | Semi-dried tomatoes | savoury | vegan | Summer | Karen Olsen | Karen Olsen | tomato | tomato |
Silverbeet patties | Silverbeet patties | savoury | veg | Spring | Pam Rowley | Pam Rowley | silverbeet | silverbeet |
Silverbeet, potato and tomato bake | Silverbeet, potato and tomato bake | savoury | veg | Summer | Karin Motyer | Karin Motyer | garlic; onion; potato; silverbeet | garlic, onion, potato, silverbeet |
Snow pea boats | Snow pea boats | savoury | veg | Spring | Helen Vavala | Helen Vavala | peas | peas |
Snow pea salad | Snow pea salad | salad | vegan | Winter | Dee Fielding | Dee Fielding | peas | peas |
Some simple grape recipes | Some simple grape recipes | sweet | veg | Summer | . | zz | grape | grape |
Sorrel tart | Sorrel tart | savoury | veg | Spring | . | zz | sorrel | sorrel |
Spiced chokos | Spiced chokos | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | . | zz | choko | choko |
Spiced pears | Spiced pears | sweet | vegan | Autumn | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | pear | pear |
Spicy baked cauliflower | Spicy baked cauliflower | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | cauliflower | cauliflower |
Spicy carrot dip | Spicy carrot dip | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Spring | Julie French | Julie French | carrot | carrot |
Spicy Indian tomato chutney | Spicy Indian tomato chutney | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Felicity Gordon | Felicity Gordon | tomato | tomato |
Spicy tamarillo salsa | Spicy tamarillo salsa | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | tamarillo | tamarillo |
Spicy tomato sauce | Spicy tomato sauce | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Karin Geradts | Karin Geradts | apple; tomato | apple, tomato |
Spinach and chickpea flour soup | Spinach and chickpea flour soup | soup | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | chickpeas; silverbeet; spinach | chickpeas, silverbeet, spinach |
Spinach in cream sauce with cheese gratin | Spinach in cream sauce with cheese gratin | savoury | veg | Winter | Doris Glier | Doris Glier | spinach | spinach |
Steamed taro cake | Steamed taro cake | sweet | vegan | Spring | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | taro | taro |
Stir fried bok choy | Stir fried bok choy | savoury | vegan | Spring | . | zz | bok choy | bok choy |
Strawberry granita | Strawberry granita | sweet | vegan | Summer | Stephen Onians | Stephen Onians | strawberry | strawberry |
Stuffed cabbage or silverbeet leaves | Stuffed cabbage or silverbeet leaves | savoury | vegan | Summer | Sabi Buehler | Sabi Buehler | cabbage; silverbeet; zucchini | cabbage, silverbeet, zucchini |
Sweet potato dampers | Sweet potato dampers | savoury | veg | . | Fay Loveland | Fay Loveland | sweet potato | sweet potato |
Sweet potato scones | Sweet potato scones | sweet | veg | Autumn | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | sweet potato | sweet potato |
Sweetcorn and zucchini fritters | Sweetcorn and zucchini fritters | savoury | veg | Summer | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | sweetcorn; zucchini | sweetcorn, zucchini |
Tagliatelle with artichoke sauce | Tagliatelle with artichoke sauce | savoury | . | Spring | . | zz | globe artichoke; pasta | globe artichoke, pasta |
Tamarillo and pear muffins | Tamarillo and pear muffins | sweet | veg | Winter | Keryn Johnson | Keryn Johnson | pear; tamarillo | pear, tamarillo |
Tamarillo jam | Tamarillo jam | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Winter | Dee Fielding | Dee Fielding | tamarillo | tamarillo |
Taro curry | Taro curry | savoury | veg | Winter | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | taro | taro |
Ten-minute (leeky) green beans | Ten-minute (leeky) green beans | savoury | vegan | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | beans | beans |
Thai chicken ball green curry | Thai chicken ball green curry | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | beans | beans |
Thai coconut braised lamb curry | Thai coconut braised lamb curry | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Bridget Francis | Bridget Francis | lamb | lamb |
Thai pumpkin soup | Thai pumpkin soup | soup | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | pumpkin | pumpkin |
Thai red curry fish cakes | Thai red curry fish cakes | savoury | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | beans; fish | beans, fish |
Thai vegan curry | Thai vegan curry | savoury | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Bridget Francis | Bridget Francis | . | zz |
Tofu butter masala | Tofu butter masala | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | nuts; tofu | nuts, tofu |
Tofu with mushroom gravy | Tofu with mushroom gravy | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | tofu | tofu |
Tomato and lentil soup | Tomato and lentil soup | soup | vegan | Winter | Sue Paull | Sue Paull | lentils; tomato | lentils, tomato |
Tomato passata | Tomato passata | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | tomato | tomato |
Tomato sauce | Tomato sauce | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | Iva Nash | Iva Nash | onion; tomato | onion, tomato |
Traditional lemon slice | Traditional lemon slice | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | lemon | lemon |
Tromboncino soup | Tromboncino soup | soup | vegan | Summer | Susan Palmer | Susan Palmer | rice; tromboncino | rice, tromboncino |
Tuna and veggie bake | Tuna and veggie bake | savoury | . | Winter | Michele Burton | Michele Burton | potato; sweet potato; tuna | potato, sweet potato, tuna |
Turkish raw cheesecake | Turkish raw cheesecake | sweet | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | beetroot; nuts | beetroot, nuts |
Tuscan kale chips | Tuscan kale chips | savoury | vegan | Winter | Jo Douglas | Jo Douglas | kale | kale |
Vegetable and cheese stacks | Vegetable and cheese stacks | savoury | veg | Autumn | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | eggplant; sweet potato | eggplant, sweet potato |
Vegetable bugs | Vegetable bugs | sweet | vegan | . | Brittany Mueller | Brittany Mueller | . | zz |
Vegetable pasties | Vegetable pasties | savoury | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | . | zz |
Vegetable stock concentrate | Vegetable stock concentrate | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Summer | . | zz | carrot; celery; garlic; onion; zucchini | carrot, celery, garlic, onion, zucchini |
Veggie butter masala | Veggie butter masala | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | nuts; onion; tomato | nuts, onion, tomato |
Veggie crumble | Veggie crumble | savoury | vegan | . | Vasundhara Kandpal | Vasundhara Kandpal | . | zz |
Vietnamese mango salad with coconut vinegar dressing | Vietnamese mango salad with coconut vinegar dressing | salad | . | Eltham Farmers' Market | Kelly Meredith | Kelly Meredith | cucumber; nuts | cucumber, nuts |
Walnut meringues | Walnut meringues | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | eggs; walnut | eggs, walnut |
Walnut meringues | Almond jam drop biscuits | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | nuts | nuts |
Walnut pesto | Walnut pesto | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Autumn | . | zz | garlic; nuts | garlic, nuts |
Warrigal greens and ricotta gnocchi | Warrigal greens and ricotta gnocchi | savoury | veg | Spring | . | zz | pasta; warrigal greens | pasta, warrigal greens |
Warrigal greens pesto | Warrigal greens pesto | sauce/dip/preserve | veg | Spring | Keryn Johnson | Keryn Johnson | warrigal greens | warrigal greens |
Warrigal greens, herb and cheese pizza | Warrigal greens, herb and cheese pizza | savoury | veg | Summer | . | zz | garlic; warrigal greens | garlic, warrigal greens |
Watercress soup | Watercress soup | soup | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | garlic; pear | garlic, pear |
Watermelon greek salad | Watermelon greek salad | salad | vegan | Summer | . | zz | watermelon | watermelon |
Watermelon skin pickle | Watermelon skin pickle | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | Pam Jenkins | Pam Jenkins | watermelon | watermelon |
Winter pumpkin carbonara | Winter pumpkin carbonara | savoury | vegan | Summer | Mimi Biggadike | Mimi Biggadike | pumpkin | pumpkin |
Witlof and lilly pilly salad | Witlof and lilly pilly salad | salad | vegan | Winter | . | zz | lilly pilly; witlof | lilly pilly, witlof |
Yacon and green bean salad | Yacon and green bean salad | salad | . | Autumn | . | zz | beans; yacon | beans, yacon |
Yacon syrup | Yacon syrup | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Autumn | . | zz | yacon | yacon |
Yo yos | Yo yos | sweet | veg | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | . | zz |
Yummy rhubarb | Yummy rhubarb | sweet | veg | Autumn | Robyn Currie | Robyn Currie | rhubarb | rhubarb |
Zucchini and cumin soup, with goats curd and chilli | Zucchini and cumin soup, with goats curd and chilli | soup | veg option | Autumn | Jenny Disney | Jenny Disney | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini and feta fritters | Zucchini and feta fritters | savoury | veg | Eltham Farmers' Market | Emelia Jackson | Emelia Jackson | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini and pine nut salad | Zucchini and pine nut salad | salad | vegan option | . | Megan Goodman | Megan Goodman | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini and tomato slice | Zucchini and tomato slice | savoury | veg | Summer | Julie French | Julie French | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini fritters | Zucchini fritters | savoury | veg | Summer | Carol James | Carol James | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini muffins | Zucchini muffins | sweet | veg | Summer | . | zz | nuts; zucchini | nuts, zucchini |
Zucchini pickles | Zucchini pickles | sauce/dip/preserve | vegan | Eltham Farmers' Market | Maria Ciavarella | Maria Ciavarella | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini ricotta cheese bake | Zucchini ricotta cheese bake | savoury | veg | Summer | Duang Tengtrirat | Duang Tengtrirat | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini salad | Zucchini salad | salad | vegan | Summer | Keryn Johnson | Keryn Johnson | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini slice | Zucchini slice | savoury | veg | Summer | Susan Palmer | Susan Palmer | zucchini | zucchini |
Zucchini, carrot and hazelnut cake | Zucchini, carrot and hazelnut cake | sweet | veg | Summer | Julie French | Julie French | zucchini | zucchini |
Dear editor,
My theory on why the words ‘the’ and ‘a’ rarely appear in recipes. Back in the olden days when people hand wrote recipes into their trusty exercise books, anything to shorten the process would have been helpful. Thus the ‘tsp’ etc abbreviations. The practice is still used even with recipes online because, at some stage, they all need to be manually typed in.
Just a thought.
Cheers!
Anybody got a good recipe for asparagus soup?