http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cathskitchen.co.nz en-us Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:18:12 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/166536/mexican-casserole/ Ingredients1 can brown lentils, including the liquid1 can black beans, including the liquid1 can tomatoes1 can corn1 bag baby spinach1 carrot, diced2 cups dry pasta1 cup vegetable broth¼ cup Mexi Spice MixGrated cheese, for toppingMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C.Add the lentils, black beans, tomatoes, corn, spinach, diced carrot, pasta, vegetable broth, and Mexi Spice Mix to a large casserole dish.Mix well to combine.Bake for 50 minutes.Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with grated ... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:14:11 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post166536 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/166535/homemade-vegetable-broth/ IngredientsAs many vegetables as you can fit in your potFresh or dried herbs1 bay leafSalt, to taste (optional)Black pepper, to tasteWater, enough to cover the vegetablesMethodAdd all the vegetables to your Instant Pot.Add the herbs, bay leaf, salt (if using), and black pepper.Cover the vegetables completely with water.Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.Allow the pressure to release naturally or carefully quick-release.Strain the broth, discarding the vegetables, and use as ... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:09:24 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post166535 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/152231/stewed-apple-and-oaty-crumble/ I do love a fruit based dessert and today’s was pretty good. Stewed apple, layered with coconut yoghurt and quick caramelised in the pan Oaty crumble . The Crumble Coconut Sugar , Oats, Cinnamon and 2 Ripe Bananas. Carefully cook in your pan as it will get sticky and burn. Layer it up and enjoy!... Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:03:10 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post152231 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/151011/comforting-vegan-shepherdess-pie/ Comforting Vegan Shepherdess Pie2 Tins Drained Brown Lentils1 Onion Chopped3 Cloves Garlic 1 Carrot Thinly Sliced1 Red Pepper1 C Froz Peas1 Tbsp Tomato Paste3 Bay Leaves1 Tsp Dark Soy Sauce 1 C Liquid Veg Stock 2 Tsp Corn Flour mixed in a little water to a slurry to thicken. Mash 3 Large Floury Potato’s 1/2 C Humus 1/4 Plant Based MilkSalt n Pepper to tasteIn a large frypan brown off your onions. Add garlic and your veg. Add the tomato paste into th... Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:46:12 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post151011 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149933/apple-cinnamon-pancakes/ 1 C Rolled Oats ( blend to make a flour)1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Ripe Banana 1 Tsp Vanilla 3/4 C Soy MilkNow I blended the oats first. Put oats into a bowl. Add in baking powder.  Now in the blender I added the banana and milk and vanilla. Then I poured the liquids into the dry and gently blended to mix. I spoon into the pan and add a thin slice of apple with a good sprinkle of cinnamon. Cook then flip and cook the other side. We ate ours with a wee dollop of... Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:34:44 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149933 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149538/slow-cooked-vegetable-stew/ Today’s recipe is for a Slow Cooked Vegetable Stew.  Loads of root vegetables melted together with herbs, seasoning and stock.  Cooked slowly in the oven ( I start on top of the oven to get those onions nice and brown ).  Serve with mash potato’s, or perhaps some ancient grain of choice.  Light a candle, gather up those you love and share some stories of old. Maybe instead of chasing the future we could benefit from staying in the present and we might just find ourse... Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:36:51 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149538 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149270/neat-balls-in-coconut-curry-sauce/ Neat balls 1 Block of firm Tofu (drain) 1 Tin of Cannellini Beans (drain)1 Tsp each of garlic and onion powder1 Tsp SaltBlack Pepper1 Tsp Italian Mixed Herbs 5 Tbsp Bread Crumbs or 1 slice of bread in the blenderMash together or use your hands to bring it together. Roll into balls. Pan fry or cook in airfryer for 20mins. Sauce. 1 Onion 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Tbsp Curry Powder1 Grated Carrot 1 Tsp Salt or Miso Black Pepper 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder1 Can ... Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:40:41 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149270 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149259/nourishing-pasta/ Today’s recipe is a nourishing pasta dish.I like to use either a lentil pasta or a wholemeal and very occasionally a traditional pasta. If you are going for traditional pasta buy an Italian one. They do not have altered hybridised wheat in Italy. Garlic Mushroom and Silverbeet Pasta 250g Pasta of Choice ( cook as per packet) 4 Cloves Garlic 500g Mushrooms 1 Bag Spinach or 2 C of chopped Green of choice 1 Red Onion Tin of Chopped Tomatoes ( juice removed)&nbsp... Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:51:47 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149259 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149258/perfect-rice/ Perfect Rice 1 C of Rice ( I like basmati )1/2 C Dry Brown Lentils1/2 C Quinoa 1 C Greens Kale or Silverbeet work best2 Cloves of Garlic 3 1/2 C Broth or Water1Tsp Paprika 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Italian Herbs Rinse your rice and quinoa and lentils well. Add with everything into your pot and cook with lid on over a low heat until water has evaporated and your grains and lentils are tender. It will be about 30mins. Or do what I do and use your rice cooker.&n... Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:49:41 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149258 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/post/149257/best-chilli-ever/ Chilli X2 Carrots X3 Celery Sticks 1 large onion 5 cloves Garlic 1 Red Pepper 1 Can Chop Tomatos 1 Can Red Kidney Beans 1 Can of Canellini Beans 1 Can of Black Beans 1 Can of Pinto Beans 1/3 C Tomato Paste 1/4 C Text Vegetable Protein 3/4 C Red Lentils 1 Tsp of Cayenne 1 Tsp Salt 2 Tsp Chicken Stock ( massels )1/2 Tbsp Cumin 4-5 C of water Saute your onion and veg add everything else! Simmer 30minsIt’s re... Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:45:55 +1200 http://www.cathskitchen.co.nz/blog/#post149257