A vegetable and pasta casserole must be one of the cheapest yet easiest recipes to make and still it can feed so many because it is filling. I always use spelt pasta in my recipes but you can use wholewheat or wheat pasta if you prefer. You can also use buckwheat pasta or other gluten free pasta if you are intolerant to gluten. It is usually no problem freezing vegetable pasta and casseroles and the pasta doesn't become too soggy I find.
'Five Spice' is a seasoning regularly used in Chinese food. It should be available in most supermarkets (and some health food stores), just ensure it contains only spices, not additives.
A very simple and cheap dish, perfect for the mid week headache of "what should I have for dinner?".
This is a very healthy version of Pad Thai noodles and I often use both tofu and vegetables only in this recipe and it still tastes grate.
I love all mushrooms indiscriminately. I could happily eat mushrooms for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This recipe really surprised me I must say. I left the tomatoes simmering for a long time and that really made the flavours pop.
The picture accompanying this recipe is taken in the Scottish Highlands were we once went on a hike. It was marvellous.