We have revisited a classic Polish dish to include millet as well as mushrooms. When you taste it, the first thought on your mind won’t be that this is a nutrient-rich, vegetarian alternative to meat - which it undoubtedly is. Our guess is your thoughts will be closer to “yum!” and “may I have some more?”

Quiche has to be one of the most versatile savoury dishes we have. It can be served hot or cold, it can contain pretty much any filling you like, and can serve everything from a lunch centrepiece to picnic fare. We’ve created this one with Lancashire cheese, from the north of England and leeks which are the national emblem of Wales.

Please refer to The Basic Cookbook or Everyday Cookbook for the vegetable stock paste recipe.

If the zucchini you are using are too thick to fit through the feeder, cut them in half lengthwise. If they are thin, feed two or more zucchini vertically through the feeder.

You can make extra dried porcini powder, then store it in a sealable storage container in the pantry for up to 3 months.

Soy flour is available in health food shops. A vegan egg replacement can alternatively be used.

We have revisited a classic Polish dish to include millet as well as mushrooms. When you taste it, the first thought on your mind won’t be that this is a nutrient-rich, vegetarian alternative to meat - which it undoubtedly is. Our guess is your thoughts will be closer to “yum!” and “may I have some more?”

Use other vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, peppers or squash.

If the chilli is too mild, season with more cayenne pepper during step 5 to taste.

Making this savoury Greek pie can be tricky; the pastry needs to be crisp and the filling needs to be the perfect consistency – not too watery, not too dry. With this quick and easy recipe, you can be sure that your spanakopita will be perfectly crispy, perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious, even if you’ve never made one before.

This recipe from Cyprus is bursting with the fresh flavours of tomato, lemon and mint. The rice mixed with nuts and mushrooms has a crunchy and almost meaty texture. Serve as a satisfying main course or as an impressive side dish.

Filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.

To make your own quark, please refer to the recipe on Cookidoo®. Quark can also be found at specialty delicatessens or European providores. If you cannot find quark, substitute it with 250 g firm well-drained ricotta and 250 g well-drained cottage cheese.

For a heartier lunch: add 8 oz ground beef to the sauce with onions, place simmering basket onto mixing bowl lid and sauté 10 min/212°F//speed  .

Asparagus needs to be trimmed to a length that will fit into the mixing bowl. As the thickness of asparagus may vary depending on the season, adjust the cooking time accordingly (i.e. reduce the cooking time by a few minutes for thin asparagus).

Asparagus needs to be trimmed to a length that will fit into the mixing bowl. If your asparagus is thin, reduce cooking time by a few minutes.

Garnish with cheese (e.g. feta, mozzarella) and serve with fresh salad.

For a cheesy filling, divide 4-6 oz grated Monterey Jack cheese between empanadas while assembling. Before starting recipe place 4-6 oz Monterey Jack cheese, in pieces into mixing bowl and grate 3 sec/speed 7 .

We have revisited a Polish dish with this recipe to include millet as well as mushrooms. Millet is a really tasty, nutrient-rich vegetarian alternative to meat, enhanced here by the rich mushroom sauce.

Use other vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, peppers or squash.

For a crispy potsticker pan-fry steamed potstickers in 1-2 tbsp oil until golden brown.

Vegan Bolognese goes very well with vegan pasta and can also be made into a lasagne.