Cooking With Dia » Macrobiotic

Grow your own: Roasted tomato soup

Administrator — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:59:31 +0000

I have an overabundance of tomatoes ripening in the garden and have had around 3 lbs of them sitting in my fridge for the past few days. So, I thought I would make a soup. Enjoy the video I filmed in high definition just for you!

Oh Zucchini! Gluten free & vegan zucchini muffins

Administrator — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:51:22 +0000

There has been so much zucchini (courgettes as we say in the UK) growing in the garden. What to do? What to do? Well, I've left one of them to grow as big as it can...just for fun, and I baked some muffins today. Really easy recipe and instead of taking pics I filmed a video just for you!

Gluten Free & Vegan Maple Butter Sweet Potato Cookies

Administrator — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:08:19 +0000

A great gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan and yummy cookie!

Dia’s Spicy Asparagus and Spring Onion Tart (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Administrator — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:06:51 +0000

This really is a moreish dish that you can use for a dinner party. If you are like me, and love spicy food this is something very quick and easy to make. Enjoy!!!!!

Dia’s Famous Chili – Totally Vegan

Administrator — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:59:40 +0000

I had a lot of fun yesterday slow cooking this chili. It's been a while since I made any, and this turned out great! Not too spicy, but just enough heat for me.

Potato and Chili Cakes-Gluten Free & Vegan

Administrator — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:29:35 +0000

Ever wonder what to do with left over mashed potatoes? Well, instead of just bonging them in the microwave, why not make some potato cakes? You can put whatever you want in them really, and it takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. It's a great way to fry up a quick snack that is tasty!

Upside Down Zucchini and Tomato Tart-Grow your own veg

Administrator — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:05:49 +0000

Hi guys and gals! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, been dealing with complications associated with my brain shunt. I have been meaning to post a blog about growing your own veg, since that’s what I have been doing all spring and summer! What a great experience it has been, and today I bring [...]

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Two Ways

Administrator — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:25:11 +0000

I've been enjoying my purple sprouting broccoli arriving fresh every week from Abel&Cole. I encourage all of you to take advantage of this fine vegetable while it is still in season. Boiled, steamed or sauteed, purple sprouting broccoli makes a fine side dish, but here are two recipes where it takes center stage. Both are Gluten free and vegan.

Back to Basics-Simple, Spicy Risotto

Administrator — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:45:55 +0000

If you are like me, you are constantly trying to veganize dishes you remember from your pre-vegan life. I for one have been obsessing on how to make the perfect vegan mozzarella. I'm pleased to say I've finally cracked the code, and managed to make a ball of vegan mozzarella, and I will be sharing that recipe with you soon. While obsessing on things like that, I forgot that the best part of being vegan is staring right in front of me-All the wonderful fruit and veg I get every week. So, today it's back to basics with this very simple spicy risotto. If you've never made risotto before, this is a good starter recipe, and then as you get more confident, you can add whatever you like to it.

Ninth Day-Vegan Sausage Rolls

Administrator — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:01:01 +0000

Wow, already day nine of this mad experiment. Didn't think I'd get this far, eh? Well, I did. Now, finally for you I made something savory. For my American friends, a sausage roll is something the British snack on. At parties here in jolly ol' England, there is usually a mountain of mini sausage rolls. I was thinking how funny it would be to veganize them and not tell anyone, to see if they could taste the difference. For the ninth day of Christmas Dia makes for you...something savory-vegan sausage rolls!!!!!!

On the first day of Christmas-New potatoes with cucumber

Administrator — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:05:25 +0000

I am going to be posting 12 recipes for Christmas, all vegan and all scrumptalicious. I am a big Christmas person, some may find us Christmas people extremely annoying, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS.

A Vegan Thanksgiving

Administrator — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:17 +0000

Thanksgiving naturally reminds the vast majority of Americans of Turkey. For many vegans, Tofurky has become a popular favorite on the holiday, but if you are like me: vegan, American and don’t like tofu, what in the world are you going to eat? I’ve put together some suggestions for an all vegan Thanksgiving. Starters: I [...]

Fresh Sweetcorn and Chili Soup

Administrator — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:25:26 +0000

This soup is nice, thick and spicy, but not too rich. I would suggest serving it in small soup bowls as an appetizer rather than bigger portions for a main course. I chose to slow cook mine over 4 hours, but you don’t have to wait that long! I just find it tastes better if [...]

The Great British Strawberry-How to Make Strawberry Jam

Administrator — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:04:40 +0000

Today was very exciting to put it lightly. What an adventure I had with my three little dogs and mate. We piled into the car and drove down to a Pick Your Own Farm because I was dying to pick some fresh Squash--I heard this place had three different varieties and I couldn't wait to arrive. There was a set back along the way. The car overheated and started bubbling water. That didn't stop us however, and we continued the further 40 miles down to the farm.

Thai Sweetcorn Cakes (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Administrator — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:46:40 +0000

When I got home from my trip, the first thing I made was Thai Sweetcorn cakes, the way they should taste in my opinion. And they finally satisfied that 3 day long craving of hot chili with the sweetness of the corn.

Dia’s Noodle Soup

Administrator — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:54:32 +0000

Even in nice weather, people get unwell. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of noodle soup. Many have come to associate noodle soup with chicken, but as someone who does not eat meat I had to improvise.

Dia’s Macrobiotic Pizza

Administrator — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:45:26 +0000

Cooking With Dia makes Macrobiotic Pizza easy!

Dia’s Upside Down Cake (Gluten Free, Macrobiotic and Vegan)

Administrator — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:06:26 +0000

I almost fainted when I tasted this cake this afternoon--one of the most delicious desserts I have ever experienced. You may think I'm a little biased, but believe me, I'm my worst critic! For me to say this is by far the most fantastic cake I have ever made, means it tastes wonderful! And it is refined sugar free!!

Dia’s Macrobiotic Sesame and Peanut Noodles

Administrator — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:11:38 +0000

I know what you're thinking, "Macrobiotic???". Yes, Macrobiotic. Macrobiotic cooking is very similar to cooking vegan: no eggs, dairy, meat, etc. In addition--no refined sugar! If you are feeling sluggish, try going macrobiotic for 30 days and see how much better you feel!

Chick Bean Nuggets

Administrator — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:15:37 +0000

Here is a quick and easy recipe if you are on the go.

Dia’s Apple Tartlet

Administrator — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:59:52 +0000

I had a lot of fun making these for Superbowl night last Sunday. My intention was to create an entire blog focused on a vegan Superbowl party, but instead I will be posting each dish recipe by recipe throughout the next couple of weeks. The only slightly complicated part of these tartlets is making the mini pastry cases, and if you don't have the time you can find them at any food store. Unfortunately, they don't come vegan.

Dia’s Paella Pie

Administrator — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:01:17 +0000

Nothing is better to come home to on a cold winter's day than a nice warm dish of paella. In this recipe I have mixed it up a bit by turning it into a pastry less pie. I have also used Spanish ceramic dishes that are good for individually sized portions.

Baby Corn and Chili Stir Fry

Administrator — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:03:07 +0000

I don’t claim to be a vegetarian, but this dish is a fantastic vegetarian meal. Something I have trouble explaining to my carnivorous friends, is that you don’t need meat on your plate to feel full. A nice vegetable stir fry can do the trick. It is warm and comforting, and best of all delicious. [...]