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Mediterranean Kale SaladBy Ann Ogden Gaffney

Although Tuscan kale is the most tender, you can use any kale varietal to make this salad as long as the tough stems are stripped away and the leaves thinly sliced.

Creamy Aubergine and Peanut CurryBy Ann Ogden Gaffney

If using dried curry leaves add them in with the tomatoes in step 4.

Cream of Cauliflower SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLiquidize the soup in batches in a high-speed blender. Wipe out the pan. Return the blended soup to the pan to reheat.

Eggplant PolpettoneBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLooking for veggie substitute for meatballs? Eggplant polpettone are for you! They can be used in any meatball recipe.

Sauteed Rainbow ChardBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMeanwhile, prep the chard. Pull the tender leaves away from the stems and set them aside in a salad spinner. Thinly slice the stems. Set aside.

Pan Glazed TofuBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPan glazed tofu is my new fave. It gives plain tofu a richness of flavor I hardly thought possible.

Kale Braised with White WineBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIt’s hard to think of sturdy, healthy kale as a festive dish but Kale braised in white wine is simply delicious. Cooked this way, this healthy, nutritious green is a far cry from the rough way it often gets treated in the kitchen, overcooked, underseasoned, and underloved. Not here!

My Roasted Brussels SproutsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyAdd EVOO to a large bowl. Tip in the halved Brussels sprouts and quartered shallots. Sprinkle with salt. With your hands mix the vegetables together with the oil until coated.

Basic Roasted CauilflowerBy Ann Ogden GaffneyAdd the olive oil to a large bowl. Tip in the prepared cauliflower, sprinkle with salt. Using your hands, toss the cauliflower florets in the oil until covered in a thin film of oil.

Honey Roasted FigsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIn the dish, arrange the figs cut side up in a single layer. Drizzle the honey over the figs. Add the water. Sprinkle the tops of the figs with the sugar.

Creamy Broccoli SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyBlend the broccoli soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pot and heat through over a low flame. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Taste for salt. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of EVOO and a dollop of scallion gremolata.

Scallion GremolataBy Ann Ogden GaffneyChop together the scallions, parsley, and lemon zest. When roughly chopped, sprinkle with sea salt and keep chopping until the herbs are medium-fine. Add the olive oil.

Summer Veggie SpaghettiBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIn my experience, the water comes to a boil in about 20 minutes. By that time the sauce for your summer veggie spaghetti will be nearly finished. It’s fast!

Quick Napa Cabbage SlawBy Ann Ogden GaffneyQuick Napa cabbage slaw is well, quick. It comes together in no time. The secret sauce is literally the vegan hummus-based dressing. Try it

Crunchy Daikon Radish SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThis easy, crunchy daikon radish salad is tossed with a toasty sesame vinaigrette. It is the perfect light summer side for all manner of grilled foods

Grilled Halloumi SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyA favorite quick lunch of mine involves slices of grilled halloumi cheese over a mess of greens. I get bored by bagged greens, so like to trawl the market to make my own mix

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