Main Course

Rice & Corn Fusilli Pasta with Broccoli Lemon Cream
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Broccoli is a rich source of several important nutrients, including fibre, vitamins (A, C, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, and iron), and antioxidants. The florets and stems are filled with nutrients that help keep your heart and bones healthy. A delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-dense green.

Kale Miso Noodles with Tofu & Sticky Mushrooms
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A comforting noodle bowl with miso broth, tofu, kale, shiitake mushrooms, skinny soba somen noodles, and sticky sesame mushrooms. Savoury, warming, and full of umami, it is finished with spring onions and fresh coriander.

Mushroom Balls in Tomato and Basil Marinara Sauce
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Tender baked mushroom balls made with portobello mushrooms, oats, walnuts, flaxseed, nutritional yeast, umami ginger paste, parsley, and Italian herbs. Served in a rich tomato and basil marinara sauce over pasta, this is hearty vegan comfort food.

Sweet & Sour Adzuki Beans
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 70 minutes
Total Time: 85 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A simple sweet and sour adzuki bean dish baked with tamari, ume plum seasoning or brown rice vinegar, rice syrup, and onions. Serve with short-grain brown rice, sweet potato skewers, and steamed greens for a wholesome plant-based meal.

Herbed Lentil Balls with Garlic Cashew Cream
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 90 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Baked herbed lentil balls made with brown lentils, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground almonds, nutritional yeast, sesame seeds, shelled hemp, ume paste, and fresh coriander. Served with a bright roasted garlic cashew cream, they are hearty and flavourful.

Millet Sesame-Crusted Tempeh Veggie Bowl with Sweet Peanut Sauce
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A nourishing millet veggie bowl topped with sesame-crusted tempeh and a creamy sweet peanut sauce. The tempeh is marinated with tamari, garlic, ginger, lemon, and rice syrup, then baked until crisp and golden.

Red Lentil Coconut Curry
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian-Asian-Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A warming South Indian-inspired red lentil curry flavoured with fresh ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, mild curry powder, coconut milk, courgettes, tamari, coriander, and lime. Creamy, protein-rich, and comforting, it pairs well with basmati rice.

Tricolour Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Teriyaki Sauce
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A colourful quinoa and vegetable stir-fry with red onion, spring onions, carrot, mushrooms, yellow pepper, courgette, broccoli, and a bright teriyaki sauce made with tamari, mirin, date syrup, lime, garlic, and ginger. Finished with chives and toasted flaked almonds.

Mushroom Ragu over Fusilli
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A hearty vegan mushroom ragu made with shallots, garlic, button or chestnut mushrooms, shiitake, portobello, umami stock, red pesto, mirin, balsamic vinegar, tamari, herbs, nutritional yeast, and parsley. Serve over fusilli, fettuccine, polenta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty sourdough bread.

Nori Maki Rolls with Miso Soup & Skinny Soba Somen Noodles
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Simple plant-based nori maki rolls filled with short-grain brown rice, furikaki, crisp vegetables, avocado, and pickled ginger. Rolled tightly in nori and sliced into bite-sized pieces, they make a fresh Japanese-inspired meal served with miso soup and skinny soba somen noodles.

Caramelised Baked Sweet Potato with Mushrooms & Classic Hummus
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Caramelised baked sweet potatoes filled with fluffy quinoa, sautéed mushrooms, onions, herbs, and creamy classic hummus. Finished with toasted flaked almonds and spring onions, this nutrient-dense meal is filling, sweet, savoury, and satisfying.

Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A rich, creamy vegan mushroom stroganoff made with tender portobello mushrooms, umami stock, and a silky cashew-tahini sauce. Finished with fresh parsley, lemon zest, sesame seeds, and coriander, it is deeply savoury, comforting, and delicious served over fluffy basmati rice.

Tuscan Lentil Curry with Sundried Tomatoes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A hearty lentil curry inspired by Tuscan flavours, with sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, courgettes, fresh herbs, greens, and coconut cream. Green or brown lentils bring satisfying plant-based protein while the spices, tomato pesto, and umami stock create a rich, savoury depth.

Ginger Umami Quinoa & Sweet Potato Falafel with Italian Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Crisp-on-the-outside, succulent-on-the-inside falafel made with quinoa, chickpeas, sweet potato, warming spices, seaweed nori flakes, and ginger umami paste. Served with a creamy Italian-style vinaigrette, these patties are hearty, flavourful, and perfect with fresh or steamed greens.

Marlene’s Italian Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion, Middle Eastern-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A thick, creamy Italian-style dressing or dip made with nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, tahini, umeboshi plum vinegar, brown rice syrup, lemon juice, and tamari. It clings beautifully to salad greens and also works as a dip for falafel or vegetables.

Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Korma
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A mellow, fragrant chickpea korma with roasted red pepper, coconut cream, warming spices, umeboshi paste, and fresh greens. Vibrant, creamy, and family-friendly, it pairs beautifully with saffron-scented rice or another favourite grain.

Thai Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Chickpea Coconut Curry
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A comforting Thai-inspired vegetable curry with pumpkin, sweet potato, chickpeas, kaffir lime leaves, coconut cream, and a fragrant yellow curry sauce. Rich, bright, and satisfying, it is delicious with basmati rice, Thai jasmine rice, or millet.

Tempeh Bolognaise with Brown Rice Spaghetti
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A hearty plant-based bolognaise made with grated tempeh, mushrooms, umami stock, tomato pesto, fresh herbs, tahini, and sweet white miso. Served over brown rice spaghetti, it is a rich and satisfying alternative to classic Italian pasta sauce.

Spinach, Mushroom & Bean Koftas with Coriander & Basil Pesto and Golden Couscous
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian-Asian-Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Baked bean koftas made with mushrooms, spinach, kidney beans, spices, fresh coriander, sesame seeds, and buckwheat flour. Served over golden couscous with a bright coriander and basil pesto, they make a flavourful plant-based main.

Sticky Teriyaki Tofu
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Bite-sized tofu cubes simmered in a glossy, sticky teriyaki-style sauce made with tamari, mirin, ginger, garlic, syrup, lemon juice, ume plum vinegar, and kuzu. Serve with organic grains, steamed broccoli, and julienne carrots for a simple, satisfying meal.
