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1 garlic clove, finely grated

2 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and crushed

4 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for coating

grated zest of ½ lemon

3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

70g grated vegan cheese or Cheddar cheese

½ tsp English mustard powder

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

4 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

½ tsp wholegrain mustard

Put the grated courgette in a colander, sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons of table salt and toss to distribute the salt. Set the colander over a bowl or the sink and leave for 30 minutes to drain.

Cook the spelt according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the shallots and garlic and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft but not browned. Add the cumin, mix well, then transfer to a bowl.

Put the grated courgettes in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible. Tip them into the bowl with the shallots and garlic. Add the flour and lemon zest and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of the chopped parsley, the cheese, cooked spelt, mustard powder and a generous twist of black pepper. Fry a little of the mix in a pan with a little oil, taste to check the seasoning and add more salt if necessary. Shape the mixture into 12 balls, then flatten into patties.

To make the vinaigrette, whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar and wholegrain mustard together in a bowl. Set aside. Slice the remaining green courgette into circles then mix with the yellow ribbons, the remaining chopped parsley and the cashew nuts.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add half the patties and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden on the outside and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining patties.

To serve, place two fritters on each plate, dress the courgette ribbons and rounds with the vinaigrette, season with sea salt and pepper and serve alongside the fritters.

MUSHROOM ‘RAVIOLI’ WITH SHALLOT SAUCE AND GRILLED SPRING ONIONS (#ulink_30f0a756-e801-5a60-8b07-70314a18069f)

These ‘ravioli’ are made with dumpling wrappers rather than pasta. They are very handy to have in the freezer for when you want to make this modern version of ravioli. It’s the perfect way to practise your ravioli-making skills without having to make fresh pasta. This whole dish is also dairy-free and egg-free.

Serves: 4 (makes 12 ‘ravioli’)

Preparation time: 35 minutes, plus cooling

Cooking time: around 1 hour 10 minutes

24 gyoza wrappers

1 bunch of spring onions, roots trimmed off

1 tbsp olive oil

sea salt

FOR THE MUSHROOM FILLING

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 shallot, finely diced

2 flat-cap mushrooms, finely diced (around 175g)

2 sprigs of thyme

1 bay leaf

15ml Madeira wine

FOR THE SHALLOT SAUCE

2 tbsp vegetable oil

4 shallots, finely sliced

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

400ml coconut milk

To make the mushroom filling, heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and cook for 7–10 minutes, until soft but not brown. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the mushrooms, thyme, bay leaf and season well with sea salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until all of the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, then add the Madeira and cook until it has evaporated. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf and place the mushroom mix in a container. Cover and chill.

To make the shallot sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shallots, season with sea salt, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring regularly, until they are a deep golden colour. Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes. Place in a blender and blitz until smooth, then pass through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.

To make the ravioli, gently brush the outside edges of one of the gyoza wrappers with a little water. Place a scant tablespoon of the mushroom filling in the centre and place another gyoza wrapper on top. Press the edges to seal, making sure you remove any air trapped inside. Continue with the remaining wrappers and filling until you have 12 ravioli. Arrange them in a single layer in a steamer set over a pan of boiling water (you may need to steam them in batches, keeping the cooked dumplings hot while you cook the rest). Steam for 5–7 minutes.

For the spring onions, heat a griddle pan until smoking. Drizzle the trimmed onions with the olive oil, season and grill until just blackened.

Serve 3 ravioli per portion, with the shallot sauce and grilled spring onions.

HERITAGE TOMATO, SESAME AND MISO TARTS (#ulink_bba127b6-dbec-567e-a231-d043049b2f3f)

This is the perfect dish for an impressive but light summer lunch, when tomatoes are at their finest and the rosé is flowing. Filo pastry is a versatile product to always have in the fridge, given it can be used for sweet and savoury dishes and is rather quick to cook. It’s dairy-free and egg-free, too.

Makes: 4 tarts

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes, plus cooling

6 sheets filo pastry