Sage & Parsley - Elevated vegetable-forward recipes

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Everyday vegetable-forward recipes with an elevated touch.

Recipes

Vegan grain bowl with farro, smoked tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and onion in rustic setting

Italian-inspired Quick & Easy

Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato Farro with Spinach

Vegan lentil and sweet potato curry in large pan

Indian-inspired One-Pot

Easy Vegan Lentil & Sweet Potato Curry

Hearty vegan African peanut stew

West African–inspired One-Pot

African Peanut Stew – A Hug in a Bowl

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About Mel

Hi there, I'm Mel. I create seasonal recipes that put vegetables at centre stage and elevate everyday cooking.

My goal is to help you cook with confidence, savour the seasons, and bring fresh, joyful flavour to your table every day.

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Perfect swirls of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce and olives

Main Dish

Pan with farro topped with mushrooms and parsley, wooden spatula mixing everything

Vegetarian

Vegan recipes like lentil and sweet potato curry

Vegan

Artichokes on baking sheet

Quick & Easy

Stack of apple pancakes with maple syrup being poured on top of them

Breakfast

Vegan mushroom lentil wellington topped with thyme and rosemary, three pieces sliced to see flaky puff pastry and lentil texture

Holiday

Vegetarian bean soup

Soup

Two bowls of orange soup topped with pumpkin seeds

Vegetarian Cooking

The Secret Ingredient in Vegetarian Cooking: Time

Time is the most underrated ingredient in vegetarian cooking. Learn how to bring depth, richness, and umami to your kitchen — one slow, delicious moment at a time.

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Featured Seasonal Recipes

Vegetarian Tuscan farro soup in bowls

Italian One-Pot

Tuscan Farro Soup – A Cozy Italian Classic

Three stacked pancakes on plate topped with apples and maple syrup in an elegant but rustic setting.

North American

Cozy Homemade Apple Pancakes

Vegan ramen laksa in creamy yellow coconut broth with bok choy and tofu

Southeast Asian Comfort Food

Vegan Ramen Laksa With Tofu

Two plates of cremini mushroom farro with gold fork, pepper and grated cheese in bowl

Italian-inspired Gourmet

Rustic Farro With Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms

Farro: Discover The Untapped Potential Of This Ancient Grain

From nutrition and cooking times to the different types of farro and how to use them, this guide covers everything you need to cook with farro confidently.

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Helpful How-Tos

Deep brown caramelized onions in pan with wooden spatula

How To Perfectly Caramelize Onions

Bowl of green crispy pieces of kale on wooden board

How To Make Crispy Kale Chips