Spaghetti Bolognese Classico

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Spaghetti Bolognese Classico

Spaghetti Bolognese Classico

Meat Based
Voted amongst the top van life eats of all time we give you a classic and authentic Spaghetti Bolognese recipe that we make in our van all the time! A date night speciality 😉 To be really authentic a mix of both pork and beef is used but for van life storage we tend to use just beef.
5 from 1 vote
Stove top meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 2 vanlifers
Diet Meat Based

Ingredients
  

  • 110 g Dried Spaghetti Pasta
  • 250 g Beef mince
  • 400 g Chopped tomato
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Fresh Basil
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Celery
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the onion, carrot and celery. (The Zyliss Easy Pull is your best friend right now).
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until the veg starts to soften.
  • Finely chop and add the garlic to the pan.
  • Season the mince and add to the pan.
  • Stir the mince until it has browned with no pink bits remaining. Add the tomato puree and stir. Add the tin of chopped tomatoes.
  • Add the sugar and give it all a good stir. Lower the heat slightly, cover with a pan lid (loosely) and leave to cook gently for 30 minutes. Stir regularly. After 30 minutes add the dried Oregano. Meanwhile boil a pan of water and when at boiling point add the Spaghetti.
  • Chop most of the fresh Basil only leaving a few leaves for garnishing. Add the basil to the mince mixture. When the pasta is cooked (soft / al dentè) drain and serve a portion to each plate. Serve a portion of the Bolognese sauce on top. Sprinkle the cheese on top with a garnish of Basil. Buon appetito!

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 1046mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5488IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 6mg
Keyword authentic, beef, Bolognese, classic, date night, Easy, Family friendly, mince, pasta, sauce, spaghetti, tomato
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Everything Tofu Sauce

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Everything Tofu Sauce

van life recipe tofu sauce

Everything Tofu Sauce

Vegan, Vegetarian
Perfect with pasta, in a lasagne, as a dip, and with fresh potato wedges. It truly is your everything sauce and will quickly become a staple with your family.
4.50 from 2 votes
10 Ingredients or less - 30 minute meal - No cook
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dips / Sauces
Servings 4
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Firm Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 tbsp Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Stock Powder
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Try and not drink it…it’s truly that delicious.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dairy free, dips, Easy, quick, sauce, Simple, tofu, vegan
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Hunter’s Double Choc Cookies

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Hunter’s Double Choc Cookies

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Hunter’s Double Choc Cookies

Vegan, Vegetarian
Hunter is our resident snacker. Sweet or savoury he’s all over it so we always have some freshly baked cookies on hand for a 3pm pick me up.
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal - Family friendly
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Servings 16
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Pitted Dates
  • 1/2 cup Boiling water
  • 2 cup Oats
  • 2 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C
  • Add the dates and boiling water to a bowl and let soak
  • Place the oats, cacao powder and baking powder into a blender and blitz until a flour forms and pour into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the dates, water, almond butter and a 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips into a blender and blitz until a smooth mixture forms.
  • Add the mixture to the oat flour mix and stir well. If too dry add a splash of plant based milk.
  • Stir through the remaining choc chips.
  • Roll into 16 balls and push down on a lined baking tray with a fork.
  • Bake for 15 minutes
  • Best served warm with a hot cacao! If you manage not to eat them all in one sitting they will last 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, kids, plant based, vegan
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Emilly’s Warming Pumpkin Dahl

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Emilly’s Warming Pumpkin Dahl

van life pumpkin dahl

Emilly’s Warming Pumpkin Dahl

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Vegan, Vegetarian
One pot dinners will forever be a winner in the van. Less dishes and a whole lot of flavour is what we like best!
5 from 1 vote
No fridge - One-pan - Stove top meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 2
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tsp Tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli
  • 160 g Dried Red Lentils
  • 400 g Diced Pumpkin
  • 400 g Fresh Tomato
  • 2 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 100 g Spinach
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Except for the spinach and peas, place everything in a pot and cook on a medium heat until all the liquid is absorbed and a thick dahl has formed. This will take about 30-40 minutes.
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking add the spinach and the peas. Serve with fresh lettuce or your favourite bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 26gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1199mgPotassium: 2243mgFiber: 30gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 24041IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 10mg
Keyword autumn, Curry, Easy, pumpkin, spicy, vegan, vegetarian
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Michael’s Hearty Breakfast Oatmeal

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Michael’s Hearty Breakfast Oatmeal

Michael’s Hearty Breakfast Oatmeal

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Vegan, Vegetarian
Cold winter mornings call for giant bowls of oatmeal with all the topping. This simple oatmeal is sure to keep you feeling satisfied all the way till lunch!
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal - 5 ingredients or less - No fridge - One-pan - Stove top meal
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Sultana

Instructions
 

  • Place the oats, coconut, water and sultanas in a saucepan and heat on a medium heat until the water is absorbed and the oats are creamy
  • Place into a bowl and top with all your favourites
  • Top with peanut butter / fresh fruit / nuts & seeds
  • The perfect start to your day when you’ve got a full day of driving or exploring to do. Serves 2 – or one very hungry Michael!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg
Keyword breakfast, Easy, Oats, vegan
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Vegan Chilli with Dressed Green Beans

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Vegan Chilli with Dressed Green Beans

Vegan Chilli with Dressed Green Beans

Vegan, Vegetarian
This is a perfect vegan winter warmer recipe. There is nothing better than returning to the warmth of the van after a long walk and warming your tum up with a scrummy chilli.
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal - Leftovers
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 2
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

For the chilli

  • 2 sticks Celery
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Red pepper
  • 1 Courgette
  • 100 g Mushrooms
  • 250 g Soy mince
  • 1 can Kidney beans
  • 1 can Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1 tbsp Rapeseed / Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Hot Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp All spice
  • 1 Vegetable stock cube
  • Salt & pepper
  • Jalapeno chillies

For the dressed beans

  • 200 g Green beans
  • 1 tbsp Rapeseed / Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Tahini
  • 1/2 Lime or lemon juice
  • Mint
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

For the chilli

  • Prepare the vegetables before starting – I like to finely chop the celery, carrot and onion whilst keeping the other vegetables a little chunkier.
  • Add the oil to a large pan and sweat the onion, carrot and celery for a few minutes until they start to soften. After this, add the mushrooms followed by the courgette and pepper and sweat for a few minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and crushed garlic cloves to the pan, stir and cook out for 2-3 minutes (make sure the garlic doesn’t burn)
  • Following this, add the herbs and spices and crumble in the stock cube. Stir in for 1-2 minutes to bring out the flavour of the spices.
  • Add the soya mince followed by the can of chopped tomatoes and kidney beans. You may need to add some water at this point to thin out the sauce to a consistency of your liking.
  • Simmer for at least 15 minutes, but ideally for 25 -30 minutes to really bring out the flavours.
  • Add salt/pepper to taste, before serving with a few jalapenos sprinkled on top. Goes well with brown rice/tortilla chips/green beans/flatbreads.

For the beans

  • The easiest way to make the dressing is to add the ingredients to an empty jar with a lid and shake until mixed. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients together in a large dish. Steam/simmer the green beans until tender but with a little bite and drizzle over dressing before serving.

Notes

Save any leftovers in the fridge – it tastes even better the next day! Alternatively use lentils or extra vegetables to replace soya mince.
The recipe for the green beans works well with other green vegetables e.g. broccoli/kale/peas.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1248mgPotassium: 1771mgFiber: 17gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 8815IUVitamin C: 135mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 12mg
Keyword chilli, intermediate, plant based, spicy, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
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Easy peanut butter cookies

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Easy peanut butter cookies

Easy peanut butter cookies

Vegetarian
Super quick and easy to make. Perfect treat for enjoying with a cup of tea!
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal - 5 ingredients or less - No fridge
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Baking
Servings 10
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Peanut butter ( smooth or crunchy)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Chocolate buttons (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
  • Combine peanut butter, pinch of salt, sugar and egg, mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheets, press down a little with a fork.
  • Bake for 6-8 mins.
  • Remove from oven and pop a chocolate button onto each biscuit while still hot.
  • Leave to cool and enjoy !!!

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, biscuits, Snack, sweet, vegetarian
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Lasagna in the Omnia Oven

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Lasagna in the Omnia Oven

Lasagna in the Omnia Oven

Meat Based
Not having an oven doesn't mean lasagna is off the menu. Especially with the Omnia oven. This super quick and easy recipe uses pre-made ingredients so you can stick everything in the oven and relax
3.10 from 10 votes
30 minute meal - 5 ingredients or less - Stove top meal
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 2
Diet Meat Based

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 11-12 pasta sheets
  • 100 ml Bechamel sauce Pre-made
  • 1 tub Ragu sauce Pre-made
  • 40 g Grated cheese

Instructions
 

  • Dip the lasagna sheets one at a time for 15 seconds in boiling water.
  • Layer the sheets in the Omnia
  • Pour over the bechamel and ragù
  • Add another layer of pasta sheets
  • Repeat the layers until the pan is filled!!
  • Cover the last layer to taste with grated cheese
  • Cook in the Omnia oven over the stove top for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 115gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, italian, lasagne, no prep, omnia, pasta, quick, Simple
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Omnia Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

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Omnia Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

These spinach and ricotta rolls put a twist on a classic italian dish. Instead of using pasta, this dish uses pastry. In this case they are cooked in the Omnia oven, but they could be cooked in a conventional oven or pan instead.

omnia spinache ricotta

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Omnia edition

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Vegetarian
These spinach and ricotta rolls can be cooked in a conventional oven, Omnia oven or even a pan
5 from 1 vote
10 Ingredients or less - 30 minute meal - Stove top meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 150 g flour
  • 100 g butter cubed
  • 3-4 tbsp water

For the filling

  • 200 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 bag spinach
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp parmesan grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

The pastry

  • Mix the butter and flour until like breadcrumbs. Slowly add in water to bind all together.
  • Let it rest

The filling

  • In the meantime cook the spinach with a drizzle of oil
  • Once cooked (mince if you want) add together with ricotta, egg and grated cheese.
  • Then roll out the dough, roll out the filling and create a roll, cut it and put it in the stove, cook 15 minutes, turn them after the first 5 minutes.
  • Let it cool down and enjoy it

Notes

You can also add a basic tomato sauce (maybe leftover pasta sauce) over the top, and add some extra grated cheese for a really extravagent dish.
You may need to cook in batches if they are not packed tightly in the Omnia oven (they may take longer to cook if more in the oven though!)

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7568IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 4mg
Keyword italian, omnia, pasta, vegetarian
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Traditional Slovak Fresh Curd Cheese Spread

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Traditional Slovak Fresh Curd Cheese Spread

Traditional Slovak Fresh Curd Cheese Spread

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Vegetarian
This traditional slovakian spread is super simple to make, ideal for a picnic!
5 from 1 vote
5 ingredients or less - No cook - No water
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Outdoor, Snacks
Servings 6
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Fridge

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Curd cheese or hard cottage cheese
  • 80 g Butter / Buttermilk or Vegetable spread
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 handful Chives
  • 1 tsp Red dry paprika

Instructions
 

  • Take a medium size bowl and mixed together cheese, soften butter (spread), chives, salt and spices all together with fork till you have a smooth consistency of spread.
  • This can be eaten straight away or for better flavor put to the fridge for couple hours.
  • You can spread it on slice of bread, toast or any kind of bread. Best together with fresh tomatoes, radish or cucumber. Good appetite.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 553mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword curd cheese spread, easy recipe, no cook, picnic, slovak cuisine
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