LEEK SOUP. Stew outer part of 1 lb leeks until tender, liquidise or sieve with 4 oz cooked potatoes. Add vegetable stock or water to desired thickness. Stir in a little oil and Barmene to taste just before serving. LENTIL P A T E . Simmer 8oz. red lentils in pint of water until soft, about 20 mins., stir in 2oz. wholemeal bread crumbs and chopped fresh mint or dried herbs, salt or yeast extract and oil (dstsp. )to taste. Leave to set and serve cold with salad. (N. B. Green lentils need pre-soaking and longer cooking.) SPRING SALAD. Slice very finely the leek hearts, mixed greens .(preferably darker) new growth of sprouting brocoli, sprouts or sprout tops, spring greens, sorrel, landcress, chickweed, dandelion, celeriac, comfrey. (See "Saladings" by Mabel Cluer, Publications page.) Mix with finely grated carrot, chopped cooking apple and sultanas (preferably soaked). Serve with homemade salad dressing made by whipping oil with equal amount of lemon juice. WHOLEMEAL BREAD .(See Vegan recipe books) A P P L E CRUNCH. Place 1 lb. sliced apples and 3 oz. raisins in layers in a pie dish. Top with 4 oz. porridge oats (or other flaked cereals)that have been stirred up in 2 oz. oil. Cook for 30 mins. at 300 F. P L A M I L CUSTARD. Mix heaped tblsp. custard powder with 2 tblsp. Plamil. Pour on \ pint of boiling water, stir to make thick custard. Beat in cold Plamil and sugar to taste. Should not be necessary to return to pan to thicken. If Plamil is cold from the fridge, warm before stirring in powder by standing in bowl of hot water.
N. B. Quantities needed vary greatly. The main dishes give 4-6 good portions. 'Left-overs' make good sandwich fillings. In planning the menus, attention has been given to balanced protein and to vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C and iron which people seem to need especially in the Spring. Sorrel (a perennial), land cress and leeks are easily, grown in small gardens and are an especially good standby in early Spring. There is still time to sow some for next Spring. Barmene, a yeast extract like Mar mite, is produced by Mapletons and can be bought at Health Stores. It is included frequently in vegan recipes because a teaspoonful daily will meet recommended B12 intake.
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