Marion’s Kitchen meat-free recipes | Marion's Kitchen https://www.marionskitchen.com/category/meat-free/ Bringing the Best Flavours of Asia to Home Kitchens Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:57:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.marionskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/favicon.png Marion’s Kitchen meat-free recipes | Marion's Kitchen https://www.marionskitchen.com/category/meat-free/ 32 32 5-ingredient Miso Broccoli Orecchiette https://www.marionskitchen.com/5-ingredient-miso-broccoli-orecchiette/ Mon, 06 May 2024 13:07:10 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=94413 This 5-ingredient miso broccoli orecchiette is the perfect budget-friendly weeknight pasta dish. A fusion pasta recipe that requires minimal ingredients.

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Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that are the best. Case in point: this 5-ingredient miso broccoli orecchiette, a gloriously good pasta dish that’s silky smooth, savoury and only takes minutes to make. Add a sprinkle of chilli flakes on at the end if you a) want to up it to six ingredients and b) feel like a little spicy kick.

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]]> Chilli Crisp Yoghurt Eggs https://www.marionskitchen.com/chilli-crisp-yoghurt-eggs/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:40:59 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=94046 These chilli crisp yoghurt eggs are my take on cilbir, the Turkish dish of eggs on a garlic yoghurt base. Quick and easy, it’s ideal for any time of the day.

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]]> Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta https://www.marionskitchen.com/tomato-garlic-butter-pasta/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:46:25 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=93742 Here, I’m taking my famous garlic butter pasta linguini that took my socials by storm and giving it a brand new look: fresh cherry tomatoes that add a hint of sweetness, plus a mound of bouncy homemade pasta lovingly made from scratch. Of course, you could totally use store-bought instead if you prefer – it’ll still be the perfect vessel for lashings of this winning, savoury sauce. Some people would call this tomato garlic butter pasta fusion. I just call it delicious.

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]]> Fresh Pasta From Scratch https://www.marionskitchen.com/fresh-pasta-from-scratch/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:40:23 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=93774 Pasta: it’s a true love affair of mine, especially the fusion kind. And, while I’m definitely not adverse to using store-bought, there’s something special about making your own fresh pasta from scratch. This is my go-to homemade recipe that’s always served me well, where I tend to favour a ratio of 1 egg per 100g of flour. Give it a whirl when you have some time up your sleeve and taste the difference.

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]]> Microwave Apple Pie with Five Spice https://www.marionskitchen.com/microwave-apple-pie-with-five-spice/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:39:42 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=90772 Sweet and tart. Flaky and buttery. This apple pie may have an untraditional cooking method, but who gives a fiddle when it tastes this good. Grab your apples, unroll your pastry and let’s bake up a beaut.

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]]> Cooking oil disposal for the win https://www.marionskitchen.com/article/used-waste-cooking-oil-disposal-recycling/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:30:03 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?post_type=article&p=79101 What to do with used cooking oil, including recycling and reusing.

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Cooking oil disposal for the win

What to do with used cooking oil, including recycling and reusing.

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If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you’ll know I have a special place in my heart for deep-frying. Fried chicken, crispy prawn cutlets, wontons, fishcakes… you can’t beat it. With that in mind, one of the most popular questions that gets asked on my various social channels is, ‘Can I reuse my oil after deep frying?’ And also, when you’re done with it, what’s the best way to get rid of cooking oil? Read on as I tackle these hot topics in turn.

What to do with used cooking oil

Deep-frying: totally love it as a cooking method, but what about all that oil? Here’s how to reuse – and safely dispose – it.

Cleaning your cooking oil

First off, decide whether the oil you’ve just used is good to go again. And you’ve got to use a bit of common sense with this. For one thing, I always think about the flavour or the smell of the oil I’ve just used. So if I’ve been deep-frying something that’s particularly fragrant, maybe fish or something that’s coated with a strong marinade, I probably wouldn’t re-use it. But if I’ve been lightly frying some coated chicken or something vegetarian or tempura, then I’ll probably use the oil again.

Start off with just a large bowl or a pot, that I place a strainer on top of. Next, line the strainer with some kitchen paper – it will slow down how much of that oil gets drained through. The idea is that we want to remove all of the little bits and pieces in the oil, because that residue is what’s going to turn your oil rancid.

Used waste cooking oil disposal recycling

Now you want to do this pretty soon after you’ve been cooking, as you don’t want those bits and pieces to sit in the oil for too long. So wait until the oil is cooled down enough so it’s just warm and not dangerous. Then, using a ladle, scoop off the oil from the top that’s pretty clean – the particles from your frying should have settled on to the bottom of the pan. Once you get to the part of the oil where a lot of the particles are, stop.

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Storing your oil

It’s a helpful idea to check the colour of your oil that’s drained through – it can be a good deciding factor whether you should keep it or not. Again, use your common sense. If it’s quite a light colour, you could probably use it a couple more times for similar recipes. But, if it looks very dark or it has a rancid or strong smell, then it’s time to throw that in the bin.

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Now you’ve got your clean oil, pour it into a container, then put a label on it so you know what it is, as well as the current date. The best place to keep your reserved oil is in the fridge. I generally try to use it up within a couple of weeks.

Recycling oil

There comes a time when you need to chuck your cooking oil. But you should always be mindful of how you dispose of it.


First off, check online for any local facilities that recycle oil cooking oil. It’s becoming increasingly popular and accessible, so is a great first place to start. Cooking oils can actually be filtered and recycled into lots of other useful products, plus ensures it doesn’t lead to plumbing or environmental problems. In Australia, recyclingnearyou.com.au is a fantastic resource when it comes to responsibly getting rid of all manner of items from your household, while over in the US, the government suggests checking earth911.com. 


To recycle old or used cooking oil, collect it in a sealable, non-breakable container and drop it off at a recycler that accepts oil. You can keep saving it in one large container to make the process more efficient!

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Disposing of oil

If you don’t have recycling options near you, you could try calling your local fire department to see if used oil is accepted. If you’re out of luck, don’t throw used oil down the drain or toilet as it will cause all kinds of issues. Instead, seal your cooking oil container and dispose of it in the garbage.

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]]> Cheesy Tomato & Spinach Lasagne https://www.marionskitchen.com/cheesy-tomato-spinach-lasagne/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:24:51 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=90380 A cheesy, creamy spinach and ricotta lasagne that’s a doddle to make… and only takes 15 minutes to cook? Stranger things have happened, my friend. This is smart and savvy cooking, with a spot of clever tech to help me get the job done in a jiffy.

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]]> No-Bake Coco Pops Cheesecake https://www.marionskitchen.com/no-bake-coco-pops-cheesecake/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:43:22 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=89986 If there’s one thing that takes me back to my childhood, it has to be my morning bowl of cereal. And who didn’t love the way Kellogg's® Australia Coco Pops® turned the milk chocolatey? Well, I may have adulted since then, but some things never get old. Here, I’m turning a childhood favourite breakfast cereal into a decadent no-bake dessert.

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]]> Asian Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread https://www.marionskitchen.com/asian-cheesy-pull-apart-bread/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:24:25 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=89451 Made with love, made for sharing, made for slam dunking. Dip this cheesy pull-apart bread (with an Asian twist, natch) into sweet chilli sauce, braised sauces, restorative soups and feed your soul, as well as your hungry crew.

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]]> Rice Cooker Miso, Mushroom and Kale Oatmeal Congee https://www.marionskitchen.com/rice-cooker-miso-mushroom-and-kale-oatmeal-congee/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:33:29 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=89313 Congee: it’s a comforting Chinese rice porridge recipe, but here I’m doing a switcheroo and using rolled oats instead to bring on a whole new vibe. Add a kale and mushroom topping, a drizz of chilli oil and hold on to your socks, because this recipe might just knock ‘em off. A warming breakfast or lunch to enrich your soul. Savoury. Smooth. Silky. A mighty fine-tasting morning wake-up call.

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]]> Cheesy Kimchi Pancakes https://www.marionskitchen.com/cheesy-kimchi-pancakes/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:14:29 +0000 https://www.marionskitchen.com/?p=85555 They’re quick. They’re easy to make. And my word, they’re delicious. Serve these delectable pancakes for breakfast, brunch or as part of a bigger spread if you’re in the mood for a Korean-style dinner. Oh, and handy hint: while these aren’t overly spicy, you can tone down the heat by using all water as the liquid, instead of using part-drained kimchi liquid.

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