Who needs meat?

Firstly - a thank you to those who send comments. In answer to Mo's query, the recipe in the previous posting could be altered by substituting ground almonds for the coconut and adding your chosen flavouring. Worth a try. So pleased you are all enjoying my blog.
Now, on to the recipes for the day, burgers made without meat.
Cheese and Lentil Burgers
5 oz red lentils, cooked until soft then drained,
1 egg, beaten
2 canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped,
2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pint fresh breadcrumbs, crumbed,
salt and pepper to taste (add at end)
1 tsp. dry mustard (optional)
flour or crushed crisps
Put everything but the flour/crisps into a large bowl and mix well. With floured hands, form into eight rounds and pat into burger shape. Dip in the flour or crisps to coat and fry in shallow oil until golden, turning once.

Potato Kugel serves 4 - 6
6 medium potatoes, skins on, grated,
3 carrots, topped and tailed, grated
1 large onion, finely chopped,
1 slice brown bread, crumbed
2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tblsp cooking oil,
2 tblsp. chopped parsley
2 oz grated cheese,
1/2 oz butter or margarine
Mix together the potatoes, carrots and onion. Pour over the eggs/oil. Stir in the parsley and breadcrumbs. Pile into a greased heatproof dish and level top. Dot with the butter and bake at 190C. 350F, Gas 4 for half and hour. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and cook on for a further 15 or so minutes until the cheese has melted and browned.
Serve hot with a salad. Any leftovers can be eaten cold with a mug of hot soup.