I had a lot of pieces of various types of cheese in the fridge, and I thought it would be a shame to let them spoil. So I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to try making some baked cheesy peppers. 😀 The result was an extremely easy-to-make and extremely tasty appetizer, which I... Continue Reading →
Castagnaccio – Tuscan Chestnut Cake – Vegan
I discovered that chestnut flour is a thing. Somehow I never thought that such a thing existed 😀 But apparently it exists and is very popular in some regions of Italy, where there are different kinds of food and desserts that incorporate it. So I decided to try it and after some research, I chose... Continue Reading →
Cabbage stew with minced beef
If you love cabbage, this recipe will definitely be to your taste. It is easy and quick to prepare, using simple ingredients, but the result is delicious. Ingredients: (for 8 servings) 500 g minced beef fresh parsley 2 yellow onions 4 stalks of celery 500 ml beef/chicken/vegetable stock (if you don't have stock, use 3-4... Continue Reading →
Curry with edamame and sweet potato (Vegan), served with pan-fried beef meatballs
This is a quick recipe for a delicious vegan curry, served alongside beef meatballs fried in a pan using just a little oil. You can choose to make this exact combination or eat them separately, basically, you have 2 delicious recipes in one ☺️ Ingredients: (for 4 servings) For the curry: 5 medium sweet potatoes... Continue Reading →
Guacamole – Vegan
Guacamole is my go-to food when I have no inspiration. 🙂 What's yours? This is my interpretation of the guacamole recipe. Of course, there are a lot of variations, with different quantities or different secondary ingredients, but they all have as a base: avocado, lime juice (or lemon), tomatoes, onions and cilantro. This dish is... Continue Reading →
Quinoa salad with sweet potato and spinach – Vegan
One of the most delicious vegan dishes I've ever made/eaten, and I promise I'm not exaggerating 😊 Ingredients: (for ~4 servings) For the salad: 3 medium sweet potatoes 200 g quinoa 400 g fresh spinach a few sprigs of fresh rosemary (can be dried) 2 medium red onions 40 ml olive oil pumpkin seeds dried... Continue Reading →
Roasted cauliflower – Vegetarian
Roasted cauliflower is one of my latest discoveries. After eating it in a roasted variant in a Middle Eastern restaurant, I had a revelation about how versatile, tasty, and surprisingly good this vegetable can be if it is cooked creatively. So I tried a version of cauliflower baked in the oven (similar to what I... Continue Reading →
Mushroom soup – Vegetarian
Because the weather is still capricious and spring seems to be shy, I thought that soup would be great. I don't know about you, but I love mushrooms. I would eat them every day :). So, I never miss an opportunity to cook something that contains them. 😊 A soup with lots of mushrooms. Ingredients:... Continue Reading →
Salmon with spinach in creamy sauce, with mustard and maple syrup
Delicious and ultra-easy to prepare. You can eat it as is or you can pair it with baked potatoes, salad, fried potatoes, or anything else you like. Ingredients: (for 3 servings) 650-700 g salmon fillet (I had 6 pieces) 350 ml cooking cream 3 tablespoons of mustard 100 ml white wine a spoonful of maple... Continue Reading →
Frittata with asparagus, broccoli and spring onions – Vegetarian
Frittata is a type of omelet from Italian cuisine, which can be made with various vegetables, cheese, or meat and is usually baked in a pan on the stove or in the oven. My version is baked in the oven, it is easy to prepare, full of flavors, and full of super good ingredients. Speaking... Continue Reading →
Asian style chicken with mushrooms and broccoli
Delicious, healthy, easy to prepare, nutritious, and full of flavors, this Asian-style broccoli chicken is a delicacy that is fast and easy to make. Ingredients: (for 2 servings) 400 g mushrooms 5-6 cloves of garlic 2 large carrots 200 g broccoli 150 g fresh spinach 250 g chicken breast 100 ml soy sauce 4 tablespoons... Continue Reading →
Fennel soup with shrimps
A delicious and easy-to-prepare soup. Using just a few ingredients, you will get an absolutely delicious soup 🙂 Ingredients: (For 6 servings) 800 ml fish soup stock - if you don't have the fish stock you can use any other soup base - beef/vegetable/chicken etc or you can use 3 cubes of fish/vegetable/beef/chicken flavoured soup... Continue Reading →
Baked potatoes with leeks and cheese – Vegetarian
Delicious and ultra-simple to make, this kind of food is a treat for the taste buds. Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 600 g small potatoes 5 leeks 50 g butter 200 g gouda cheese (you can also use another type of cheese that melts nicely, or smoked/plain cheese) 6 cloves of garlic 200 ml cooking cream... Continue Reading →
Spring rice / Vegan
This rice recipe is delicious, easy to prepare, full of flavours, and vegan. We had it with grilled sausages, but you can eat it in whatever combinations you want. 🙂 Ingredients: (For 6 servings) 300 g rice (I had red rice; you can use whatever you like) 1large bell pepper 1 large onion 300 g... Continue Reading →
Stamppot with sweet potatoes and carrots, served with caramelized onions and shrimps
As I told you in a previous post, stamppot defines a traditional Dutch dish, prepared primarily from potatoes and various combinations and additions of vegetables (sometimes also fruits), mashed in the form of a puree with a rustic consistency. It can be enjoyed together with a steak, a sausage browned on the grill (this being... Continue Reading →
Chicken stew, with celery, sweet potato and green beans
Delicious chicken stew, easy to prepare and full of flavours, ideal to enjoy on cold autumn or winter days. Ingredients: (For 6 servings) ~ 500 g yellow potatoes ~ 500 sweet potatoes 1 large chicken breast 1 large pepper 2 large carrots 5 stalks of celery ~ 400 g green beans 2 red onions 400... Continue Reading →
Baked cod with broccoli and chickpeas
Fish and broccoli lovers, unite! 🙂 I have the perfect recipe for you. Delicious, healthy, easy to prepare, and without too much hassle. Ingredients: (for 2 servings) 400 g fresh (or frozen) cod 400 g canned chickpeas 400 g of fresh broccoli juice from a small lemon ~50 g fresh ginger 40 g butter divided... Continue Reading →
Shakshuka eggs with leek and spinach – Vegetarian
This shakshuka eggs recipe with spinach, leeks, and feta sprinkled on top is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is full of flavor and vitamins, and above all – quick to prepare 🙂 . Ingredients: (For 2 generous servings) 4 eggs 150 g fresh spinach (you can also use frozen) 400 g leeks 1... Continue Reading →
Salad with rice, tuna and boiled eggs
A delicious, healthy, and nutritious meal, easy to prepare. Ideal for lunch or dinner. You can also serve it with a mayonnaise or mustard sauce, or as it is. Ingredients: (For 4 servings) 30 g of butter 200 g green leaves (I had valerian with spinach) 2 avocados 4 eggs 30 g pumpkin seeds 200... Continue Reading →
Flourless lemon & ricotta tart – Gluten Free
A delicious, aromatic tart, with a texture somewhere between cheesecake and pudding, smooth and very easy to prepare. It does not contain flour, so it can be consumed by those who are gluten intolerant. 🙂 It also has just a little sugar per portion, so it contains all the ingredients to be tried and enjoyed... Continue Reading →
Quinoa with salmon and green vegetables
Deliciousness on your plate. Nutritious and quick to make. Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 2 large zucchini ~ 400 g fresh salmon 4-5 spring onions 200 g of quinoa a piece of fresh ginger 120 ml soy sauce 5 cloves of garlic 200 g of green beans 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds 30 ml of olive... Continue Reading →
Baked cabbage, with bacon and mashed potatoes
Quick and easy to prepare and full of flavour, this sauteed baked cabbage, mixed with bacon and mashed potatoes, is a delight. The largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands has a monthly magazine in which you can discover all kinds of recipes. Many of them are very ingenious or with unexpected and surprisingly good combinations.... Continue Reading →
Baked eggs with spinach and tomatoes – Vegetarian
For breakfast, dinner, or lunch, these baked eggs are delicious, quick to make, full of flavor and nutritious vitamins. Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 4 eggs 200 g of fresh spinach (or frozen if it's the only option available) 24 cherry tomatoes a teaspoon of paprika salt + pepper 1 red pepper a large onion or... Continue Reading →
Zucchini soup, with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon
Looking for something light, tasty, and a little bit fancy without the fuss? This zucchini soup with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon might just be your new favourite combo! It’s creamy, cozy, full of flavor, and ready in no time. The scrambled eggs give it a soft, velvety texture, while the smoked salmon adds that... Continue Reading →
Garlic chili oil – Vegan
Spicy oil, full of flavors, for noodles, pasta, salads, cheese, bread or anything else your heart desires. It can also be used in the process of cooking. Store in a hermetically sealed jar and keep it in the refrigerator - for up to 3 months. Just be careful when you use it: use a clean... Continue Reading →
Brussels sprouts with bacon, sour cream and parmesan
Delicious, easy and quick to prepare, and full of flavors, this dish will convince even those who are not big fans of Brussels sprouts. I promise. Ingredients: (for ~ 4-5 servings) 1 kg of Brussels sprouts 350 ml cooking cream 100 g grated parmesan 400 g raw bacon pepper 4 cloves of garlic the juice... Continue Reading →
Baked cauliflower with cheese – Vegetarian
Delicious cauliflower, baked in the oven. Super easy to prepare from a few ingredients, full of flavours, and perfect on its own or with a piece of steak. Ingredients: (for ~4 servings) 1 large cauliflower (~700-800 g) 3 spoons of curry olive oil 200 g gorgonzola cheese salt + pepper a little dried oregano Preparation:... Continue Reading →
Chicken soup with peas, mushrooms and corn
Because it's chilly outside, the wind is blowing, and it's raining, my thought this morning was that this day calls for making chicken soup. So I went to the store and bought all the ingredients I needed and made this soup full of flavor, with delicate flavours, with plenty of tasty ingredients, and which goes... Continue Reading →
Baked brussels sprouts with sausage and bacon
These Baked Brussels Sprouts with Sausage and Bacon are a deliciously savory dish, where crispy bacon and juicy sausage perfectly complement the caramelized, tender sprouts. Roasted to perfection, it’s an easy, flavorful meal or side that everyone will love! Ingredients: (for ~ 5 servings) 1 kg Brussels sprouts 400 g raw bacon 1 smoked sausage... Continue Reading →
Chicken liver served with green beans
Tender, rich chicken livers are sautéed to perfection and paired with crisp, vibrant green beans in this simple yet satisfying dish. The savory depth of the livers, complemented by the fresh crunch of the beans, creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal, this dish is as nourishing as... Continue Reading →