Cold winter days seem easier to ignore when you have some delicious soup on the table. It goes straight to your heart and warms you like a tight hug. π Ingredients: (for 6 servings) 700-800 g salmon (I had frozen, you can also use fresh) a bunch of dill 2 pieces of leek 4 medium... Continue Reading →
Fresh ravioli with mushrooms and spinach – Vegetarian
I like simple recipes that have super tasty results. π That's the case with this recipe. It's super simple and quick to prepare, with just a few ingredients, and the result is downright delicious. Ingredients: (for 4 portions) 100 g green pesto 250 g mushrooms (I had 250 g brown champignons and 100 g shiitake... Continue Reading →
Stuffed peppers with quinoa and peas – Vegetarian
A vegetarian delight: peppers stuffed with quinoa, peas and cheese, baked in the oven, full of intense flavors and fine textures. Ingredients: (for 3 servings) 6 bell peppers 200 g quinoa 350 g peas (canned) 6-7 cloves of garlic 2 medium onions 2 medium carrots 250 grams of cheese (I had Gouda - you can... Continue Reading →
Moroccan chicken
Easy to put together and easy to cook, this recipe is full of flavours, an explosion of tastes that will make your belly and taste buds happy. Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 8 chicken drumsticks 150 g pitted black olives 1 lemon juice from half a lemon 2 carrots ~800 g small potatoes 5 cloves of... Continue Reading →
Spicy shrimps with tomato sauce
Shrimps with tomato sauce, spicy and intensely flavoured, served with rice. A great treat for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: (for 5 servings) 1 kg shelled shrimps 800 g canned diced tomatoes 3 stalks of celery 2 large carrots fresh parsley 4 cloves of garlic 1 yellow onion 1 bell pepper a spoonful of dried oregano... 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 βΊοΈ 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. π 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 →
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 →
Cake with bananas, maple syrup and berries – no added sugar
A cake with a moist texture, full of taste, healthy, and easy to prepare. Ingredients: (for a 26 cm diameter tray β 12 servings) 400 g flour 4 very well ripe large bananas 250 g frozen raspberries 250 g frozen blueberries vanilla essence 60 ml maple syrup 15 g baking powder 50 g melted butter... Continue Reading →
Biscuits with peanut butter, dates and cocoa – Sugar free
Delicious and healthy, they are easy to prepare and they are ready in a maximum of 25 minutes, including the baking part :). They are sugar-free, have a small amount of flour, and have a soft texture. Ingredients: (For ~14 biscuits) 15 dates 1 teaspoon baking powder A little vanilla essence an egg 14 hazelnuts... Continue Reading →
Pasta with tuna, mushrooms and green onions
Delicious pasta, with a fresh and full taste, easy to make, for happy tummies π Ingredients: (for 4 servings) 3 medium onions 2 bell peppers 3 green onions 6 cloves of garlic 200 g canned tuna (after draining) 250 g pasta 50 g butter 400 g tomatoes in sauce (canned) 400 g mushrooms a handful... 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 →
Boterkoek – Dutch butter cake
Ultra delicious and super easy to prepare. It is good cold, served at room temperature or from the refrigerator, but you can also enjoy it warm. A classic cake in the Dutch kitchen. Ingredients: (for a 23 cm pan β ~8 servings) 250 g white flour 200 g butter at room temperature (cut into cubes)... Continue Reading →
Pies with feta cheese and spring onions – Vegetarian
Whether you serve them warm for lunch, pack them for a picnic, or snack on one while standing in the kitchen (we've all done it π), theyβre guaranteed to hit the spot.The salty feta pairs perfectly with the fresh zing of spring onions, making each bite savoury, satisfying, and just a little bit addictive. Oh,... 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 →
Savory tart with spinach, feta cheese, peppers & bacon
Super delicious and super easy to prepare, this tart is a good idea for both lunch and dinner π Ingredients: (For 8 servings) 150 g fresh spinach 2 large onions 1 tart dough or 1 puff pastry 4 eggs 2 large bell peppers 250 g feta cheese 5-6 cloves of garlic 300 g raw bacon... 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 π 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. π 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 →
Warm toasts with cheese and ham
My favourite toasts. π They're easy to put together, they're insanely good when warm, but they're (almost) just as good cold, and they're easy to prepare. They don't crumble, so they're easy to eat in public spaces or when we're on the move, ideal for trips, they don't disintegrate, perfect for breakfast, but they can... 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 →
Naan bread flavoured with butter, garlic and parsley – Vegetarian
Absolutely delicious and easy to make. This bread is wonderful on its own or used as a base for whatever you want to eat with it. I recommend you to eat at least one piece, simple and warm. π Ingredients: (For 8 pieces) 470 g flour 390 g plain yogurt 80 g of butter 15... Continue Reading →