Nothing says summer better than a BBQ or picnic in the outdoors. Am I right? And this year I feel like it's especially important to get into a more relaxed, laid-back summer mode. With good food, friends and an extra dose of sunshine. Because we deserve it! It's been quite a year and a half, and it's time to take a minute, look back, take a deep breath and then - let it all go... And enjoy life a little. As I'm writing this, I can imagine myself sitting on a picnic blanket under some cosy ...
Lunch
Baked Feta & Asparagus Pasta
Dinner has never been easier. Simply toss vegetables in herbs, spices and olive oil. Add feta and bake while cooking the pasta. Stir through and serve. That's all you need to have a delicious, creamy & comforting meal on the table. I'm sure you've heard of the baked feta pasta trend that went viral a few months ago over on TikTok. Meanwhile hundreds of food bloggers have been making this easy pasta dish. So, why am I talking about this? Well, credit where credit is due. And this ...
Asparagus & Green Pea Quiche
Spring is in full swing and so is the array of green vegetables that you can find on farmer's markets these days. Which means my kitchen is dominated by the color green and beautiful spring flavors. Asparagus, spinach, green peas and just a hint of lemon. Have you ever made a quiche from scratch before? If you haven't, let me tell you it's one of the most rewarding things. A crispy, flaky, buttery crust that can hold almost any kind of filling. In this case the filling is a powerful ...
Roasted Pumpkin & Cauliflower on Whipped Feta
When I'm wandering the internet or scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest, I'm constantly amazed by the abundance of delicious looking recipes out there. I sometimes end up almost drooling all over my screen. Can you relate? And isn't it great, that we have so much goodness ready at the click of a fingertip? I still remember the times when I looked at badly photographed cook books or random pictures people snapped with their point-and-shoot camera to go with a recipe they shared. And I gotta ...
Roasted Broccoli & Kale Quinoa Salad
It's almost impossible not to love this salad! It's so good, I keep making double portions in order to have some leftovers for the next days. Why you ask? Well, because it's the perfect combination of grainy quinoa, sturdy kale, a tangy lemon-mustard dressing, crunchy almonds and fresh pomegranate kernels. And has everything a salad needs to have in order to really satisfy me without weighing me down. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Easy to prepare. Great for storing if you can't finish it ...
Golden Rice with crispy chickpeas & sweet potato
Crispy spiced chickpeas & roasted sweet potato pieces on a bed of golden with kale. A tangy vegan tahini yoghurt drizzle poured over this flavour bed makes the perfect weeknight meal for a low budget and even less time. We're living in peculiar times. It's been over a month now that we have been practising a kind of self-quarantine here at my house. We only leave the house if absolutely necessary. We've reduced shopping trips to the store to the bare minimum and we make do with ...