Breakfast, Savory

Avocado Toast with Gorgonzola

Avocado toast is always an excellent choice for breakfast and I love to make them a bit extra if I have the time. My basic avocado toast recipe is super simple: toasted sourdough or rye bread, topped with mashed avocado and a little bit of truffle, sea salt and pepper. Done! As I had gorgonzola… Continue reading Avocado Toast with Gorgonzola

Breakfast, Savory

Easy Whole Wheat Breakfast Buns

Who doesn't like homemade bread or pastries for breakfast, right? I love making these whole wheat buns in a big batch and freeze a few - what a life saver! I know many people say immediately no to bread making (including me), but believe me, this recipe is very easy, has handful of ingredients and… Continue reading Easy Whole Wheat Breakfast Buns

Savory

Aromatic Olive Oil Mash by Ottolenghi

If you are looking for a side dish that is quick, simple to make and not interested in doing anything fancy, I highly recommend Ottolenghi's aromatic olive oil mash from his book "Simple"! What else can be more a comforting side dish on a cold day than warm mashed potato? This recipe is perfect if… Continue reading Aromatic Olive Oil Mash by Ottolenghi

Breakfast, Salads, Savory

Kale and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnut

After all the Christmas feast with ham, fish, cheeses and delicious desserts, who isn't craving some greens... This amazing Kale and Pear Salad topped with Goat Cheese and Walnut with an exceptional vinaigrette is definitely something to try if you are not a fan of boring salads. Perfect on its own as a light lunch… Continue reading Kale and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnut

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Goan Fish Curry

If you like fish, slightly spicy food and would like to prepare something extremely delicious, nutritious but you don't have much time, I cannot recommend this gorgeous Goan Fish Curry enough. For me it is the perfect hearty lunch or dinner on a cold, gloomy and rainy winter day. Done within an hour and I… Continue reading Goan Fish Curry

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Vegetable Quiche

Who doesn't love a lovely homemade shortcrust filled with delicious seasonal vegetables and cream? I thought so... A perfect dinner recipe that can be made with ready-made pastry or made from scratch, ideally served with fresh side salad. The leftover (if any) is amazing the next day for lunch served cold or warm with the… Continue reading Vegetable Quiche

Salads, Savory

Herb & Pomegranate Couscous

Couscous is an excellent option if you are bored of the usual side dishes such as rice, roasted veggies and other grains. You can add a variety of ingredients to prepare hundred different dishes, you can serve it cold or warm, combine it with meat, fish, chicken, tofu, hearty veggies, herbs and spices. This time… Continue reading Herb & Pomegranate Couscous

Salads, Savory

Bulgur with Mushroom and Feta by Ottolenghi

Oh my gosh! That's all I could say after I first tasted this super simple, but extremely delicious, earthy, aromatic and importantly, healthy plate of gorgeousness. It was quite a last minute decision to prepare this dish for lunch from Ottolenghi's book "Simple" and definitely no regrets. It will be on the agenda very often,… Continue reading Bulgur with Mushroom and Feta by Ottolenghi