Savory

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

Desserts

Almond Matcha Cookies

I went into a Bubble Tea shop few weeks ago for my usual milk tea order, when I noticed some amazing soft pastries filled with gorgeous matcha flavoured cream. I couldn't say no and bought one - and oh my god. It was so delicious. Since then, I kept thinking about the matcha powder I… Continue reading Almond Matcha Cookies

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

Breakfast, Desserts

Healthy Apple & Nut Breakfast Bar

The idea of preparing this delicious and healthy breakfast bar came from Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic - a blog that I have been following for over a year now and has been my great help both mentally and physically. Definitely check out Hazel's blog and listen to her podcast, I promise it… Continue reading Healthy Apple & Nut Breakfast Bar

Desserts

Homemade Applesauce

This post will be very short, I promise...I think you do not even need a recipe to make applesauce at home, but just in case, you can find my version below. I remember while living in Denmark, it was so easy to find delicious ready-made unsweetened applesauce, however, it is not the case here in… Continue reading Homemade Applesauce

Savory

Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

A plant-based, hearty and soul-warming bowl of gorgeousness served with a side of your choice. What else would you need on a cold autumn day? This is another stable item on our menu during autumn and winter, as it warms you up immediately and the preparation process is extremely easy and done within an hour.… Continue reading Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Breakfast, Desserts

Banana Oat Bread

What else could be the first recipe I share on the blog, if not the famous banana bread - that has been on the agenda of most of the households during the we-do-not-mention-its-name (COVID-19 lockdown). I tried so many different recipes and versions aiming for the perfect little loaf, and finally came up with the… Continue reading Banana Oat Bread