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Valentine’s special – Pan-seared cod with citrus sauce

2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min waiting; 10 min cooking time. When I think about Valentine’s day, I prefer to think out of the box. The standard chocolate desserts and sweets just don’t cut it for me. So I came to the idea of a light and very unusual dinner. I was really surprised…

Breakfast muffins

10 servings; 15 min preparation; 25 min cooking time. Some days you want to enjoy an easy, but yet different breakfast. If you are tired of scrambled eggs already, try these muffins. They are fast and easy to make, but have a lot of flavour. You can make them vegetarian as I did, or add…

Portuguese carrot soup with coriander-garlic croutons

6-8 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking. Among all delicious dishes and sweets that Portugal is famous with, soups are on top of the list. Almost every restaurant as big or small offers a couple of soups on the menu. They make them so fresh and full of flavour and yet they keep the…

Lebanese tabbouleh

3-4 servings; 15 min preparation; 20 min cooking. Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle-Eastern dish or salad, typical for Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Syria. It originates in the Lebanese mountains and it spreads fast through the Arabic countries and Mediterranean region. Restaurants serve it as a part of the meze – various side-dishes or entrées to the meal….

New York cheesecake with blueberries

10 servings; 20 min preparation; 1 h 15 min cooking time. Chill in the fridge overnight. Cheesecake has a very long history. Believe it or not, it goes way back to ancient Greece and the Romans, where it was a popular dish, although I assume that technology was a little bit different. Nowadays, it has…

Surinamese roti

4 servings; 15 min preparation; 45 min cooking. Roti (or also known as chapati) has its origins in India. It is basically a flat bread or unsweetened pancake that accompanies curry dishes. The main difference with the famous naan-bread is that roti does not contain any yeast. The Hindustani migrant workers brought it to the Caribbean…

Caribbean sun – Tuna steak with mango salsa

2 portions; 10 min preparation; 20 min waiting; 5 min cooking. It’s still quite cold outside, so I wanted something delicious to remind me about the Caribbean sun. I really wanted a light and fresh dinner, so I decided to improvise with what I had in the fridge. This dish is really light. Depending on…

Chili con carne

4 portions; 10 min preparation; 1 hour cooking time (or as long as you can). Chili con carne is a traditional American dish with Mexican and Spanish influences and a long history. Although many believe it is a typical Mexican dish, they are not quite right. The origin of dish comes from the 17th century when…

Tomato soup with mascarpone

6 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking. Nothing feels more comforting than a delicious creamy soup. The taste of fresh homemade soup cannot compare at all with the packages you can purchase in the store. Even if you are tempted to save some time and buy a pre-made soup, give yourself a half an hour and…

Chicken meatballs with quinoa

8 servings (of about 3/4 palm); 15 min preparation, 20 min cooking. Who doesn’t like meatballs?! I’ve personally never met anyone who would refuse a portion. Even vegetarians make their own “meatballs”. That’s because meatballs are casual, full of flavor and easy to make. What if I tell you that you can make them even healthier and…

Almond cake with berries

8-10 servings (depending on your baking form); 15 min preparation; 55 min baking time. Let me start by saying how good almond flour is for your body. It is often used in low-carbs desserts. It contains unsaturated fats, which similar to olive oil, keeps you away from heart diseases. Furthermore, this type flour contains valuable proteins,…

South-Indian curry with chickpeas and mango

4-5 servings; 20 min preparation; 25 min cooking time. Today I wanted something warm and comforting with a little pinch of spice, so I decided to make curry. And because I rarely stick to the common way, I made it with my own spin. So here we go with my version of South Indian curry,…