2 servings; 25 min preparation. I was thinking of a very elegant and light dish, suitable for a dinner party. The dish that came in my mind was tartare. Indeed a good dish to serve your friends, but imagine that one of your guests does not eat meat. In that case you can choose for…
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Spicy honey-glazed shrimp
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 15 min waiting; 10 min cooking time. This is an easy and fast side-dish that you can make when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. Combine it with coconut rice and you will have a whole meal. This dish has everything that you expect from an Asian…
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…
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…
Superfood weekend part III – Tilapia with tomato-chives topping
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. A healthy meal full with nutrients and “super” elements. In under 30 min you will have a comforting and yet light meal that is full of vitamins and minerals. This delicious meal contains a relatively low amount of calories, but it provides complex flavor. The taste and flavor of…
Shades of orange – Asian inspired pumpkin soup
4-6 servings; 15 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. Although pumpkins do not originate from Asia, they combines tremendously well with typical Asian flavours of coconut and ginger that you will find in every curry. The sweetness of this vegetable gives the perfect base for spicy-sour tones in this soup. This bright orange colour will…
The taste of Tuscany – Tuscan chicken with cannellini beans
4 servings, 10 min preparation, 30 min cooking time During the cold winter days we really miss some warmth and sun, so I prepared a little reminder of sunny Tuscany to warm me up. This dish contains all at first glance simple ingredients, but the depth of the flavour will surprise you. I bet that…
Couscous salad with mint and roasted bell peppers
2 servings; 30 min oven time, 10 min preparation Couscous gains more and more popularity nowadays and it’s not a coincidence. It’s not only versatile, but it’s also very easy to prepare. Choosing whole wheat couscous gives you even more nutritious benefits than pasta or rice and it will cost you fewer calories. This couscous salad is the…
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