8-10 servings; 15 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. There are many days when you come home from work and you are too tired to stay for hours in the kitchen. You wished you have prepared something from the day before. I put an easy recipe together that is perfect for such a day. The…
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Honey-soy glazed salmon with black rice and asparagus
2 servings; 30 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. If you want a light and delicious, but yet unusual dinner, this is the right recipe for you. It’s Asian inspired, healthy and so full of flavor! The black rice, called also forbidden rice, is an incredible product. It contains many more proteins, fibers and antioxidants…
Noum Bak Keng – Thai coconut custard cake
10 servings; 15 min preparation; 50-60 min cooking time. Thai cuisine is one of my absolute favorite. The complexity of the dishes is incredible. At the same time, they use all fresh ingredients, which makes it difficult to resist. For today I’ve chosen a Thai dessert that is light and sweet treat and melts in…
Healthy Jamaican plantain fritters
9-12 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. This is a very typical recipe from the Caribbean. It is mostly made in Jamaica, but it has also some variations in other Caribbean countries and Columbia. Locals love eating plantain in every way. I decided not to fry the fritters, but to bake them in…
Puerto Rican octopus salad
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 1 h cooking time (optional). If you have never tried octopus, don’t be afraid. It looks scarier that it actually is. Octopus tastes so delicious, if it’s prepared correctly. It’s tender and light. Trust me on that, it is worth a try! Normally, big fish stores sell fresh octopus. If…
Mexican food adventures
Hey my beautiful foodies, This article is slightly different from what you are used to read on my blog. My Mexican food journey came to an end and I wanted to write a summary of my experience there. I can tell you everything about the culture and history of this beautiful country, but this is…
Pho Ga – Vietnamese chicken soup
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. This is by far one of the best soups I’ve tried, so I totally understand why Vietnamese people eat it all day long. The depth of the chicken broth is just amazing! You might think that creating typical Asian flavors at home is an impossible task,…
Braised sea bream with Mediterranean sauce
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20-25 min cooking time. I was planning to make whole fish for quite some time. When I saw this beautiful sea bream in the store, I couldn’t resist. So I decided to celebrate the beginning of spring with a fresh fish and amazing Mediterranean flavors. If you can’t find sea bream,…
Chickpeas-black beans falafel burgers
12 servings; 5 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. Who says that burgers can’t be healthy?! If you use your creativity, you can create a nutritional and healthy version of your favorite dish. This vegan burgers are full of flavor and good nutrients that can stimulate positively your body. Use the mixture to replace the…
Chicken piccata with lemon-garlic sauce and couscous
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 25 min cooking time. This is a lemony and fresh way to serve chicken. Piccata refers to the way the meat is prepared and it literally means “larded” and it probably comes from the amount of butter used. This sauce is indeed very rich, but the lemon flavor gives it a…
Japanese cotton cheesecake
10-12 servings; 20 min preparation; 80 min cooking time. This cake is incredibly light and soft. It does prove its name. It’s not that difficult to make as it looks. The secret of the cake it not overbeating the egg whites and using a water bath during baking. This cake originates from Hakada, Japan and…
Sweet potato-carrots hash browns
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 15 (25) min cooking time. Hash browns are very typical for the US and UK. They are mostly fried in oil, but I always search for a healthier way to prepare food. These hash browns are made in the oven. Of course, you can make them as you prefer. If…
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