2 servings; 15 min cooking; 10 preparation. Today I was craving for something fresh and light that does not involve a lot of cooking. I decided to make a dish I haven’t eaten in a long time – salad Niçoise. It’s a traditional French salad that normally is made of crispy lettuce, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, tuna, green beans…
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Salmon tartare tower
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Roasted sweet potatoes with cilantro and feta
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min cooking. Your body will appreciate a lot if you add sweet potatoes to your weekly diet. There is a reason why they are a part of the list of superfoods as they contain a big amount of vitamin A, C and magnesium. They are an important carrier of potassium…
Silky avocado mousse with chia seeds
4 servings; 10 min preparation This “super” silky mousse is full of “good” fat that helps your body absorb other nutrients and lower the level of bad cholesterol. Avocados contain also big amount of vitamins and fiber. Combined with greek yoghurt, it gives your body a high amount of protein, good for your skin 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…
Superfood weekend part II – Spinach salad with strawberries
2 servings; 10 min preparation If you are wondering what to accompany your lunch with, but you don’t want to make a standard side-dish or salad, you might find your solution here. You can combine it with other dishes or just eat it by itself for lunch. Everything in this salad screams superfood. Spinach will increase your…
Superfood weekend part I – Banana oat pancakes with blueberries
2 servings (about 8 small pancakes); 5 min preparation time; 15 min waiting; 10 min cooking. What a better start of your superfood weekend than making fluffy pancakes for breakfast? These flavour explosions are completely sugar- and flour-free amd combine perfectly with fresh berries. Blueberries are considered a superfood, because of their nutritional value. They are full…
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