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…
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…
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…
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…
Risotto con funghi
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. This is by far one of my favorite Italian dishes. I just love the taste and smell of the mushrooms and the creaminess of the rice with Parmesan cheese. All flavors make perfect sense put together. You have so many choices in choosing the right mushrooms…
Pico de gallo with homemade tostadas
2-4 servings; 25 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. If you sit in a Mexican restaurant, you will notice that they always serve a couple of salsa’s with the meal. Guacamole is a must, but in most cases they serve pico de gallo salsa as well. This is one of the most known salsa’s in…
Mexican corn chowder
6 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. I haven’t made soup in a while so I decided to stick to my theme this week and prepare a Mexican corn soup. I combined aromas that are typical for the Mexican cuisine and it worked perfectly. The soup is light, but filling. All the seasonings complement…
Silky guacamole
4 servings (1 cup); 10 min preparation I can’t think of anything more Mexican than guacamole. You will find it with every meal you have one scoop of this silky delicious condiment. I’ve noticed though that in Mexico they make it smoother and silkier than in Europe. In Europe it’s chunkier. The guacamole comes from…
Huevos rancheros
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 40 min cooking time A simple Mexican dish that most people eat for breakfast, but in my opinion it’s perfect for lunch. The Mexican salsa is so vibrant and full of flavour. You can use it as a condiment to any meat or fish dish, but I have to warn…
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