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…
Category: lunch
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…
Turkey filet with tomato sauce, herbs and mozzarella
2 servings; 40-45 min cooking time This recipe is comforting, easy to make and full of flavour. If you want to prepare a healthy meal after a busy day at work, this is the perfect meal for you. It takes 45 to prepare, but half of the time you will not even think about it, just…
Oven-baked salmon with cilantro-mint dressing
2 servings; 10 min preparation, 20 min oven time If you want to enjoy a healthy meal after a busy day at work, but you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this is the perfect recipe for you. It takes literally 10 min to make, the rest is just waiting for the oven…
Lasagna with spinach and ricotta
6-8 servings; 15 min mise en place; 20 min cooking; 25 min baking This lasagna is fulling and really delicious. It will bring you back to sunny Italy. Indeed, it takes time to make, but once you master it, you will not even think about the cooking time. Serve it with a glass of Pinot…
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