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…
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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…
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…
South-Indian curry with chickpeas and mango
4-5 servings; 20 min preparation; 25 min cooking time. Today I wanted something warm and comforting with a little pinch of spice, so I decided to make curry. And because I rarely stick to the common way, I made it with my own spin. So here we go with my version of South Indian curry,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Spring risotto with peas
4 servings; 10 min preparation, 20 min cooking time Risotto has a reputation of an intimidating and difficult to make dish. In fact, there is nothing scary about making a good risotto. The secret is to make it with love and a lot of attention. Don’t walk away from the pan even for a minute, because it…
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