3-4 servings; 20 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. Superfoods! They are highly discussed and become more popular every day. The reason is that people become aware of the quality of the food they eat, so they search of healthy alternatives that will keep them away from sicknesses. This superfood bowl is full of ingredients…
Category: Side dish
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…
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…
Avocado bites with tabasco-honey yoghurt dip
2 servings; 5 min preparation time; 15 min cooking time. This is an easy and fast bite to make. It’s crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. Serve it as a side dish or use it during a party with your friends. The Parmesan crust gives a different dimension of the…
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…
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…
Quinoa with mint, avocado and peas
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. This superfood salad is light and full of flavour. You can combine it with your dinner. It’s also a good lunch-to-go. It will not take you a lot of time to prepare. The mint gives it so much freshness and aroma. The creamy avocado complements the…
Puff pastry rolls with chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes
20 servings; 15 min preparation, 20 min baking Cooking with puff pastry could be very versatile and relatively easy to work with. You can make delicious savoury dishes, as well as fluffy sweet deserts. The only thing you should remember is to keep your dough cold, otherwise it gets soft and messy. If you best…
Sweet potatoes with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 30-40 min cooking time. This recipe could be considered a side-dish, but I would make it for lunch or as a light dinner. The sweet potatoes are very filling and will keep you satisfied for the day. I used goat cheese with honey and the dish was a little sweet….
Roasted carrots with honey-mustard glaze
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. This side-dish is colourful, sweet and so delicious. The whole secret is in the marinade. The dish doesn’t need any additional seasoning and the taste of the marinade is quite enough to make it complete. Don’t worry if you cannot find different colours carrots, just use…
Cheesy polenta burgers
2 servings; 1 h waiting; 30 min cooking time. Some days I need a healthy snack or a very light dinner, so I made burgers my way. They are light, cheesy and very delicious. At the same time they are filling, but not heavy. If you make several of those, you can eat them for…
Salad Niçoise with yogurt-mustard dressing
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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