Gougères – Savory pastry puffs

12-16 small/8-10 big servings; 15 min preparation; 35 min cooking time. These light and fluffy savory puffs are really amazing. They are made from choux pastry and you can add any cheese or herb of your choice. This time I made them with fresh thyme, olives and Parmesan cheese. This combination could never disappoint. 

Tuna-potato croquets

6-8 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. I make these croquets very often for dinner. They are easy to make and so satisfying. You can prepare the batter in advance, which makes evening after work much easier. It will take you 10 to 15 minutes to prepare them.

Baked Camembert in puff pastry

6 servings; 10 min preparation; 15-20 min cooking  Sometimes when we invite friends for dinner, we wonder how to impress them or what to prepare. This recipe is an idea for a delicious French starter that people can share. It’s super easy to make and doesn’t take long to prepare. Just leave the oven to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Oven-roasted potatoes with parmesan cheese

3-4 servings; 30 min preparation It’s a classic combination, but yet again with a modern spin on it. Rosemary and potatoes go perfectly together, but if you add a couple of garlic cloves and a little bit of a salty parmesan cheese on top, this dish will gain so much extra character. Leave the casserole…