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A delicious savory vegetarian rice porridge made from best quality Japanese short grain brown rice. This savory porridge is an easy-to-make meal and full of the right kind of spices to keep you warm on a cold or rainy day. This is a kind of rice porridge similar to a […]
So many times I’ve tasted the dishes with truffle oil and tried to understand what is the mysterious smell of a truffle. And no, all these truffles infused things can only offer you a hint of what to expect. The best way to imagine what a black truffle tastes like […]
Stay warm with this smoky vegetable warm salad. Grilled zucchini, sweet carrot and crispy broccoli, charred outside and firm inside is perfectly paired with fresh basil pesto and toasted cashews. The delicious and nutritious salad can be served any season. Most likely, you already know how much I like Pesto […]
Just look at these absolutely delicious New Zealand root vegetables (and butternut squash?) that I prepared for Sunday roast. Sweet kumara, crispy swede, lemony oca (NZ yams), nutty parsnip, baby carrots, peppery kohlrabi and creamy butternut squash. I like to combine all these wonderful vegetables for perfect winter roast. Different […]
Indulge your cold-weather cravings this season with a hot bowl of homemade soup. This spicy soup is a fusion of Ethiopian and Malaysian flavors. Asia and Africa meet in a big bowl. Fragrant spicy broth, firm rice noodles, delicious crispy tofu and sweet prawn. This is a flavour explosion in a […]
This easy healthy rosemary chicken salad with anchovy lemon kale, creamy avocado, and chewy wheat berries is the perfect easy meal made in under 30 minutes. I got a beautiful gift from my friend last week – a bag of new season lemons from her garden. They are so fresh […]
Delicious vegetable curry to warm the cockles of your heart. We love hot, spicy food in this family and I really happy to have this easy-peasy recipe in my collection. This curry is ready in under 30 minutes, all you need is three basic ingredients for curry sauce – smooth […]
When the winter months are so close, you may want to cook heart-warming meals for cold winter days. Winter is the time for warm, hearty roasts. Gather the family together, heat up the oven and roast this delicious, melting in your mouth, chicken or even two. Garlic broccolini goes well with roasted […]
Iconic Kiwi pies with some twist. Homemade coconut shortcrust pastry, Ethiopian-style fragrant vegetarian curry filling, and deluxe kumara top. Such a great combination, isn’t it? Kiwi pies are one of my favourite local treats here in New Zealand. When the temperature dropped down they warm my belly and makes me happy. But […]
A healthy but flavoursome stew to warm your cockles on an Autumn evening. This dish is all about simplicity. Learn how to make outstanding dinner ready in 30 minutes. Recipe of this stew is inspired by the classic Mediterranean dish Sea bass en brodo. Cooking anything en brodo simply means you […]
Tuesday it’s not Tuesday without tacos! Delicious jackfruit cooked in rich Ethiopian sauce, juicy sweet corn salsa, creamy guacamole and zingy lime, you’ll definitely be begging for more. Unlike traditional meat-based tacos, this jackfruit “pulled pork” taco recipe uses a much healthier protein. Taking just a little extra time to […]
Happy Valentine`s day, guys! Impress your loved ones with these beautiful and delicious doughnut sushi. Decorate your sushi with most freshness and yummiest sushi toppings. Rich salmon, fatty sashimi salmon, crunchy tobiko, fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, and nutty sesame seeds. The pink adds a fun twist to your meal thanks to […]
After Christmas we all need a detox. Give your body a break after all the indulgences during the festive period. A detox soup usually contains many healthiest ingredients, such as green vegetables, and puts them together in one pot. Green vegetables are used to alkalize the body, lose weight, clear […]
Everybody freak out—it’s sweet corn season. Enjoy its glorious sweetness and crisp, juicy texture for as long as the season lasts. It`s time to enjoy creamy corn soup, fresh corn polenta, grilled corn in cob, and more. You will love this delicious corn salad. This is a great lunch/dinner recipe that […]
Caponata is a fantastic Italian sweet and sour eggplant stew. Creamy caramelized eggplant, crisp celery and a savory sweet and sour flavor from the tomatoes, raisins, and vinegar. Yummy! Caponata is great anytime, winter or summer. Serve it hot with toasted ciabatta bread, or chilled on crostini as an appetizer. Caponata […]
If you want an easy, fancy main dish, it doesn’t get much better than roasted salmon fillet. Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. Serve this very moist and flavorful oven baked salmon with a plenty crunchy asparagus spears, sliced radish, delicious salsa verde and dill sauerkraut. This […]
Add more colour to your Christmas feast! Enjoy healthy and delicious seafood Paella. Fresh seafood, fragrant saffron rice, sweet capsicum and smoky paprika make this dish a fabulous. So yummy!
Poke is a raw fish salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine, and sometimes as a main course. Commonly it’s raw fish marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil then tossed with sesame seeds and seaweed. I added some twist to Hawaiian recipe and used seared tuna instead of […]
Get ready for summer with this refreshing (and super easy) Californian classic taco recipe. Pan-fried juicy fish, creamy avocado sauce, refreshing pineapple salsa and crunchy chili seeds served on a warm soft corn tortilla. Don’t forget the lime and sauces. Nothing adds a fresh zing to taco like lime. Best served […]
A summer veggie pizza topped with caramelized roasted capsicum, eggplant, and sweet red onion is a light, low carb dish. Learn how to make gluten-free cauliflower pizza crust that’s a great healthy alternative to regular pizza crust. The grain-free crust has a great texture and you’d never know it’s mostly […]
