Gather your family and enjoy the festive fun. This delicious Christmas dinner will make your stomach and your heart happy. The delicate flavour of cod is wonderfully paired with lemon bulgur, velvety warm butter sauce, and fennel salad. I never published so complicated recipes before, where several dishes are paired […]
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Middle Eastern-Style Eggplant with Tahini-Yoghurt Dressing. Vegetarian, GF recipe.
Enjoy the flavours of the Middle East. Smokey meaty grilled eggplant, pre-marinated with Harissa and preserved lemon, served with creamy tahini-yoghurt dressing, vegetable salad, pomegranate, and fresh aromatic herbs. Seriously delicious! This recipe is a simple way to turn eggplant from a plain vegetable to a delicious and nutritious dish. […]
Mediterranean-style Summer Platter. Homemade Labneh Cheese.
As any chef will tell you, nothing beats seasonal local fresh produce. Spring/summer is the best time to visit your nearest farmers’ market. Crunchy baby cucumbers, peppery and juicy radishes, sweet snow peas. What is a better way to celebrate summer’s harvest than with this epic display? Labneh cheese, olives, […]
Eat the Rainbow. 10 Insanely Colorful Dishes Made Using natural Homemade Food Coloring.
I’m obsessed with natural food coloring for many years. We lived in Bali these days when I got this inspiration for food coloring. I remember it was a hot lazy day, I’m looked for something refreshing and got stuck near local warung (street food stall) where old lady served tropical […]
Buckwheat Risotto with Watercress Pesto and Pistachios. GF recipe.
Spring is full of inspiration as new flowers bloom and the views become more green. Almost all my lunches and dinners have become green too. Fresh spring herbs and veggies smell fantastic. I really enjoy peppery watercress, flat leaf parsley, aromatic basil, and tender asparagus. This recipe combines two of […]
Pumpkin, Kumara and Baby Carrot Warm Salad. GF, Vegan recipe.
Discover a whole new world of amazing flavours with this recipe inspired by Africa. Sweet and creamy vegetables roasted with Berbere spice mix, served with yoghurt, mint, and Dukkah. The delicious warm salad that could be lunch or even light dinner.
Red Lentil Soup with Roasted Vegetables. Vegan, GF recipe.
Spring is in the air, herbs in my little garden already wake up after winter. Mint, parsley, borage and nasturtium flowers, aromatic and full of vitamins. Can’t wait to see asparagus and broad beans on a farmers markets. My dinners transformed into lighter meals with seasonal vegetables, greens, and herbs. This dish […]
Spelt Flour Cherry Chocolate Cake with Avocado Frosting. Dairy-free recipe.
Another one chocolate cake recipe from my collection. This chocolate cake is made with oil and not butter so it is super moist and rich. Deep, dark, chocolate cake infused with cocoa and cherry liqueur, covered with sensational avocado chocolate frosting. You will be surprised how delicious avocado paired with chocolate in […]
How to Make Ultra Satisfying Vegetable Broth. Vegan, GF recipe.
How to make vegetarian food taste better? How to make the flavor of your meals richer? Making vegetarian healthy food taste good is not a matter of genius: it’s about knowing the tricks to do so, and anyone can do it. In this recipe, I will share with you some […]
Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake with a Spiced Pear and Date Caramel. GF, Dairy-free recipe.
Want something very rich and chocolatey? This chocolate cake is a flavour explosion in your mouth. Bittersweet chocolate, spicy pear, and smooth date caramel. Delicious! This dairy-free and flourless cake made with olive oil and the almond meal will surely impress your foodie friends. I like to use vegetable oil […]
Superfood Breakfast Chocolate Smoothie. Vegan, GF Recipe
Smoothie is my favourite way to start the day. This chocolate smoothie is extremely delicious and nutritious. It helps me to survive until it is lunchtime when I have busy days. The recipe is super easy. Mix all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Add some nut milk or water if the […]
Pitaya Chia Porridge. Vegan, GF Recipe
I hope you enjoy delicious treats during these school holidays. I know, holidays are the perfect time for baking, but this time we choose a healthy way – smoothies, nana ice cream, and fresh fruits. To create healthy eating habits for picky eaters, try to add fun to their meals. […]