Author: Mateja Brescak

Small cute baked falafel on a wooden board, served with yogurt with mint and lemon. A perfect finger food.
Happy snacks, Hot oven, Vegetarian

Crispy baked almond-mint falafel

These crispy baked almond-mint falafel are crunchy on the outside with a soft center and loaded with herbs. Chickpeas, garlic, onion, fresh mint, lime and caraway seeds make this falafel recipe incredibly delicious. They make a gorgeous vegetarian and vegan dish, perfect as a snack or a midweek meal.

A plate of delicious and super quick to make, garlic-dill weed pasta.
Pasta, rice & co., Vegetarian

Garlic-dill weed pasta

When you want something quick, delicious and rich then make sure to try this garlic-dill weed pasta. It makes a great comfort food, perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner. Made with fresh dill weed, lots of garlic, butter and fusilli, it’s a lovely vegetarian dish.

A white bowl of beef stew with cranberries and grapes, enhanced with red wine and grape juice.
Meat

Grape beef stew

This rich and fruity grape beef stew is flavoured with fresh herbs, red wine, grape juice, cranberries and juicy grapes. It makes the perfect winter warming and a fulfilling dish on crispy evenings. Mopping up the sauce with a slice of bread is simply a must.

Fried burrata ball over a homemade tomato sauce. Served with some toasted bread slices.
Happy snacks, Meat, Vegetarian

Fried burrata over tomato sauce

Fried burrata over tomato sauce is the dish of your dreams. A crispy golden crust and the soft burrata heart pair great with simple tomato sauce. This comforting dish comes together quickly and easily and it’s just perfect for a dinner for two or a fun gathering with friends. Some crusty bread is a must, […]

Coconut based soup with udon noodles, spicy beansprout topping and with roasted Brussel sprouts. Fresh coriander in the background.
Soups, Vegetarian

Brussels sprouts coconut udon noodle soup

I am so excited to share this simple vegetarian Brussels sprouts coconut udon noodle soup with you. Besides being delicious, it warms you up and it’s comforting. The combination of soft, lightly chewy noodles, roasted Brussels sprouts, spicy beansprout topping and the creamy coconut soup base is scrumptious.

Two glass cups with raspberry mousse topped with raspberry coulis and a chocolate heart. Some yellow tulips in the background.
Desserts, Happy snacks

Raspberry mousse

Make a fluffy raspberry mousse with only five basic ingredients. This ultimate fancy dessert is made with frozen raspberries, some honey and cream. It makes a perfect fruity treat for a romantic dinner or a larger gathering, all year round.

Golden crust cauliflower steaks topped with homemade pesto and mozzarella slices.
Hot oven, Vegetarian

Oven-roasted cauliflower steaks

Oven-roasted cauliflower steaks are a hearty and satisfying meal. Prepared with simple seasoning, gooey mozzarella and homemade arugula-basil pesto. Served with some green beans or rice, they make a perfect mid-week meal.

Pan-seared lamb medallions served with creamy yellow polenta, sweet onions and mushrooms.
Meat

Lamb medallions over polenta

You’ll love these pan-seared medallions over polenta. Tender meat and creamy polenta paired with caramelized onions and mushrooms make a rustic but elegant dinner or lunch. A satisfying dish that will impress all with minimal effort.

A thin crispy dough, topped with plenty of sour cream, cheese, persimon slices, nuts and honey. Ready in less than 20 minutes.
Hot oven, Vegetarian

Persimmon cheese Flammkuchen

Cold months are the right time to make this persimmon cheese Flammkuchen. A thin crust topped with sour cream, thinly sliced persimmon, nuts, brie cheese and honey is a perfect idea for a quick, satisfying and flavorful meal.

A lovely clear soup with pancakes stripes and fresh chives. Delicious.
Soups

Pancake soup

Savoury pancake soup is a lovely warming dish, especially great during colder months. A bowl of clear soup, either beef or vegetable, with unmistakable pancake swirls and garnish with chives make a simple and fulfilling meal. You’ll soon find yourself making batches of it.

A beef burger with a juicy patty, fresh salad and topped with a sunny-side up egg.
Meat

Sunny-side up burger

A pumpkin bun filled with fresh lettuce and coriander, a juicy beef patty, a dollop of yogurt, melted cheese and topped with a sunny side up egg makes a scrumptious burger. This gorgeous and delicious sunny-side up burger is perfect for a Sunday lunch or a party with friends and family.

A large serving plate with lettuce and radicchio, topped with a sweet vanilla persimmon and creamy burrata. A great light winter meal.
Salads, Vegetarian

Vanilla persimmon radicchio salad

This Vanilla persimmon radicchio salad is made with Chioggia radicchio, tender goat lettuce and sweet Vanilla persimmon. Paired with creamy burrata and a fruity dressing it makes a delicious and gorgeous light winter meal.