Author: Mateja Brescak

Five bacon-Brussels sprouts skewers marinated in Teriyaki sauce. Quick and easy lunch for any day of the week.
Hot oven, Meat

Teriyaki bacon-Brussels sprouts skewers

This delicious Brussels sprouts recipe will win you over. Teriyaki bacon-Brussels sprouts skewers are perfect for throwing on a grill, in the oven or simply in your pan. The salty bacon waved around the sprouts takes these skewers right over the top. They make a great side dish, finger food, lunch or dinner. Best Brussels […]

Portobello mushroom stuffed with an egg and baked, topped with homemade spinach pesto.
Hot oven, Vegetarian

Egg stuffed portobello mushroom

Egg stuffed portobello mushroom makes a wonderful breakfast, a delicious brunch, a filling lunch or a meatless dinner. It’s easy and quick to make yet rich in protein and flavour, topped with homemade spinach pesto.

A closeup on homemade sourdough focaccia with green olives and oregano. Golden brown with big air pockets.
Hot oven, Vegetarian

Sourdough olive focaccia

Let’s make some sourdough olive focaccia! It will win you over with the deliciously crisp exterior infused with olive oil, soft and airy interior and with salt and green olives as toppings. This simple yet packed with flavours focaccia makes a perfect snack, brunch, lunch or dinner. You name it.

A lovely bowl of creamy garam masala lentil soup, garnished with chili and fresh parsley.
Pasta, rice & co., Soups, Vegetarian

Garam masala lentil soup

This garam masala lentil soup is a simple yet fulfilling meal packed with intense flavours. Healthy red and brown lentils, Indian garam masala, chili peppers and creamy coconut make it an exotic, spicy, creamy and absolutely delicious meal.

Peanut Heidesand cookies stacked in a pile. Sandy texture and a peanut crunch edge are a perfect combo. They will melt in your mouth.
Desserts, Happy snacks, Hot oven, Vegetarian

Peanut Heidesand cookies

Peanut Heidesand cookies are so fast and easy to make yet tender, buttery and with a slightly nutty note. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a crunchy peanut edge are a perfect treat along with a cup of tea or as a present for your family and friends. Their sandy texture and flavour will win you over.

A hearty pasta meal; baked half rigatoni with beef sauce and mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Hot oven, Meat, Pasta, rice & co.

Baked half rigatoni

This baked half rigatoni is made with pasta tossed in a delicious meat sauce, with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and some fresh basil. Baked until the cheese goes bubbly and golden brown, it turns into a perfect and super easy hearty meal.

A salad meal; fresh young lettuce combined with ripe avocado and sweet mango. To make it even richer, I added mozzarella and some cayenne pepper.
Salads, Vegetarian

Nutritious mango-avocado salad

This nutritious mango-avocado salad is way more than just a pretty salad. Bursting with fresh ingredients, such as lettuce, bright yellow mango, creamy avocado and mozzarella and a touch of cayenne pepper it makes a healthy and satisfying meal.

Dry spinach Halloumi curry topped with toasted nuts. ready in les than 20 minutes.
Vegetarian

Dry spinach Halloumi curry

This incredibly delicious, healthy, filling dry spinach Halloumi curry can be made in less than 20 minutes. Wilted spinach, squeaky cheese boldly flavoured with curry and cayenne pepper and topped with toasted nuts makes a wonderful vegetarian mid-week dinner option, too.

A bowl of bean pastrami protein soup, topped with charred Padron pepper and some fresh chili peppers. Some tortilla chips aside.
Meat, Soups

Bean pastrami protein soup

Bean pastrami protein soup is a classic bean soup enriched with delicious ingredients like pastrami and Padron peppers. It’s a wonderful and creative new take, easy to make with canned beans or with dry beans, too. Thanks to the meat and beans, this soup is hearty and warming and full of proteins, fibre and flavours.

one small cherry Charlotte cake filled with cream and cherries.
Desserts, Happy snacks, Hot oven

Cherry Charlotte

These small cherry Charlotte cakes make a delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Ladyfinger biscuit made from scratch, superb Diplomat cream and sweet fruits create a wonderful treat to enjoy and share with your friends or your loved ones.

Long red peppers stuffed with fluffy mashed potatoes.
Hot oven, Vegetarian

Potato swirls stuffed peppers

Potato swirls stuffed peppers are a cute and fancy way hot to serve mashed potatoes. A thin crust on the outside and a creamy middle make this dish a joy to eat. Mashed potatoes with the usual butter, salt and nutmeg are enhanced with egg yolks which brings the potatoes to a whole new level. […]

A pile of pancakes filled with homemade hazelnut-chocolate spread and topped with fresh strawberries.
Desserts, Happy snacks, Vegetarian

Hazelnut-chocolate pancakes

The best hazelnut-chocolate pancakes topped with fresh strawberries will be your weekend’s favourite treat. These pancakes are made from scratch, only require a couple of basic ingredients and are ready in no time. Big bonuses are the homemade hazelnut-chocolate spread and fresh berries. Delicious!