Author: Mateja Brescak

Happy snacks

Green banana smoothie

I would like to share with you another healthy and easy recipe. Using only raw fruits, veggies and some liquids, you can make an amazing thick smoothie drink. I like to experiment by mixing different fruits and veggies, to get unexpected flavours. Another thing I like to do is using great toppings; this would be […]

green chicken curry
Meat

Green chicken curry

I found this recipe in a book from ten years ago. It is called ā€œThai KĆ¼cheā€ or originally ā€œThai Cookingā€; written by Anne Wilson. There is an Asian market next to my house and I just love everything that they sell there. And now I can easily find everything I need for a green curry […]

Grilled watermellon salad
Salads, Vegetarian

Grilled watermelon salad

I would like to introduce you to a different way of eating a watermelon. This will be your new number one summertime salad. With this unexpected dish, you will surprise your friends and family. They will be amazed by the fact how well watermelon and celery go together. This recipe is for 3-4 people.

Nectarines with pesto topping
Hot oven, Salads

Nectarines with pesto topping

Looking for a light and fruity lunch or supper? Don’t look any further. Here is the right recipe for you, bursting with the colours and flavours of summer. Most of the time we use fruits for desserts. I think they are perfect also for a light lunch or dinner. I like nectarines; yellow or white, […]

Roustic soup with Chorizo.
Soups

Rustic soup

This rustic soup will satisfy and comfort the hungry soul in you. The aroma of the combination of veggies and meat will take you on a journey to the countryside. Learn this hearty, economic and easy recipe to cook for your family and friends. The recipe doesn’t call for meat. You can easily make it […]

Jalapeno-bacon egg cups
Happy snacks, Hot oven

JalapeƱo-bacon egg cups

Egg cups are perfect for a party, a picnic, breakfast or for a snack. You can see that there are endless possibilities. If jalapeƱos are your thing, this is the right chance for your tongue buds to go crazy. If you get watering eyes just thinking about jalapeƱos, you could use a regular bell-pepper or […]

Crunchy chicory, creamy guacamole and salty salmon. perfect combination.
Fish, Happy snacks

Chicory-guacamole snack

Some time ago I prepared a snack that I liked a lot. I liked the bitterness of chicory and the fact how you can combine it with different ingredients to get a tasty snack. This time I combined it with some home-made guacamole. Chicory leaves are in a shape of a boat; perfect to be […]

A frozen smoothie delight.
Happy snacks

The “Frozen” smoothie

The hot weather reached also Hamburg. A cold smoothie bowl is perfect on a summer day. If you ran out of ice-cream, just follow this recipe and in 5 minutes you will have a great refreshing snack. One of the great things to do at home is to freeze pieces of different fruits. Like that […]

Veggies meet strawberries
Salads

Veggies meet strawberries

Are you thinking which fruits and which vegetables can be mixed together? There is no wrong combination. Just follow your fantasy. Your taste buds will be your guide. Combine by sweetness, crunchiness, colours. Try to mix fruits and vegetables and you will be nicely surprised. I combined different vegetables and one fruit. It turned out […]

Cherry tomatoes on a bed of lentils
Hot oven, Salads

Cherry tomatoes and lentils

Lentils are great for making a salad, perfect for soups and delicious just simply as lentils. I wanted something quick, warm and tasty. I picked the brown ones; the most common variety of lentils. They are the quickest to cook and they don’t get mushy so quickly. They have a slight earthy taste. I added […]

Purple potato soup
Soups

Purple soup

When I think about soup, I think of a soul-warming bowl of liquid greatness. The soup itself is not only a starter but can also be a main dish. It has to taste amazing, look fantastic and it has to make your tummy happy. Soup recipes shouldn’t be put in a dark corner. There are […]