I love soups. This time we had some beetroot, one sweet potato and some red cabbage left at home. What to do with beetroot? We had it roasted, raw, boiled, in a salad and in a smoothie. This time we decided to make a soup out of it. I like beetroot and I still remember […]
Author: Mateja Brescak
Button mushrooms
Spring is not completely awake yet. The days are still surprised by cold winds and rain showers. But that’s the perfect weather for mushrooms because they can grow pretty fast. You know the saying: ”They are springing up like mushrooms after the rain”, right? And if we talk about button mushrooms or champignons, their growth […]
Summer Mango Smoothie
It is that time of the year now when we find fresh fruits of all kinds everywhere. The markets are full of colourful vegetables and delicious fruits. And with this comes also the time for smoothies. A smoothie is a fruit or fruit & veggie mix drink in a big glass. All you need is […]
Chicken with a salsa heart and a prosciutto coat
Here we go again. Is there a thing that does not taste great wrapped in bacon? Of course not. Chicken is known to be very lean, so here is a remedy. Take some bacon or prosciutto to give that extra tastiness to the dish. You can use bacon for some delicious fat or prosciutto for […]
Salmon-spinach egg muffin cups
Do you love eggs, but you want a new way of making them? And if you like salmon too, try this salmon-spinach egg muffin cups. This is a perfect recipe for Easter. You can serve it as a snack or appetizer, for brunch or lunch. It is super quick and easy to make. All you […]
Asparagus with bacon scarf
This is an easy prosciutto/bacon wrapped green asparagus recipe which makes a delicious side dish. Asparagus is a spring vegetable that contains a lot of vitamins (B, C, E and K; almost the whole alphabet) and more than 90% is water. It is low in calories and low in sodium. Perfect for a light meal. […]
Valeriana
When thinking of what salad to make, it should not be too complicated. Nothing is wrong and everything is right. Just pick something green, something with leaves, something crunchy, something creamy, something fruity and something meaty. My main salad ingredient was “Valeriana” also known as lamb’s lettuce.
Lemon-honey chicken
Here is a recipe, where looking at the photo it does not say much. But when it is physically in front of you, you might change your opinion. The ingredients are not many, but there is ginger in it to give it a nice kick. This “Lemon-honey chicken” dish is perfect for a summer lunch […]
Aubergine soup
The eggplant or aubergine is very versatile in the kitchen. It can be used in all the recipes, from Italian to Asian dishes; either as a side dish, main dish or as a topping on a pizza. I also like it in a parmigiana. I tried it in many variations but never in a soup. […]
Fruity chicory salmon snacks
The spring came around. Finally, the sun is slowly waking up nature and people. So let’s bring some colours and flavours also on the table and wake up our taste buds. This recipe is simple and refreshing. You will experience an explosion of different flavours and textures in your mouth. The earthy warm flavour of […]
Apple pork sausage skewers
Apple pork sausage skewers are simple to make and loaded with flavour. Pork sausage, sweet apple and marinated onion are a great idea of how to serve sausages at your next gathering with friends. A delicious meal for any season.
Rainbow ramen
There were so many times when I said; “I love ramen.” And I can’t stop saying it. So I made it again. I called it the rainbow ramen bowl, because of all of the different ingredients and colours in it. Why do I like it so much? Because it has everything; vegetables, meat, noodles, soup, […]