I like being creative and inventing new salad combinations. But there are so many possibilities that sometimes I just can’t think what to do. So some months ago I bought Nigella Lawson’s cookbook called Simply Nigella – Feel Good Food. And I found a great salad recipe with cauliflower, chickpeas and pomegranate; beautifully brought together […]
Salads
Creamy pumpkin salad dressing
Pumpkin season started. The shops are full of different kinds of pumpkins. Therefore, you will be seeing a lot of pumpkin recipes in the next month. Pumpkins are fruits with a slightly sweet aroma, but you can easily use them in any recipe you like. I bought again the Hokkaido pumpkin. And as a start, […]
Watermelon chicken salad
The sunny days are not over yet and you can still find watermelons at the groceries. Therefore I took the chance to write this recipe. I never get tired of salads, especially if they have some ingredients which you wouldn’t normally put in. Watermelon will be the “special” ingredient of this salad recipe, however not […]
Vegetable spiral pie
This vegetable spiral pie will bring absolute fun in your kitchen. Not a veggie lover? It doesn’t matter; you simply have to try it. It is delicious and it looks stunning. You will feel like a real chef when making it. And you don’t need many ingredients; only a couple of vegetables, pastry dough and […]
Sausage-egg hearts
Transform a classic breakfast into either fun or romantic meal with just one cut. These sausage-egg hearts are gorgeous, easy to make and delicious. Form a heart shape with the sausage, crack an egg in the middle and there you have a lovely breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Avocado tuna sandwich
Check out this avocado tuna sandwich! It features, creamy avocado, pickled red onions, bright green Savoy cabbage and canned tuna in a delicious bun with a crispy crust. It makes a wonderful mid-week lunch or dinner.
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
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, […]
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 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 […]
Bacon-wrapped shrimp salad
When looking for a special salad, check out this bacon-wrapped shrimp salad. Tender lamb lettuce, topped with delicious shrimps wrapped in crispy and salty bacon. A wonderful combination of seafood and salty pork, that will wake up your taste buds.
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.