Salads

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 […]

Valeriana salad with beef.
Meat, Salads

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.

Golden baked zucchini cakes
Hot oven, Salads

Baked zucchini cakes

If you are looking for an appetizer or a snack, this is a great recipe for that. These baked zucchini cakes are perfect as a main dish, with salad or as a side dish. And not only that, they are soft and packed with flavour but they are also easy to make and vegetarian as […]

Cauliflower hash
Salads

Cauliflower hash

Cauliflower? That has a funny smell; you would say. Maybe that’s true, but I think a dish with a great garlic and spices aroma can beat that 2 minutes short funny smell. What is a hash? Well, a hash is basically some chopped meat or diced potatoes with spices. I didn’t use the meat and neither […]

Salarico salad with mandarins.
Salads

Salarico salad

I’ve been using the oven a lot lately. Time to change that. It’s time for a salad now! This salad will bring summer to your table and on your plate. It’s quick, fresh, colourful and healthy. This recipe is for two portions. You might double it for four or split for one. You will also […]

The purple Peruvian
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The purple Peruvian potatoes

Today’s recipe’s ingredient comes from South America. More exactly from the surroundings of Titicaca lake. I am talking about a potato. But not just any kind of potato. I am talking about the purple Peruvian potato. There are many names for different varieties. I have bought them because of the colour, but later on, I […]

Onion fig salad
Salads

Onion fig salad

The cold days are knocking at our doors and what feels better than a soul-warming dish. Yes, I know a warm dish and salad don’t really go together. Just give it a try; read, make, taste and eat. You will love it. You will love this onion fig salad. It is sweet and fruity. And […]

Long melon wedges, each covered with a prosciutto slice and paired with some black olives and fresh mint.
Happy snacks, Salads

Melon and prosciutto

Enjoy a refreshing and flavourful Italian classic. This melon and prosciutto recipe is a perfect appetizer or light lunch option. The juicy sweetness of the melon pairs beautifully with the salty, cured prosciutto. A few sprigs of fresh mint add a bright, herbaceous note, creating a truly delightful dish.

Superpower salad
Salads

Superpower salad

Time for another great salad recipe. We were really committed to the green week. At day two we were excited how to improve the “salad recipe”. We upgraded the salad recipe big time. This time we didn’t use any green salad. All the ingredients go perfectly together and the dressing makes the flavour pop out even more. […]