Tag: quick lunch

Ječmenka, a thick barley soup.
Meat, Soups

Ječmenka

Hi, dear PassionSpoon’s readers. Have you missed me? I just came back from vacation in my homeland Slovenia. Wow, what an amazing time I had! Great people, beautiful places and delicious food. And among all the presents, souvenirs and memories, I brought home some inspiration too. It’s also been a while since I wrote a […]

Ssam.
Happy snacks, Meat

Ssam – pork belly lettuce wrap

We are almost at the end of this FOODball journey. We stop in South Korea. When talking about Korean food is all about presentation and fiery flavours. They love to include sesame oil, chili-pepper paste and soy sauce to their fantastic dishes. Have you ever heard of Ssam? No? It’s a very popular Korean dish. […]

Caramelized potatoes.
Happy snacks, Salads

Caramelized potatoes

Ice ice baby! Yes, Iceland is taking part in the football World Cup for the first time ever. After a big success in 2016, when they reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Euro as the smallest nation ever, they qualified for the World Cup 2018 as well. The dream continues! The whole world knows the […]

Scotch eggs; a soft-boiled egg wrapped in minced meat, covered with breadcrumbs and fried.
Happy snacks, Meat

Scotch eggs

Here comes quick like “Harry Kane” directly from England the next recipe; the delicious Scotch eggs. I know that a lot of you would think of fish & chips, but there are lots of other typical English recipes out there. For example Shepherd’s pie, Yorkshire pudding and Black pudding (doesn’t belong to sweets) just to […]

Steak with chimichurri.
Meat

Steak with chimichurri

Argentinian presence at the Football World Cup is a perfect opportunity to show you this delicious dish; steak with Chimichurri. Argentina is known for its amazing grilled meat like pork, beef, sausages and ribs. But let’s stop at the steak. For this recipe, I chose a sirloin and a roast beef steak. You can easily […]

Patatas allo pobre.
Happy snacks, Meat

Patatas allo pobre

Moving further on with the FOODball journey, we have Spain playing today. My first association was paella. But then I did a little research and decided on Patatas allo pobre. Already the name itself says that this is a simple and humble dish. Translated it means “poor man’s potatoes”. Despite the name, this dish is […]

Currywurst.
Happy snacks, Meat

Currywurst

Currywurst is the most famous fast food snack in Germany. The crunchy sausage combined with a delicious homemade curry sauce, either mild or spicy for the brave, with traditional fries or a small Brötchen (bread bun) and some mayo on a side it’s a must-try when in Germany.

A bowl of healthy quinoa avocado salad packed with vegetables. It's a mix of flavours and textures.
Salads

Quinoa avocado salad

Check out this incredibly delicious quinoa avocado salad. Not only it’s healthy and vegan but it’s also packed with plenty of textures and flavours. Also, it can be done in less than 30 minutes. It’s a perfect idea for a light lunch, lunch to go or dinner.

A pink bowl with Olivier potato salad, made with potatoes, pickles, onion, egg, carrots and peas. And all tossed in mayo.
Salads

Olivier Russian potato salad

My Olivier Russian potato salad is made with a combination of potato and sweet potato, green peas, carrots, pickles and spring onion. Tossed with olive oil, vinegar and mayo gives the dish that classic look. And to finish, a medium-boiled egg as topping. Wonderful either as a meal on its own or as a side […]

Happy snacks, Hot oven

Asparagus leek quiche

The asparagus season is getting close to the end. Consequently, I had to prepare another delicious dish and enjoy these amazing green vegetables. This time I present you an asparagus leek quiche – perfect for lunch, supper or picnic. You won’t be hungry or disappointed. Your tummy will be happy. You can make the dough […]

Curcuma beetroot pancakes.
Happy snacks

Curcuma beetroot pancakes

Pancakes are really easy to make. With a simple touch, by adding one ingredient, you can make this amazing colourful curcuma beetroot pancakes. They will just lighten up your day. I love beetroot. In fact, I have been drinking it quite often. It’s healthy and delicious. Adding it to the pancake dough will give a […]