Another recipe from my childhood. And this one is my mom’s top recipe. No festive feast was complete without this cold amazing Eggplant Appetizer. My mother boiled eggplants and then put them under pressure until the liquid went away. Then she finely chopped some tomatoes and onion and mixed it with salt & pepper and […]
This easy and quick Pad Thai with Prawns and tofu is a staple dish for the whole family for Friday nights. Story of the Pad Thai Noodles are a traditional Chinese dish. How can you change noodles to stop being Chinese? Phibun, a Thai ex-prime minister had an idea. As pork was seen as a […]
This Lima Bean Soup with Brown Rice is one of my favorite soups when it comes to quick and nutritious lunches. For me, soup is a comfort food, that comes from my childhood and cultural background. In the country where I come from, soup is normally served for lunch, almost daily. It is also believed […]
When it comes to pumpkin season, I usually only cook one dish, which is my absolute favorite: Pumpkin-millet porridge with coconut milk. But this time I decided to discover more goodies from this autumn fruit. And I cooked the Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale & Walnuts. Pumpkin contains magnesium, calcium, and iron, as well as […]
Another warm & hearty recipe. This simple and tasty Stew can be served on its own, with fresh bread or pitta. Or you can have it with brown rice, quinoa, couscous, or Wholesome Coconut Milk Mashed Potatoes. This is a bright, juicy, and healthy dish that is very easy to prepare. To balance the natural […]
Pickled Red Onions are an absolute favorite in my kitchen. What kind of onions to pickle For pickling, it is best to use sweet and semi-sweet varieties of onions such as red onion (e.g. Red Baron and Black Prince varieties). There are not as many essential oils in them as in yellow ones, so they […]
The Cashew Cream recipe helped me out many times during the period when I eliminated cow’s milk and dairy from my diet. At that time, I missed creamy sauces and sour cream until I discovered this amazing nut called cashew. I had no idea that you can prepare dozens of different recipes from cashew, not […]
This Rice Salad provides the body with essential nutrients and can be a healthy addition to your daily menu. Health Benefits of the Rice Salad Carrots and beets are rich in fiber and antioxidants. And these root vegetables can be a good source of folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Did you know that […]
We loved stuffed bell peppers in our family. For every special occasion or holiday, we served stuffed peppers to the table. Usually, the staffing consisted of a mixture of rice, minced meat, and onion. I will later prepare the vegetarian variation of that delicious dish, replacing the meat with a plant-based alternative. But for now, […]
Puree soups, especially with cream, are my favorites. Even those who are not pumpkin fans (like my husband 😊) will love the creamy and rich flavor of this delicious Pumpkin Soup. When it comes to cooking, I will always look for the perfect balance of taste and nutrition profile. Regarding this Pumpkin Soup recipe, the […]
