We probably eat a salad about 3-4 times a week. Whether for lunch or dinner I love them. I don’t mean a simple green salad, I am talking about a loaded salad filled with lots of goodies. Today it’s a prawn salad filled with lots of homemade croutons, avocado, parmesan and a delicious dressing. You... Continue Reading →
Slow Braised Beef Stroganoff
Without a trace of mushrooms. Fact: I do not like mushrooms! Cannot stand the sight, smell, texture or taste. So instead I used red bell peppers, which is a very nice substitute. This stroganoff might differ from the original but it is very delicious. A perfect meal to serve for a family and friends dinner.... Continue Reading →
Burger with Avocado & Roasted Tomato Salsa
Another burger, but so worth it. I could eat avocado, salsa and nachos all day, every day. So why not top it on a burger? Just seems like the right thing to do. Add some tortilla chips on the side and you have such a tasty dish. One bite of this tomato salsa and you... Continue Reading →
Summer Pasta Carbonara
Pasta is the way to my heart. You can do so much with pasta, whether keeping it simple, tossing it through a rich sauce or loading it with veggies. The most important thing, never ever forget cheese! Lots of cheese! Every type of pasta needs cheese. You will love this pasta! The egg is whisked... Continue Reading →
Easy Baked Peanut Chicken
Peanut sauce is the best. I remember eating this as a kid and dipping anything from chicken, vegetables and my potatoes in it. Now there is an even easier and healthy way to make chicken satay. Blend the sauce, pour it over the chicken and bake in the oven. Serve with green veggies, roasted potatoes... Continue Reading →
Baked Chicken Burgers with Carmelized Whiskey Onions
I love me a good burger! Whether beef, fish, veggie, pork or chicken. I am a true believer that burgers don’t need an excessive amount of toppings, simplicity is the best. This is such an easy burger: throw the chicken in the oven (allow the fat to turn crispy), the onions are ready in about... Continue Reading →
Courgette Artichoke Tart
So I was a bit in a cooking rut. This happens once a while and I just seem to lose inspiration. Luckily, it does not happen often and quickly disappears. Anyone else experience this? Today I made a quick and yummy lunch. The boss of the house (my 1.5 year old daughter) loved it and... Continue Reading →
Pepperoni Pizza Bread with Spinach Pesto
It was such a shame when we finished the last piece of this pizza bread. That’s how good this is! Don’t be scared by the shape, it is very easy to roll. I just used a store-bought pizza dough in a rectangle form which simplified the process even more. This is a perfect recipe for... Continue Reading →
Creamy Sausage Penne alla Vodka
These types of recipes are great to have as they are easy but oh so yummy. This pasta is creamy, cheesy and delicious. I made it for the entire family, but left out the vodka for my daughter. Trust me when I say, do not leave out the vodka for yourself! It really brings out... Continue Reading →
Marinated Tomato Carpaccio and Mozzarella
Tomato and mozzarella is a combination that just cannot do any wrong. It is something that pleases a majority of the crowd and it’s simplicity just makes it a great dinner-party dish. Want to take it up a notch? Then I have you covered! This tomato carpaccio is just as simple as the original, but... Continue Reading →