This simple warm chicken salad is a perfect one bowl meal but very satisfying with chicken breast, vegetables and salad greens. Decorated with edible flowers it makes a perfect start for Spring. Continue reading
This Lentil Stuffed Savoy Cabbage was inspired by a recipe from Pietro Leemann’s cookbook – “VEG per scelta” . It’s a version of the traditional meat stuffed cabbage rolls but here in a delicious vegan variation using beluga lentils and chopped walnuts. Continue reading
This Artichoke Red Chicory Strudel is a savory version of the classic strudel. The dried cranberries and pine nuts give it just the right tanginess to balance out the vegetable flavors. Continue reading
This easy orange roasted duck is great for holiday meals. It makes for quicker roasting since the duck is already divided into parts and is ready for plating individual portions. The orange sauce really makes a delicious difference in this recipe! Continue reading
This colourful artichoke quiche is actually quite simple to assemble if you have the frozen artichokes and ready rolled puff pastry on hand.
It can become a delicious one course meal with the addition of a salad and fruit. Continue reading
This Kale Quiche is so easy to put together especially if you have the ready made flaky pastry. I used the whole wheat type that gives it a rustic twist. Brushing the bottom of the crust with olive oil before putting in the filling ensures its crispiness after baking. No more soggy bottom crust! Continue reading
Nasi Goreng is a close cousin of the Chinese Cantonese rice. This Indonesian “staple” has been adopted by the Dutch – due to colonisation and has almost become a national dish. Black rice creates a nice contrast with the pink shrimp and also has more nutritional benefits. Continue reading
This eggplant tonne’ is a perfect vegetarian alternative to vitel tonne’. This dish is totally meat and fish free but still retains the savory flavours of the classic recipe. Continue reading
Yes, crusts can be healthy! This quinoa crust proves it as it is totally gluten-free and also without any added fat. The flax seeds and quinoa make this crust super healthy and loaded with protein. Continue reading
These baked eggplant fans are an easy and impressive way to serve this delicious vegetable. Just slice, fan out and fill with mozzarella and tomatoes. Pop it in the oven and in a few minutes you have a healthy and nutritious meal or side dish. Continue reading