These herb-crusted pumpkin wedges have become my favorite pumpkin dish. They are very easy to make and the aroma of parsley and thyme elevate the classic baked pumpkin to a whole new level of delicious bliss. You MUST try this at home. Pumpkins are all around us in the autumn and winter months and there’s […]
Category Archives: Vegetarian recipes
Make your own Perfect Pizza Dough (with video!)
If you know how to make proper pizza at home, you will be eternally happy. And great pizza starts with making your own perfect pizza dough. Fate smiled on us and we happened to house-sit a beautiful villa with its own real pizza oven in the garden! And when life gives you a pizza oven…you […]
Lentil Soup – in Sickness and in Health
A lentil soup is always a good idea – it’s fragrant, nutritious and so easy to make and enjoy over a few days. I have been a little sick for the past 4 days – the classical autumn flu. So I stay at home, go early to bed and drink bucket loads of herbal tea […]
La Peperonata – a delicious Italian pepper dish
A vegetarian dish to kick ass. Balanced in flavors, light, tasty and healthy. The prefect dish! La peperonata is a Mediterranean dish that is usually served as a side dish. This version is an Italian adaptation and my favorite even as a main dish. This recipe is so awesome and makes great use of our […]
Almond Milk – How to make it fresh at home
Forget about expensive organic store bought almond milk. Make it at home for a fraction of the cost – unpasteurized and fresh. I was never a big fan of cow milk and I have been experimenting with using nut milk (coconut/ almond) and rice milk in cooking. At the same time, I always have some […]
Honey oatmeal cookies – a healthy snack
These honey oatmeal cookies are just awesome and so easy to make! They are a chewy load of deliciousness. Better yet they keep super well so you can make a week’s supply of them and bring them to work as a healthy snack or enjoy them for breakfast with your tea or coffee. They are […]
Buckwheat banana bread – gluten free recipe
Buckwheat banana bread tastes awesome and smells divine as it bakes. It’s easy to warm up in the oven for a nice breakfast or to bring to work as a healthy snack. This buckwheat banana bread recipe is super easy and makes enough to last about a week. We usually finish it in a few […]
Quinoa salad with grilled vegetables, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers
A quinoa dish to die for. This dish is is like a Mediterranean summer on a plate and is perfect as a side for BBQs or as a main for any meal of the day – it’s filling alright. The flavors in this dish comes from the grilled vegetables, the salty olives and feta cheese, […]
Five minute breakfast: the HLT – Hummus, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich
Need a healthier option to the BLT (Bacon Lettuce Tomato) sandwich that takes a fraction of the time? Try this! Breakfast, as many say, is the most important meal of the day. I always have a better, more energetic and productive morning when I have a good breakfast. Many of us – let’s face it- […]
Five minute breakfast: avocado, tomato and cucumber toast
Looking for a nutritious, healthy, plant based breakfast loaded with healthy fats and whole grains to keep you from going hungry in the mornings? Try this! This toast is fulfilling, tasty and sure to keep you going in the mornings. It’s simple and awesome! Avocados are a great source of healthy (mono-saturated) fats, dietary fiber, […]