I’ve never thought about cooking watermelon. Until the other day this seemed outrageous to me to “spoil” the juicy, tasty, divine watermelon by cooking it.
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Surprise “snowballs” – grilled watermelon with pistachio and goat cheese
Perfect blueberry, nutmeg and chocolate chips muffins
Who doesn’t like blueberries? If you don’t, then this recipe is not for you. Well, it is but I find it difficult to write for someone who doesn’t like blueberries… Just kidding. [Read more…]
Savory muffins recipe (breakfast muffins)
As I always like to say something about myself in these articles, another thing about me is that I am not a morning person. I think that’s the definition anyway… Not necessarily not a morning person, but I find it very hard to “socialize” at least for an hour after I wake up, drink my coffee and read my emails, check out my Instagram account, Facebook etc. [Read more…]
Vegan Tex-Mex corn patties
You know what’s worse than a Monday? A bad one!
I know all Mondays are just horrible, but sometimes you might be lucky enough to make it through the day without any major incidents to remind you how much you hate Mondays! And trust me I am an expert in bad Mondays…
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Vegan filo pastry and fruit tarts
We all have this “not enough time” issue. I know I do! With fast-paced lifestyle and always struggling to be in many places at once or to solve all the problems that might occur during the day, well…cooking might seem the least of our problems… So then we are all running to a fast food or pre-cooked meals that just take 2 min in the microwave. [Read more…]
Vegan burger with chia seeds and peas
I am not sure if one or two meatless days on week counts, but it’s definitely a start. I still enjoy a good juicy steak, but this recipe made me realise that it doesn’t have to be meat to have flavour and to feel that your taste buds jump for joy.
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Sweet potato and broccoli gratin
Oh Mondays… after a relaxed weekend all I want it’s a relaxed Monday or why not, another relaxed weekend? Or it’s only me who wants that… I doubt it…
Monday morning, listening Louis Armstrong and drinking a warm cup of coffee. Not sure I want to do more than this. But I should. My fridge is full of leftovers after the weekend. I know what it’s going to happen with them if I don’t invent something. Right straight into the bin! What a waste of money and not to say effort. [Read more…]
Homemade bread with chia seeds
It’s officially soup season and I think nothing goes better with a warm hearty bowl of soup, but homemade bread!
And the smell… Soul-satisfying smell of bread baking in the oven. It reminds me of childhood. My mom used to make this all the time. The classic white homemade bread. No seeds and no other dried herbs or cheese. [Read more…]
Banana bread with ginger frosting
Oh, I love my coffee time. Fresh brewed coffee topped with cream is always what makes my day.
I usually skip breakfast or let’s say I prefer a late one, but I always have a slice of cake with my coffee. [Read more…]
Burrito with meatballs and caramelized carrots
With a teenager in house things can be very complicated sometimes…always… Moods, nerves, diet, eating when angry, preparing the food for a teenager can be a challenge. Now vegetarian, in 5 minutes asking for a beef steak.
Anyway, I have a secret weapon (recipe) which makes me always “the best mom”: burrito/wrap. [Read more…]