Well, January is Veganuary and internationally a “go plant-based” meals for a month! I am not a vegetarian nor vegan but […]
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COTTAGE PIE
Winter has finally arrived in this part of Norway, cold days and even colder evenings. Nothing beats the smell of […]
Asian inspired Prawn Cocktail Canapés
So, I planned an evening of all things Asian last night and as always, I like to start my dinner […]
MY SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
There are so many spaghetti bolognese recipes out there and I am pretty sure that Italians must be shaking their […]
Cranberry and nut cheese truffle balls
We are entering the “silly” season of Christmas soon! Yes I know it’s only the 1st October today but I’ve […]
FRENCH ONION SOUP
French Onion Soup must be one of the most popular classical soups of all time! Golden, savory onions simmered in […]
BBQ ASPARAGUS WITH LEEKS, BACON, ROSEMARY, THYME AND ANCHOVY
If you ever get the chance to go to Nice in France, I can highly recommend you make a reservation […]
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)
Okonomiyaki is a popular pan-fried dish that consists of batter and cabbage. Selected toppings and ingredients are added which can vary […]
CRISPY VIETNAMESE PANCAKES
The truth is that I could probably eat Asian-style food almost everyday and my pantry reflects the amount of asian […]
Sweet potato salad with coriander oil and spicy yogurt
Sweet potatoes for me is one of those magical vegetables that cover the whole spectrum from sweet to salty, as […]
OTTOLENGHI´S BRAISED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CHICKPEAS AND HARISSA
A few times a week I like to cook a vegetarian meal and just because there’s no meat most certainly […]
Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Mango and Pineapple salsa
For the health conscious, this is the perfect go-to recipe. Do not let the simplicity of this dish fool you, […]
ROASTED TOMATO, CHICKPEA AND HALOUMI SALAD
I love haloumi cheese!! Put a plate in front of me with a little tzazkiki, fresh bread and a bottle […]
Pinnekjøtt Soup with Herbed dumplings
It is that time of the year when just about every household on the West Coast of Norway smells of […]
CAPE MALAY PICKLED FISH
It’s actually quite amazing what influence the Cape Malay had on traditional South African dishes. Take this pickled fish, varied […]
RUM AND RAISIN ICE CREAM
Rum and raisin ice cream takes me back to my days growing up in South Africa and even then it […]
ROASTED GARLIC, CAULIFLOWER AND RICOTTA DIP
I came across this recipe by Little Broken and as I am a huge fan of roasted garlic, it was […]
ROAST CHICKEN AND GARLIC PASTA WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This recipe is without a doubt my favourite pasta! Roasted garlic, juices from a roast chicken, crispy chicken skin, toasted […]
GOATS CHEESE, WALNUT AND CRANBERRY TRUFFLES
Little cheesy balls of loveliness. Quick to make and oh so pretty! Sometimes goats cheese can be very overpowering, you […]
GREEK CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON AND EGG
This soup brings back wonderful memories for me. I had a Greek friend who sadly passed away 16 years ago. […]
SALMON CEVICHE WITH AVOCADO CREAM
On my recent visit to Nice in France, I was walking with my fellow foodie through the streets close to […]
PROSECCO JELLY WITH APEROL AND RUBY GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA
This dessert peaked my interest at seeing Prosecco and Aperol, my two favourite summer drinks! It´s a delicious boozy, yet […]
PRAWN IN CHILLI BUTTER WITH HERBED ORZO SALAD
Who does not like a quick and flavoursome meal? This spicy prawn and orzo (rice-shaped pasta) is super quick and […]
Steamed mussels with cider, leeks and chorizo
There is a good possibility that you cook your mussels with shallots, garlic, white wine, maybe a chili, dash of […]
Easy Flatbread
This is probably one of the easiest recipes and can be used with some of your favourite foods like dips, […]
Charred bread with ricotta and cherry salsa
I am always interested in new recipes that I can try out on my indoor BBQ. I have never tasted […]
CRANBERRY, WALNUT AND ORANGE NAKED CAKE
I was looking for a “wow-factor” cake for my birthday party. For me, cranberries during winter just works, so being […]