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Loaded Tuna Salad

I call this my “Loaded Tuna salad” because I load just about everything from my veggie draw in it.  I […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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PAN DE HIGO (FIG BREAD)

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 […]

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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 […]

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MY SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

There are so many spaghetti bolognese recipes out there and I am pretty sure that Italians must be shaking their […]

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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 […]

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FRENCH ONION SOUP

French Onion Soup must be one of the most popular classical soups of all time! Golden, savory onions simmered in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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CRISPY VIETNAMESE PANCAKES

The truth is that I could probably eat Asian-style food almost everyday and my pantry reflects the amount of asian […]

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Sweet potato salad with coriander oil and spicy yogurt

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.  […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Easy Flatbread

This is probably one of the easiest recipes and can be used with some of your favourite foods like dips, […]

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DADELBLOKKIES aka DATE SQUARES

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 […]

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CRANBERRY, WALNUT AND ORANGE NAKED CAKE

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 […]

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