Aloo Gobi literally means Potato Cauliflower in english. Not all Aloo Gobi´s are vegan but instead of dairy, I have […]
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
One of the pleasures of summer is that it comes with an array of wonderful summer dishes. I don’t know […]
Loaded Tuna Salad
I call this my “Loaded Tuna salad” because I load just about everything from my veggie draw in it. I […]
Goats cheese and greek yogurt mouse with blueberry compote
It is an absolute treat when you have a source of fantastic fresh ingredients. I only use the goats cream […]
Madras Curry Pasta Salad
It´s summer and BBQ Season!!!!!! My top 3 salads for any BBQ is potato salad, a green salad and a […]
SUMMER BERRY AND MERINGUE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
I don’t think anyone wants to spend hours in the kitchen on a beautiful, hot summers day! So whipping something […]
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 […]
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, […]
THE GIN BRAMBLE
The Gin Bramble is a variation on “The Sour” and is probably one of the most useful cocktail recipes to […]
South African Bobotie with yellow rice and salsa
Bobotie is probably one the the most famous South African dishes, that is of course if you can get passed […]
ROASTED TOMATO, CHICKPEA AND HALLOUMI SALAD
I love halloumi cheese!! Put a plate in front of me with a little tzazkiki, fresh bread and a bottle […]
BAKED AUBERGINE AND TOMATOES
For many of us, prepping aubergines for a dish can be daunting. Slice it, salt it, rinse it, dry it […]
VEGAN CAULIFLOWER COCONUT CURRY
I usually start my week with a vegetarian or vegan dish and with the bitterly cold weather we are currently […]
CORIANDER & LIME BASMATI RICE
A great variation of basmati rice to serve as a side to any curry or asian-style dish.
Agrodolce onions with aubergines, polenta and salsiccia sausage
Salsiccia is an universal name for different types of fresh Italian sausage. It usually refers to a sausage made with […]
MOULES FRITES
You will probably look at the triple-cooked chips and think it’s too much work and honestly, I do not blame […]
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 […]
COTTAGE PIE
Winter has finally arrived in this part of Norway, cold days and even colder evenings. Nothing beats the smell of […]
Champagne syllabub with mulled berries
Champagne syllabub is the absolute best and an easy to make, luxurious dessert that will make a fitting end to […]
Aquavit Sour
In Scandinavia it is Aquavit time!!!! My favourite is Linie Aquavit, a true Norwegian brand and also the oldest Aquavit […]
RASPBERRY AND ROSE POPSICLE COCKTAIL
Anyone who has hosted at their home will know that planning is key! You have more than enough to think […]
APPLE CIDER MARGARITA
This is definitely a winter cocktail and might I just add that this is not for the fainthearted!!! As you […]
PICKLED BEETROOT EGGS
With all my events cancelled this month due to Covid-19, I had to make a plan with all the eggs […]
Katsudon
It has been one hell of a week with a second Covid-19 lockdown, events cancelled and running around trying to […]
BEEF POT WITH SOY AND SWEET POTATO
All it takes is “one pot” and that says it all about this wonderful Asian influenced beef stew! The perfect […]
PERSIAN SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, PISTACHIO, GRAPE AND FETA
Here is a quick Persian-style salad to accompany any spicy beef, chicken, lamb dish or oily fish like salmon. It […]
CUMIN AND LAMB POTSTICKERS
For me there is nothing more satisfying than dumplings or potstickers. A potsticker is a dumpling that you fry, so […]
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 […]
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA
Okay so I can only speak for the shops in my area, but when was the last time you bought […]
HOMEMADE SICHUAN CHILLI OIL
This recipe is straight from Marion´s Kitchen!!! It is hands down the best chilli-oil recipe out there and I use […]
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 […]
BEJEWELLED RICE CAKE
It is very difficult for me to choose my favourite cuisine, but at a push it will be between Asian […]
STUFFED ALMOND AND SPINACH TOMATOES
I have made many versions of stuffed tomatoes over the years and mostly when I make Greek dishes, but this […]
BUTTERNUT AND CHANTERELLE RISOTTO
It is that time of the year when we start enjoying comfort food on chilly nights. If it can be […]
FREEZER PICKLES
I do love myself a good pickle but I have always favoured the sweeter variety with a bit of tang […]
LAVENDER COLLINS
A Collins is made with gin, but for this cocktail I decided to use vodka instead. It is a shame […]
Roasted Garlic Hummus
I am yet to come across someone who does not like hummus! Creamy, a hint of garlic and sesame on […]
ONE-PAN BEEF, PEAS AND ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD DRESSING
Years ago I discovered this one-pan dish in Bon Appetit and have been making it on a regular basis. Sometimes […]
VEGAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP
I think it is rather obvious from my recipes that I am not a vegetarian or vegan but that does […]
EINKORN RISOTTO WITH SWEET CORN AND TOMATOES (VEGAN)
I personally like to have at least 2 “meat-free” days a week, if not more sometimes. I often eat vegetarian […]
Mango and jalapeño margarita
Friday evenings in Norway is Taco-Friday and what better drink than a spicy Mango and Jalapeño Margarita! It is really […]
TOASTED CHICKEN AND SUMAC TORTILLAS (MUSAKHAN)
Musakhan is an Arab dish originating from Palestine. This dish contains chicken with sliced onions, sumac, all spice, sometimes saffron and […]
THE BEE´S KNEES SOUR
At a previous farmers market, I was given a jar of Norwegian honey by Frank Hoover from Honninghagen in Bergen […]
SICHUAN PEPPER BEEF AND CELERY STIR FRY
It is no secret that I am very fond of Asian food. A spice that is seldom used but that […]
TERIYAKI SALMON WRAPPED IN VIETNAMESE SPRINGROLLS
I love Asian food and especially during summer! These Vietnamese spring rolls are just so versatile, fresh and relatively easy […]
HONEY-BAKED FETA WITH LAVENDER
I came across the recipe for the first time in “New Classics” by one of my favourite chefs, Marcus […]
HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE
These summer days are hot and lazy and I totally get it that it is easier to pop into the […]
SUMMER LETTUCE WRAPS
Nothing says summer to me more than summer rolls! The trend is to roll your ingredients only in rice paper […]
EASY THAI PEANUT SAUCE
This Thai peanut sauce is so versatile! I use it as a dip with lettuce or rice paper wraps or […]
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 […]
Baked Ricotta with lemon and thyme
What is nicer than a bowl of hot piping cheese, fresh bread, a glass of wine and good company? On […]
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
In a country known for its salmon, it would be a shame not to place this beautiful fish on the […]
SALMON CEVICHE
Those who have been at my home will know this canapé very well, it is definitely one of my favourites […]
BBQ PATATAS BRAVAS
There is a hashtag on social media that says #traveltoeat (travel to eat), that would be me….. Nothing gives me […]
BBQ MUSHROOMS ON TOAST (SNACK)
At a recent interview I was asked what makes a South African braai (BBQ) different to the way they do […]
QUICK STICKY ASIAN-STYLE PORK RIBS
I love to BBQ and I love Asian food, so it should come at no surprise that I love these […]
Thai Noodle Salad
We all love a salad with loads of color and texture, this one has it all and an absolute explosion […]
MATCHA TEA GIN COCKTAIL
Making traditional Japanese matcha tea is a ritual of gracefulness and elaborate presentation. We won’t be using any chawans or chasers […]
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 […]
EASY ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH GARLIC CHEDDAR TOAST
There will be food bloggers out there who would turn their nose up if asked to use canned tomatoes to […]
OUZO FRAPPE
An ouzeri is an eating and drinking establishment that specializes in the serving of ouzo and the delectable mezethes (small […]
SLOW ROASTED GREEK LEMON POTATOES
There are lemon potatoes and then there is these lemon potatoes!!! All I can say is OMG!!! They are not […]
GREEK YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH POMEGRANATE SYRUP
Well, I was adamant to stick to my Greek inspired theme for tonights dinner party, even the dessert. This required […]
POMEGRANATE PARFAIT WITH EASY CASHEW CREAM
A healthy snack that can be eaten anytime of the day! Serve as snack, maybe at breakfast or even dessert! […]
Ginger Mojito
Another cocktail mix I developed for a local restaurant. There are few people who do not like a mojito on […]
THE RADLER SUMMER STORM
A few years back I was asked to develop a moctail (non-alcoholic cocktail) for Clausthaler, Norway. Well, the end result […]
PINK GIN
A simple pink gin with the beautiful aromatics of elderflower and perfume of fresh rose petals. Cheers!
THE RASPBERRY GIN
This cocktail I developed for one of the restaurants where I live. I am happy to say that it went […]
PORNSTAR MARTINI
I had my first taste of a Pornstar Martini in St Tropez with my husband. Sitting at a harbour front […]
MAC AND CHEESE
As a young girl back in South Africa, my mom used to make mac-and-cheese. She used to add vienna sausages […]
CRISPY VIETNAMESE PANCAKES
The truth is that I could probably eat Asian-style food almost everyday and my pantry reflects the amount of asian […]
OLIVE OIL, ALMOND, LEMON AND ROSEMARY SYRUP CAKE
This is a simple cake but it is made that extra little special with the addition of the rosemary-infused syrup. […]
RICOTTA TART WITH TOMATOES
Walking into one of our local stores who support local producers in our area, my eyes immediately fell on a selection […]
Moroccan chicken kebabs
I am often asked what my favourite kind of food is and it always feels like a trick question, I […]
WHITE COSMOPOLITAN
I first tasted a White Cosmopolitan at Restaurant Daniel off Park Avenue in NYC. The presentation with an orchid flower […]
SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI BROODJIES
Braai broodjies (toasted sandwiches) are as South African as you can get. I actually think many people have a braai […]
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 […]
CURRIED CHICKEN SOSATIES
Sosaties is nothing more than meat on a stick or kebabs. You can use beef, lamb or chicken but today […]
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 […]
PULLED CHICKEN NACHOS
A couple years back I was asked to do a few test kitchen recipes for Clausthaler and for this recipe […]
PICKLED WILD GARLIC FLOWERS
On a remote island not too far from my home, I experience forage paradise once a year! In Norway it […]
BANANA FOSTER BREAD WITH MAPLE SYRUP BUTTER
So what is Banana Foster Bread? Well, to explain it we first need to look at the original Banana Foster […]
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 […]
CARAMALIZED RED ONIONS
This recipe could not be more simple! It is quick, easy, gluten-free and vegetarian! Onions have many health benefits such […]
Mussels with cider, leeks and chorizo
There’s few things nicer than a simple meal of steamed mussels, crispy bread and a cold bottle of white wine […]
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 […]
GREEK SALAD
No Greek meal is complete without a greek salad. Contrary to what people might be served in popular restaurants, a […]
Beetroot and garlic salad
I think I have mentioned before that one of my best friends back in South Africa used to teach me […]
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 […]
CAULIFLOWER TORTILLAS
This recipe is adapted from The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook written by the then 17 year old, Joshua Weisman in […]
CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CRISPY SOY AND SESAME CHICKEN
This recipe happened by accident like all good things in life! Since my return from Barcelona I have been really […]
STEAK TACOS
Lets be honest, there are thousands of taco recipes out there, but this recipe ticks all the boxes for what […]
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 […]
DADELBLOKKIES aka DATE SQUARES
This sweet treat brings back so many childhood memories. If your mom or grandma didn’t make them, it is a […]
REUBEN SLIDERS
These Reuben sliders are the simplest snack to throw together and I never have any leftovers! I have used pastrami […]
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 […]
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Who does not like a hot spicy soup on a cold winters day? This one is not only comforting but […]
Watercress & Basil Gin Smash Martini
Last weekend I had an event at my house where I used watercress in one of the courses. I am […]
ROSU KATSU BURGER
You would make Katsu no different than a schnitzel, the only difference is your choice of pork cut and what […]
BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH SHREDDED BBQ CHICKEN
I am a big fan of quick and easy meals, specially during the week. Although it takes approximately an hour […]
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 […]
BEER CAN CHICKEN
Beer can chicken is not a new invention, but it goes through stages where you see it on every food-bloggers […]
BEER SALAD DRESSING
A quick and delicious salad dressing made with an unexpected addition of Claushaler non-alcoholic beer. Open a can of beer, […]
Healthy gluten-free nut bread with bee pollen
I host many functions and every now and then I will have a guest who is gluten intolerant. This is […]
Estonian Black Bread
I have been to Estonia a few times and one of the most memorable things I have eaten has to […]
Persian Chicken wrap with beetroot hummus
I think street food is a trend worth noting. Gone are the days where it generally meant you had succumbed to the […]
VETKOEK WITH CAPE MALAY MINCED BEEF CURRY
Vetkoek is the Afrikaans name for which literally means ‘fat cake’ and is as South African as it gets! In reality […]
Chicken challenge Day 4 – Chicken Salad Sandwich with mayo and pomegranate seeds
This is still part of the chicken challenge. Basically, I am trying to use as much as possible of a […]
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 […]
Chicken challenge Day 2 – Endive and chicken salad with blue cheese, dates and candied walnuts
It is day 2 of the chicken challenge and tonight I have made a really scrumptious salad. Great on its […]
Chicken challenge Day 1 – Asian inspired noodle soup
Meals for one are always a challenge. The amount of time and effort you put into it, is no different […]
Balsamic and Pomegranate Labneh
Labneh is made by straining plain yogurt through cheesecloth and removing the excess whey. The result is a thick cream […]
Easy Flatbread
This is probably one of the easiest recipes and can be used with some of your favourite foods like dips, […]
Honey Sage Gin Fizz with a bacon and honey rim
This rather unusual cocktail came about because a client wanted something different for their year-end function as a welcome drink. […]
BLACKBERRY AND LAVENDER CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
A unique and heavenly champagne cocktail with blackberries, maple syrup and lavender flowers! Adapted from The Adventure Bite. Cheers!