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Sorrel Soup (Russian Green Borscht)

Cooking Time: 10m

This Sorrel Soup (Green Borscht) is another one of our delicious, authentically Russian soup, that is full of everything good and nothing bad. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, this broth-like soup is filled with a handful of sorrel leaves, a few potatoes, boiled eggs, onion and garlic. I like mine...

June 22, 2020

30 Minute Spicy Lentil Bolognese

Cooking Time: 28m

This is a 30 Minute Spicy Lentil Bolognese that will be putting in a regular appearance in your kitchen. It is super quick and easy to make. It’s very filling too and completely vegan which makes it the number one summer dinner recipe in my kitchen. To make this bolognese,...

June 1, 2020

Easy Roasted Whole Trout

Cooking Time: 37m

This Easy Roasted Whole Trout is a showstopper which you should make next time you’re feeding a crowd. It is super easy to make too so you can prepare it in advance and cook it while your guests are settling in. Or you could prepare and cook the fish in...

May 12, 2020

Roasted Chicken Grapes Rosemary

Cooking Time: 40m

My family is very traditional when it comes to Sunday lunch and quite often I choose this Roasted Chicken Grape Rosemary as a menu option. With a pre grilled Chicken, charred until caramelized, with a balsamic glaze, before roasting, gives this roast chicken an extra crisp! Roast in a roasting...

August 30, 2019

Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht

Cooking Time: 25m

Almost-Instant Chilled Borscht does exactly as it says on the tin – it is so quick to prepare. Under 30 minutes to be precise and that includes chilling time. Borscht is a vibrant Eastern European soup made from beetroots. The beets also give this soup its bright red color. Start...

August 26, 2019

Peach and Prosciutto Pizza

Cooking Time: 40m

Pizzas can be sweet too and with this Peach and Prosciutto Pizza we’ve done just that. Using a homemade or store bought pizza dough top your pizza with 3 cheeses, fresh peaches, with the skins still on, slices of prosciutto and garnish with drizzles of balsamic reduction and freshly chopped...

August 23, 2019

Holodnik

Cooking Time: 1h 40m

Originating in Eastern Europe, this Holodnik recipe has become famous world-wide with its delicious and creamy, beet flavor. A cold soup made from a base of cooked beets, boiled water and buttermilk, filled with crunchy onions and cucumbers and seasoned with salt, a pinch of sugar and a bunch of...

August 21, 2019

Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Time: 45m

A fresh and healthy Spinach-Tomato Macaroni & Cheese that is made for the whole family. A great way to get in some nutritious vegetables like tomatoes and spinach by incorporating them into everyone’s most loved pasta dish – macaroni and cheese. Cook the macaroni, spinach mixture and garlic-onion tomatoes separately...

August 21, 2019

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Time: 55m

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers might just be my most cooked recipe this year. I’ve made them so many times and each time I try a different flavor combination. As soon as I hit this mix, I knew it was the one! I think the addition of feta cheese really elevates the...

August 20, 2019

Okroshka – Russian Summer Soup

Cooking Time: 55m

Feel no guilt with this Russian inspired Okroshka, most commonly described as a light and cool, cold Summer soup. Using a sour cream base seasoned with salt and vinegar and filled with chopped dill, green onion and diced ham, cooked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and cucumbers for some crunch. It’s absolutely...

August 13, 2019

Healthy Eggplant Soup

Cooking Time: 1h

Healthy Eggplant Soup! I usually prefer to cook big, fancy dinners but sometimes I enjoy experimenting with simple and healthy meal options too. This easy eggplant soup quickly became a popular favorite in my kitchen this winter. I first started enjoying eggplant after visiting the Mediterranean where they use this...

August 12, 2019

Smoky Salmorejo

Cooking Time: 1h 25m

Unbelievably flavored, this Smokey Salmorejo, cold Spanish soup is just wonderful. A tomato gazpacho made from blended tomatoes and bread cubes, seasoned with grated garlic, sherry vinegar and smoked olive oil and garnished with thinly sliced grapes and chopped, roasted almonds that bring some sweetness to your bowl. The smokey...

August 11, 2019

Seared Coconut-Lime Chicken with Snap Pea Slaw

Cooking Time: 20m

This Seared Coconut-Lime Chicken with Snap Pea Slaw is an amazing recipe to add to your repertoire. It’s full of Asian ingredients like coconut cream, cilantro, lime and my all time favorite oil to cook with – sesame oil. Sesame oil is made from sesame seeds and it has a...

August 9, 2019

Vegan Icy Tomato Soup

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

Sipping soup in Summer with this Vegan Icy Tomato Soup. I know you may think that the last thing one would enjoy in summer would be a bowl of soup, but this cool, garden tomato bowl is a real treat! Delicious flavors with plum tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano and crushed...

August 9, 2019

Vegan White Gazpacho

Cooking Time: 5m

Vegan White Gazpacho is one of those classic summer recipes that I love to make on hot days. It is super fresh and full of delicious plant based ingredients like almonds, grapes, cucumber and bell pepper. I like to sprinkle a handful of sprouts fresh mint or lemon balm on...

August 9, 2019

Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

Cooking Time: 25m

Sometimes you need a stylish plate and this Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil is not just a palate pleaser but also looks absolutely stunning, too. Prepare your own pizza crust and use a 3 cheese mix of Parmesan cheese, Swiss or mozzarella and ¾ cup white ricotta cheese. I use...

August 8, 2019

Keto Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Cooking Time: 25m

This Spicy Avocado-Cucumber Soup is a great summer soup to make when you are catering for a crowd. Cold soups are healthy, flavorful and a great thing about this one is that there’s no cooking involved so you don’t have to stand over a hot stove on a hot day. ...

August 8, 2019

Rustic Gazpacho

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

This Rustic Gazpacho is the perfect summer blend of vegetables like ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers and fresh garlic. Every perfect, summer evening dinner should start with this cold soup and now you have the best recipe to try it out for yourself. Originating in the South region of...

August 7, 2019

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Cooking Time: 30m

This Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta is a typical recipe that I usually go for and one that not only tastes amazing but fills the hungry gap, too. For Italian pasta night I like to serve this whole-wheat penne pasta served with a grilled eggplant and tomato sauce and topped...

August 7, 2019

Lemon-Pignoli Zucchini Pasta

Cooking Time: 15m

Lemon-Pignoli Zucchini Pasta is an Italian cold entree dish that I love to make in the summer. This pasta dish combines many mediterranean flavors such as tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon and basil. It’s really easy to make and it’s a great dish to prepare in advance as it will keep...

August 6, 2019

Gluten Free Lamb Stuffed Eggplant

Cooking Time: 55m

This Gluten Free Lamb Stuffed Eggplant uses so many different spices and has so many different flavors, it’s delicious and exciting all in the same mouthful. Roasted Middle Eastern eggplant shells, baked and stuffed with a flavorsome ground lamb and cooked rice and topped with a dollop of plain Greek...

August 5, 2019

Mediterranean Yogurt Flatbread with Crispy Eggplant

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

Mediterranean Yogurt Flatbread with Crispy Eggplant. Sometimes the best things in life take that much more time and effort and that is the exact case with this delicious recipe. An extremely long name to an actually pretty simple recipe. Prepare your Mediterranean eggplant, homemade flatbread, shirazi salad and fry up...

August 5, 2019

Sausage and Herb Stuffed Courgettes

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

Sausage and Herb Stuffed Courgettes are a meat lovers best compromise to enjoying some vegetables in their protein packed diets. I’m not the biggest fan of green vegetables, however, these stuffed courgettes are to die for! Stuff your shells with some sautéed onions, garlic, zucchini centers, breadcrumbs, melted cheese and...

August 4, 2019

Herby Stuffed Courgettes

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

Delicious and sweet, these Herby Stuffed Courgettes are a fantastic side dish, vegetable option, to include in your menus. My kids absolutely love these and I am always happiest when they’re eating proper food. Courgette halves stuffed with garlic, carrots, breadcrumbs and raisins, seasoned with basil and thyme and topped...

August 4, 2019

Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta

Cooking Time: 1h 05m

Grilled Sausage, Eggplant & Tomatoes with Polenta is another recipe inspired by my travels in Europe. From Italy, the home of polenta. Polenta is boiled cornmeal which is generally served as a savory porridge or it can be cooled and solidified into a loaf that can be cut up and...

August 3, 2019

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Cooking Time: 25m

Mexican Street Corn mania! By now you should know I’m famous for my barbecues and I’m always developing new ideas for sides to serve with my meat and these cook whole corns are definitely a top favorite. Pop them on the grill with your meat, if you wish or cook...

August 1, 2019

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