You know I'm all about quick and easy meals, filling breakfasts, one pot meals you can easily make from scratch even if you're not really into cooking. And here's one of them - you can serve it actually any time of the day. It might be a warming fulfilling breakfast you can prepare for yourself … Continue reading sweet potato frittata (or sweet potato omelette)
breakfast & lunch ideas
how to boost your energy in the morning
party time! – farfalle & pistachio pasta salad
This is a staple party salad in my family since 2013 when I've made it for the first time. I've prepared it once for a party – the salad was a hit, so I passed the recipe on. Now my mum and my mother in low makes this salad literally every party gathering. Guests are … Continue reading party time! – farfalle & pistachio pasta salad
smoked salmon & broccoli quiche inspired by Davina McCall’s recipe
Last couple months we honestly cannot decide what diet we want to follow. Subconsciously we would like to come back to ketogenic eating because we simply felt great on it. But on the other hand having variety of pasta, rice and potato dishes, occasionally take aways or simple porridge to grab for your breakfast to … Continue reading smoked salmon & broccoli quiche inspired by Davina McCall’s recipe
cherry tomato shakshuka
When the colder weather starts I've noticed that I less likely choose a salad for my breakfast or lunch. Even though I still love a good salad, my body craves for something warm. I tend to eat more oat porridge or muesli with lots of seeds and nuts and hot coconut milk - that's the … Continue reading cherry tomato shakshuka
what to do with leek easy and quick?
Harvesting season starts for leeks somewhere around September. I feel like leeks are often a bit underestimate as a veg. Most of it is used as an addition to the soups and stews, not really often served fresh and raw. Maybe it's because its onion-like taste and a bit hard texture. But in my opinion … Continue reading what to do with leek easy and quick?
cabbage salad with peanut sauce
I got this recipe from my co-worker, he was mentioning about this salad every other day, so I had to try it at some point. I don't know where the original recipe is from, it had slightly different ingredients. It was asking for tamari sauce and rice vinegar, there were also raisins and bell pepper. … Continue reading cabbage salad with peanut sauce
peach salad with coconut cheese balls and balsamic glaze
Sometimes ideas and inspirations are coming from places you would never expect. Sometimes from the lack or excess of ingredients. And that's how it happened this time. I've seen grilled fruits many times but I never tried to actually use this idea. And excess of ripe peaches was a perfect moment to try grilled peach … Continue reading peach salad with coconut cheese balls and balsamic glaze
egg, cheese and onion stuffed mushrooms
Using leftovers from your kitchen it's a great opportunity to step out of the box and use some ingredients in a different way than usually. I had three large flat mushrooms and hard boiled eggs that I cooked for a salad that I didn't make. I was also baking something else and had a bit … Continue reading egg, cheese and onion stuffed mushrooms
two ingredients keto pancakes
Another Summer comfort food recipe. Scotland is not the hottest place in the world and to be honest I don't feel like there's a place for typical Summer staples - all the meals and drinks that supposed to cool you down a bit and soothe the warmed by the sun body and mind. I would … Continue reading two ingredients keto pancakes
sunchoke (topinambur) & apple salad with smoked mackerel
When I found these two small unusual looking tubers in my veggie box subscribtion I had completely no idea what are they and how to prepare them. Quick investigation (thanks google) and came out that my mysterious veggies are sunchokes. Also called: topinambur or sunroot, Jerusalem artichoke, earth apple or wild sunflower - depending on … Continue reading sunchoke (topinambur) & apple salad with smoked mackerel