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
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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
kohlrabi salad with mustard dressing & nuts
I got these beautiful kohlrabi in my veggie box subscription from Berwick Wood Produce and usually I would just eat them like an apple, but then I would be left with bunch of leaves. As we already know kohlrabi leaves are edible. If you didn't know, please go and check out this post about all … Continue reading kohlrabi salad with mustard dressing & nuts
red slaw with wasabi & avocado dressing
Recently red slaw is my go to side salad, I just add different spices or dressings. It's so quick and easy to make. And cabbage stays fresh for quite a long time, so I can keep it in my fridge for a while without the risk that after one or two days it will go … Continue reading red slaw with wasabi & avocado dressing
Asian inspired red slaw
waiting for Spring – green salad with linseed dressing
I know it's end of January, but there are days when the Scottish aura outside the window tries to convince me that spring is near. I'm not the Winter person, after Christmas Holidays I can't wait when the Spring comes, to get rid of these layers, hats and dark mornings. Birds starts to sing little … Continue reading waiting for Spring – green salad with linseed dressing
creamy cabbage (ketogenic friendly)
I wouldn't share with you this recipe, because it's so simple and not revealing, but... This kind of cabbage side dish is very popular in my country, and as with all the very common dishes you can find hundreds of versions of the same recipe depending of the region and people's own tastes. So when … Continue reading creamy cabbage (ketogenic friendly)
smoked mackerel sandwich filler
Long time no see! I have to admit last couple months I was quite naughty with my eating habits. And let me tell you I didn't like it. I had a hectic time, but finally I can start arranging my food photo shoot spot in a new place. Although I'm really sad I couldn't enjoy … Continue reading smoked mackerel sandwich filler
celeriac and cranberry side salad
I had some leftovers of cranberries and some celery root, and because I like combining fruits and veggies in salads I decided to make this simple side salad. It's very easy to make mix of celeriac, little bit of apple, some cranberries (but raisins will work too, although they will add more sweetness) and spices. … Continue reading celeriac and cranberry side salad
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