For my green asparagus lovers! My dear friend Tine who is a vegetarian always gives me new ideas for preparing delicious meat-free meals. I added the shrimp to have some protein, but you can enjoy it by itself or as a side, cold or warm. Ingredients (Serves 1) 250 g green asparagus 150 g shrimp… Continue reading Tine‘s Green Asparagus Salad
Rhubard Cake
This delicious and easy to make cake is perfect to have with your coffee in the sun, enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Ingredients (Serves 4) 3 rhubarb stems 100 g butter (softened) + 1/2 Tbsp for the pan 2 eggs 1/2 cup raw cane sugar (or plain sugar) + 2 Tbsp Zest of one lemon… Continue reading Rhubard Cake
Carnitas with Homemade Tortillas
Just in time for taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo! Part of this recipe, the meat, is from my current favorite cookbook, Body Love, by Kelly Leveque. The other part is improvised; I leaned on the Mexican food I have eaten in the past, and my husband as someone who knows how authentic Mexican… Continue reading Carnitas with Homemade Tortillas
Bread Braids With Garlic and Herbs de Provence
Ingredients (Makes 4-6) 125 g all-purpose flour 125 g whole wheat flour 25 g fresh yeast 150 ml warm water 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 cups olive oil 2 garlic cloves (pressed) 1 tsp herbs de Provence Put the yeast in a small bowl and cover with sugar. Wait a few minutes… Continue reading Bread Braids With Garlic and Herbs de Provence
Lemon Cupcakes
Spring is here! This recipe was a little more work than a simple cupcake recipe, but it was so worth it; they taste heavenly!Ingredients1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder115 g butter 3/4 cup sugar2 eggs Lemon zest from 2 lemons1 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh)1/2 cup plain yogurt Frosting230 g unsalted butter 3 cups powdered sugar pinch of salt 150… Continue reading Lemon Cupcakes
Cod with Ginger and Scallions
This recipe is from bonappetit.com. I had to change it a bit since I only had leftover basmati rice and no sushi rice on hand, but trust me, it was still delicious, and it's done in no time. Simple recipes with few fresh and high-quality ingredients are my favorite. Ingredients (Serves 2) 250 g Cod… Continue reading Cod with Ginger and Scallions
Quick Tuna Salad
Ingredients Serves 1 1/2 tomato 1/2 cucumber 1/2 small red onion 4-5 radishes 1 small can of tuna( in water) Salt and pepper to taste For the dressing: 2 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard Chop all the vegetables into small cubes and place them in a bowl, add… Continue reading Quick Tuna Salad
