Fresh Summer Tomato Soup
If you’re craving a fresh summer tomato soup that is light and healthy, you’ve come to the right place. As the summer season blooms in the Netherlands, it brings along a bountiful supply of locally grown tomatoes. Farmers in the Netherlands are famous for their innovative greenhouse methods, making the country a top producer of […]
Lentil Wild Rice Salad
This Wild Rice Lentil Salad not only tantalises your taste buds but also offers a range of health benefits. Wild rice is known for its distinctive nutty flavour and chewy texture, which adds depth to any dish. Compared to white rice, wild rice is higher in protein and fiber. The combination of wild rice and […]
Spicy Pulled Jackfruit Buns
Jackfruit has become quite a hype amongst foodies. The exotic meat replacement is so versatile to cook with and the recipe ideas are endless like these spicy pulled jackfruit buns. How to use jackfruit as a meat replacement? Jackfruit is a great alternative to meat, even for meat lovers. The texture of the fruit can […]
Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Cape Malay pickled fish is a traditional way of kicking off the Easter weekend in South Africa. Instructions to the recipe varies per household but the base is all the same. The origin of the recipe remains unclear. However, it is known that the Cape Malay men were known to be experienced fishermen. And their […]
Cranberry Galette with Goat Cheese & Caramelised Onions
This festive cranberry galette with goat cheese and caramelised onions serves as a perfect party snack during the holiday season. Galettes are so easy to make, it’s hard to fail at it. The best part is that it is a free form and does not require a perfectly cut out dough. You could even just […]
Mini Chicken Pies – A hearty homemade pie
Mini chicken pies that can be made upfront and be stored as easy go-to freezer meals. Serve it as lunch or dinner with a salad on the side. I’ve been craving chicken pie for a while now. It must be the weather as the temperature has dropped significantly in The Netherlands. The sun is gone […]
Spinach Broccoli and Apple soup – Drink your greens!
An easy spinach, broccoli and apple soup with only six ingredients and very little effort that can be enjoyed all year long. Spinach broccoli soup is very healthy and a great way to get your greens in. The soup gets its vibrant green colour from the spinach and broccoli, the holy grail of greens. Packed […]
Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Sage
This refreshing pear salad with blue cheese is lovely transition from summer into Autumn. Every year a few farms in The Netherlands are open to the public for apple and pear picking. It’s a great family outing for young and old with lots of activities happening on the farms. Other than fruit picking, they have […]
Grape Bread – A sweet flatbread with grapes
Grape bread, a typical Italian flatbread that takes me on a trip down memory lane every time I eat it. One of the perks of living in The Netherlands is that it’s so easy to travel to other European countries. For that reason, I prefer traveling by car whenever possible. If there’s a possibility of […]
Salmon Tartare with Pickles
Salmon Tartare with pickles, parmesan cheese crackers, served with paprika mayonnaise dressing. My grandfather was a fisherman and so I grew up with fresh fish and seafood. I can easily give up all meats and just live off fish and seafood, especially salmon. If you love sashimi or poke bowl, you will like salmon tartare. […]
