Easy Baked Mackerel

Fish, in many varieties, is one of my favorite meats. I love salmon, cod, mackerel, bream, carp, and the list goes on. I like it fried, baked, crispy, flakey, you get it. It is something that I do cook on a regular basis and I really want to share some quick and easy recipes so…

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Potato Au Gratin … with a twist

I must say that I have seen amazing potatoes au gratin, but even so, I still think the best combination is something that at least in my country has many variations and a few more ingredients. This particular recipe was born like most of my improvisations: I wanted to save some stuff from the fridge.…

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Cottage Cheese and Dill Pockets

This recipe was born as many others that I make, out of the need to save some food from the fridge, as I try my best to avoid food waste. One of the reasons I started this blog, was to show you that you can make amazing things out of the things you may have…

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Kimchi Fried Rice

I must say that I never thought that this combination will be as delicious as I it was. I was made curious of kimchi by my boyfriend that kept telling me that kimchi is this amazing burst of flavour that he ate like crazy when he was in Japan. Well, unfortunately I haven’t visited Japan…

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Osaka Style Okonomiyaki | A glimpse in Japanese Street Food

I have not been to Japan yet, but that is one goal that I have in this life. I was always interested in Asian cuisine, but after so many stories that my partner in crime has told me about the country, but also about the food there, my desires to actually have a taste of…

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup

When I have no idea what to cook, and not much time either, a lentil soup is my go to. Either red or green, no matter what I have in my cupboard, some veggies and crispy croutons and I have a perfect lunch or dinner. This is a very simple recipe, it’s dairy free and…

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Butter Chicken

If you like Indian food this is one that you must not skip. When I made Butter Chicken for the first time it was a little symphony of flavour. This is an amazing comfort dish, heartwarming, perfect for the colder months with some rice on the side, and maybe some greens like broccoli. Now let’s…

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Foccacia with Tomatoes, Artichokes and Herbs

Foccacia is an Italian flatbread that you can transform however you like and with what you have available. It is also a great method of converting some leftover veggies into something absolutely delicious. One of the main things that I try to do, the best that I can, is to make sure that I don’t…

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Chili con Carne | A family staple

When we were still working in the office, the Chili con Carne – in its many variations – was one of the staple recipes that we made to meal prep. It is easy to make in bigger batches, enough to feed 2, 3 or how many people you want. It is a heartwarming comfort dish that you can serve with rice, flat breads, a good slice of sourdough bread, quinoa or even a salad (pun intended).

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