Halloumi, Watermelon & Mint Salad
Monday, July 10, 2023This halloumi and watermelon salad has all of the elements that a good summer salad requires. Warm, crispy, and salty grilled halloumi, sweet juicy watermelon, tangy lime juice, spicy chilli pepper, and refreshing mint make for a simple but perfect harmony of flavours. Enjoy this salad as an appetizer or even as a light lunch, Add some roasted chicken, steak, or chickpeas if you want to make it more filling. If halloumi isn't your thing, use crispy tofu instead.
King Trumpet Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Saturday, July 08, 2023These fake "scallops" are made from the meaty, chewy King Trumpet mushroom stems and have the similar texture and appearance to the real stuff. They are first seared in a hot pan until beautifully golden brown and then drenched in a deliciously tangy lemony garlic butter sauce with fresh marjoram. It's naturally gluten-free, keto and nutritious. You can serve them with pasta, over salads or on a bed of your favourite dip.
Dried Cherry Tomato Bread with Parmesan and Thyme
Thursday, July 06, 2023A quick, savoury spelt bread recipe without yeast and ready in an hour. It comes together quickly and is easy enough for a weekday, but special enough to take this tomato loaf along to a picnic or garden party. Serve with butter or cheese spread.
Buttermilk brings a pleasant tang to this quick bread while adding very little fat. Buttermilk brings a pleasant tang to cakes, breads, biscuits and other bakes while adding very little fat. Like yogurt and sour cream, this acidic ingredient also helps tenderize gluten, giving baked goods a softer texture and more body. The acids in buttermilk also helps tenderize gluten, giving baked goods a tenderer texture and more flavour.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread
Tuesday, July 04, 2023Feed your family with this no-fuss and delicious breakfast / brunch recipe with thin, unleavened lavash (a popular flatbread in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey), creamy herby goat cheese and lots of rich, buttery smoked salmon, briny, salty baby capers, nutrients-loaded red radish sprouts and peppery arugula. Smoked salmon is a great ingredient, especially when you’re short on time but still want a healthy and fresh meal. But other omega-3 rich fish would be just as good. If desired, add in a couple of soft boiled eggs. You can also cut this into small bite-sized pieces and serve them as an appetizers.
100% Rye Muffins with Blackberries and White Chocolate
Sunday, July 02, 2023These 100% rye muffins are moist, hearty, super delicious and bursting with berry goodness with just a touch of sweetness from Lindt white chocolate and xylitol. They are quick and very easy to prepare. The most important rule to follow when you bake muffins is to NOT OVER MIX the batter (just mix until the ingredients are moist, no need to stir until lump free and smooth) and you will have some fluffy muffins for either breakfast, afternoon snack or any time you crave a sweet treat. Use fresh berries if you can, otherwise, don't thaw the berries. You can prepare the batter in advance and let it rest overnight, covered in the fridge, next morning you divide the batter among the muffin liners and bake for breakfast. It's convenient and chilling the muffin batter also helps to improve the flavour and make them more fluffy and moist.
Cherry Tomato Frittata with Purslane and Bacon
Friday, June 30, 2023Fold succulent purslane and juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes into fluffy eggs for a savory skillet dish. Aged Gruyere and Parmigiano-Reggiano add an earthy and nutty flavour to the frittata and melt beautifully. It's easy to whip up, packed with flavour and perfect for keeping the family satisfied. Serve this warm or at room temperature. Pack any leftovers straight into lunch boxes for the next day.
Checkerboard Salad with Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Feta
Wednesday, June 28, 2023Bursting with fresh, summer flavours, this light and refreshing cantaloupe salad recipe is simply perfect for hot summer days when the melons are at their best. With salty briny feta, sweet juicy cantaloupe, crunchy juicy cucumber, and a citrusy dressing made with mint & lime, it's the perfect mix of savory and sweet. Serve it as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic.
Not only was it visually delightful and appealing, but it was so delicious that you would want to come back for more. You can also use bamboo skewers to thread them together with some fresh mint leaves.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Quail Eggs
Monday, June 26, 2023Crispy Halloumi with Zaalouk
Saturday, June 24, 2023Zaalouk is a popular Moroccan cooked salad or dip with eggplants and tomatoes seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic, and herbs. It's versatile, delicious with bold flavours and can be served warm or cold. Traditionally, zaalouk is served with crispy bread or flatbread, but to keep it low carb, I have paired it with some crispy, pan-fried Greek halloumi that works perfectly with the flavours of the well spiced eggplants and tomatoes.