Halloween time is pumpkin time. So here is a fantastic, easy and vegan recipe to create something very delicious out of your pumpkins. What you need 1 kg pumpkin 2 sweet potatoes 3 carrots 1.5 l chai/rooibos blend tea 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbs black salt 1 tbs pepper 1 tbs paprika 1 cup coconutContinue reading “Halloween Pumpkin Soup”
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Vegan Bolognese
Bolognese is not for meatlovers only. There is a way of making 100% vegan so that everyone can enjoy thi Itlian delicacy. Check out how… (Be warned you need a pressure cooker for that!) What you need 2 large aubergines 1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 diced yellow pepper 5 chopped garlic cloves 5 tbsContinue reading “Vegan Bolognese”
La Rompecolchones – Mattressbreaker
One of Colombia’s favourite soups: La Rompecolchones – The mattress breaker. Originally from the Colombian westcoast, where a lot of herbs, such as cilantro/koriander, are used for elaborating all types of recipes. This one is believed to have ‘spiced up’ a lot of bedroom activity… What you need 4 sliced loins white fish 1 cupContinue reading “La Rompecolchones – Mattressbreaker”
Triple Peach Marmelade
If the summer brings you tons of different peaches then what do you have to with them? RIGHT! Peach marmelade. What you need 2 peaches 5 apricots 3 saturn peaches 1 cup triple sec 2 cups sugar 1 tbs. vanilla How you do it: Slice and cut all peaches. Keep the peel on as theContinue reading “Triple Peach Marmelade”
Cazuela de Marisco
Being at the Spanish Atlantic coast just screams for making a delicious dish with seafood. So here we went for a traditional spanish casserole. What you need 2 cloves garlic – chopped 1/2 red bell pepper – chopped 2 bay leaves 5 spoon olive oil 1 teaspoon spicy chili 2 cooked legs octopus – slicedContinue reading “Cazuela de Marisco”
BBP – Protein Smoothie
Summer time… Although most of us are on vacation it is still a great time to keep your proteins and vitamins pumping. A good amount of proteins and vitamins will help your skin to stay healthy during sun expsoure and also avoid running our of necessary ingredients, hydration, and antioxidants. By the way BBP standsContinue reading “BBP – Protein Smoothie”
Microwave custard
Have you ever microwaved your custard? Traditional Spanish egg custard is usually cooked in the oven in a warm water bath (45 minutes) and needs at least 24hours setting time (if you want to have a great taste). However, there is a way to cheat, if you happen to have a microwave. Give it justContinue reading “Microwave custard”
BBQ Salmon in Cabbage
Have you ever BBQed with a cabbage leave? Neither have I until now. To grill or smoke salmon in a cabbage leaf is a typical Baltic or Russian type of preparation. While the salmon cooks in its juice without drying out, it also gets a chance to absorb some smokey flavours through the leaf. WhatContinue reading “BBQ Salmon in Cabbage”
Vichyssoise
Time for another refreshing soup recipe. This time we go for something French…or American… Well the recipe was crwates by a French chef in an American Hotel/Restaurant. What nationality is it then??? What you need 300g leek (white parts) 300g potatoes 2 fresh onion/shallots (white parts) 800ml veggetable stock salt & white pepper 250ml milkContinue reading “Vichyssoise”
Grilled Veggies Gazpacho
Yeah, summer is here and we are already approaching 35ºC+. So a good time to take out some refreshing recipes. Gazpacho is the prefect recipe for that. So here a new twist with grilles What you need 3 dents garlic 1/2 onion 5 tomatoes 1 red bell pepper 2 cucumbers salt & pepper olive oilContinue reading “Grilled Veggies Gazpacho”
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