This simple recipe is fantastic for your summertime parties. Baked apricots drizzled with a little olive oil and topped with ricotta cheese. Ingredients 12 apricots 15–20 cherries 3/4 cup ricotta or soft cottage cheese 1 small bunch of parsley 4 sprigs thyme 2 tbss olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt Preparation Preheat…
Seafood Pizza
I’ve tried so many pizzas in the past and I think this is one of my favourite one because of its simplicity. Ingredients 8 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/3 lb raw devined shrimp 1/2 lb squid fillet 1 small sweet red pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 small bunch green onions 2 tbsp vegetable oil Salt…
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Tasty salmon pasta in a creamy sauce is the perfect midweek dinner. It tastes just like something you would like to order in a nice Italian restaurant. Still it is so simple to make at home. Ingredients 14 oz tagliatelle 1/2 lb salmon fillet 1 large stem of leek 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup…
Warm Bean Salad
I love to serve warm salad, dressed with an emulsion of olive oil and garlic as it makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled or roasted lamb, chicken and seafood. Ingredients 1 can white beans 1 can red beans 2 cups frozen green beans Black pepper to taste 1 medium onion Salt to taste 8 cherry…
Corn Pancakes with Turkey
This amazing corn pancake recipe is quick and easy, with simple ingredients to make a delicious snack or meal. The turkey adds some protein, and a tasteful seasoning mix of onion, thyme, leek, and mustard really ties it all together. Ingredients 5 slices bacon 200 g leek (white part) 1 small onion 2–3 green onion…
Squid with Potatoes and Spinach
This is a perfect, easy Italian-style dish – squid can easily be replaced by prawns. The oil and potatoes work so well with seafood. Ingredients 2 lbs small squid 2 lemons 4 cloves garlic 1 bunch parsley 1/2 cup olive oil Salt Pepper Olive oil for frying For garnish: 2 lbs potato 14 oz spinach…
Cherry Brownies
Dark chocolate and sweet cherries- successful classic combination. These are perfect with afternoon coffee or tea, and your kids will love it too! Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa 5 oz butter 4 oz dark chocolate 1 cup of sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt For…
Healthy Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Strawberries
This strawberry avocado cilantro salad with shrimp tossed in a delicious strawberry vinaigrette dressing is a wonderful meal perfect for hot summer days. It is a bowl packed with nutrition and flavors. No one can resist! Ingredients 15-20 large raw shrimp (peeled) 2 ripe avocados 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 lime 1/2 red chili pepper…
Baked Camembert with Honey, Nuts and Fruit
One of my favourite simple dinners is a baked camembert drizzled in honey and topped with walnuts. Served with a crusty baguette and fuit, it is simply heavenly. Ingredients 1 whole camembert cheese 1 tbsp honey 1/2 fresh mango, pear or fig Baguette to taste 5 pcs walnuts 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds Preparation Put camembert…
Nut Praline
This crunchy and extremely simple mixed nut praline has a tasty bite to it which is full of nutty flavour. Served with a warm tea as a sweet snack or broken up on a plate with some ice-cream scoops, this praline makes a great home-made gift! You can even decorate cakes, mousses and sorbet with…