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Pear, Pecan and Dark Chocolate Muffins

Quick, delicious dessert stuffed with all good things: fruits, nuts and dark chocolate.

Tortilla Wraps with Smoked Chicken, Avocado and Salsa Fresco

[Salsa Fresco recipe adapted from Clay’s Kitchen]

Physalis Dipped in Chocolate

Have you tried physalis yet? Try this easy recipe…

Homemade Lemon Iced Tea

Very easy to make home-made ice tea recipe.

3-Ingredient Bramble Sorbet Icicles

Simple bramble sorbet ice pops made from frozen fruits.

Summer Fruit Clafoutis

Quick and easy fruity ramekin dishes bake using seasonal fruits – kids’ favourite summer dessert.

Tuna Rice Cakes aka Tuna & Rice Mini Burgers

Quick and easy tuna rice cakes recipe using tinned tuna.

Hibiscus Tea or Sorrel Drink?

Sorrel drink, hibiscus tea and other drinks made from the same Hibiscus sabdariffa plant.

Roasted Carrots and Beets in Balsamic Maple Syrup

[recipe inspired by Ruth from Once Upon A Feast] INGREDIENTS 1000g young carrots ( cut into sticks, ½ cm thick) 1200g large young beets / beetroots (peeled and cut into sticks or slices as well, ½ cm thick) 500g red or white onions (cut into wedges) 4 tbs olive oil sea salt rainbow peppercorns or black peppercorns […]

Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Mint Frosting and Strawberries

Simple yet very delicious white chocolate and brownie cupcake recipe.

Egg Noodles with Purple Broccoli and Grilled Tofu

Home-made egg noodles recipe with sprouting broccoli and grilled tofu.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli

What is purple sprouting broccoli, how to cook it and recipe ideas.

Baked Salmon with Seaweed Salt and Lemon Thyme

Smoked Chicken with Coriander, Red Onion, Couscous and Green Sauce

INGREDIENTS for green sauce 1½ cups fresh coriander leaves (stems removed) 1 cup or a little bit less of cold water ½ large lemon juice 1 medium avocado 4 garlic cloves salt to taste freshly ground black or rainbow pepper to taste mayonnaise, soured cream or natural yogurt to taste for smoked chicken 800g chicken […]

Quick Spring Onion Quesadilla

Quick and easy snack of corn tortillas and cheese.

Foolproof Banana & Nut Bread

Foolproof banana bread recipe with walnuts.

Cranberry, Banana and Green Tea Smoothie

Healthy smoothie with green tea and cranberries.

Spicy Roasted Pepper & Cauliflower Soup

Healthy, low in calories roasted pepper and cauliflower soup recipe.

Watercress, Pear & Brie Salad

[recipe originally by Susan from Food Blogga] INGREDIENTS for salad 85g packet of watercress (washed, drained, stems removed) 250g brie or camembert cheese (sliced) ½ cup pecans, you can also use walnuts (toasted) ⅔ cup of chopped fresh dates, you can replace them with ½ cup raisins 3 medium pears – 500g (sliced) for dressing […]

Szarlotka – Traditional Polish Apple Pie

Traditional Polish apple pie recipe on base of shortcrust pastry and filled with sour apples.

Watermelon & Feta Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

[recipe originally from: Traveler’s Lunch Box] INGREDIENTS ¼-½ medium size watermelon 200g feta or salad cheese 50g (about 100ml) pine nuts or blanched hazelnuts (chopped) 3 tbs olive oil rainbow peppercorns handful of fresh basil leaves (chopped) few more basil leaves for garnish METHOD Remove skin from watermelon, cut in into cubes and deseeded. Chop […]

Blueberry Muffins

[adapted from Muffin Recipes] INGREDIENTS 2-3 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup oil (I use grape seed or olive oil) ½ cup (100g) golden caster sugar ½ cup (110g) soft dark brown sugar 3 cups (375g) plain flour 4 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 180-200g fresh blueberries EQUIPMENT muffin tray paper or silicone muffin […]

Banana & Date Ice Cream Cake

Home-made ice cream cake recipe with bananas and dates.

Minty Cherry Tomatoes

Oven-Grilled Garlic Asparagus with Capers

Quick grilled / roasted green asparagus with garlic and capers recipe.

Avocado & Crème Fraîche Dip

Avocado & Yogurt

Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)

INGREDIENTS 1 large English cucumbers (sliced finely or grated into slices) 300ml soured cream golden caster sugar or other fine sugar salt METHOD Mix cucumber and soured cream, season with salt and sugar. Keep in refrigerator before serving. Serves 4 people as side dish to main course.

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