Yes, pumpkin season all over. That means, a happy me! Such a great fruit to cook with. Did you know that pumpkin is actually a fruit? A fruit that can be used in so many different ways and is actually used as if it was a vegetable.. from your yearly halloween decoration to soup, puree,…
Vegetarian
Pumpkin soup
There are those days, that your whole body is ‘screaming’ for healthy food. My answer to this is always: soup!
pumpkin ravioli with sage butter and roasted walnut
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Did you ever made a dish not knowing what the result would be… and the moment you taste it, you know everything about it is perfect. Well, that is how I feel about this dish. I think it is the best thing I ever cooked… which by the way does not mean that it will…
poached pears
Poached pears, not sure why, but it reminds me of my grandparents. Maybe just because it is such a traditional and delicious dish! So when my dear neighbour brought me a big bag full of pears from her friends garden, I knew I had to come up with a great recipe.
roasted eggplant with turmeric dressing
Since I have discovered how great oven roasted eggplant tastes, I had in mind to create a great and beautiful dish with it. And voila, I came up with these lovely babies, topped with a yoghurt & turmeric dressing, roasted sunflower seeds and almond shavings and pommegranate seeds. And not to forget rocket and lots…
lentil salad with roasted golden beetroot
Beetroot, roasted in the oven… the flavour is really great. And combined with lentils, carrot, fresh herbs, almonds and a mint-safron dressing, I can guarantee you, this is a true treat!
stir-fry vegetables with noodles
What do you do if you receive a stir-fry pan from BK and Go-tan and they ask you to create a nice dish for them? Yes indeed, you step into your kitchen and give it a shot.
fresh egg pasta dough
Home-made fresh egg pasta, that is a true treat. And it is a lot of fun to turn two basic ingredients into something so great! Shall I tell you the secret?
sea buckthorn berry jam
One of the great things of living in The Hague is that the dunes are around the corner. I love to spend my time there with the sound of the ocean in the background. And not only that… there is also great food growing in the dunes!
avocado sandwich
Avocado, everybody in my family loves them, including my little boy… who actually gets really exited when we eat them. So funny! You will not hear me complain, as avocados are an excellent source of nutrients.