Sauteed swiss chard is a great addition to any salad, especially combined with beluga lentils.
Cold zucchini soup.
Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish soup, made with raw vegetables and served cold. Normally with tomatoes as the main ingredient. But I decided to try something completely different and used zucchini as base vegetable. The secret to a good gazpacho …
Quick pickled cherries.
Simple pickled cherries are my new favorite way to enjoy summertime cherries. The preparation time is negligible and they’re ready to eat in 3 days. These sweet-and-sour pickles go very well with charcuterie, strong cheeses or grilled meats. Or just toss them …
Swiss chard pesto.
Using fresh chard leaves in place of the usual basil is a great way to enjoy this classic sauce in the summertime when the swiss chard is overtaking your garden.This pesto has no herbs in it at all and it …
Swiss chard pickles.
Every time I use Swiss chard in a salad, I end up tossing the stems. But that’s such a waste, so I decided to pickle them. That way these tangy and a little bit sweet pickles can be added to …
Apple almond muffins.
Almonds and apples pair perfectly in these delicious muffins. We eat them for breakfast, but you can also eat them as a little snack in between meals. And the best thing is they’re free of refined sugars. The simple topping …
Cucumber and radish salad with nasturtiums.
I found my inspiration for this recipe in the “cucumber, radishes and red onion salad” from the book “Persiana” by Sabrina Ghayour. But I made some major alterations. I added a lot of gorgeous nasturtium flower leaves to the salad, …
