Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Plate (Caprese Salad)

Caprese is truly an amazing summer dish when the tomatoes are at their pick. It’s juicy, refreshing, flavourful, and so simple! Only 10 minutes and just a few ingredients! Magic!:) Happy cooking!:) Serves 2-3 Takes 10 minutes Ingredients 3 tomatoes 130 g fresh mozzarella cheese fresh basil leaves extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling coarse salt…

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

If you’re wondering “What can I make with zucchini?”, here is a simple recipe that comes together very quickly! Tender and a bit crispy zucchini under an eggy, creamy and cheesy crust. You can use green or yellow zucchini, or a squash type, and your favourite cheese! Ideally, you have to wait for the sliced zucchini…

Fancy vegetarian breakfast

This recipe is heartful and fun:) The shapes of bread add a little more texture to the usual sunny-side-up eggs. A tasty surprise for your loved ones:) Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 eggs 2 slices bread 6 florets cooked broccoli 4 tomatoes 1 bell pepper 1 cucumber a few pieces of brie cheese 2 slices…

Tomato, pepper, basil salad with feta, nuts and sesame

A colorful and healthy salad to brighten up the day:) No special dressing here, as a hint to taste every bit of every ingredient and its natural flavor. (That’s what I do all the time, and the reason why lots of the recipes I don’t document and publish, preferring generally very simple meals prepared with no…

Beet pear tomato salad with walnuts (vegan)

A delicious and easy-to-make salad that can be served independently or as a side dish. Toasted crunchy walnuts and juicy sweet pear make it succulent and rich. Add some balsamic vinegar, if desirable. And include more of your favorite vegetables too:) Enjoy!:) Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 2 small cooked/baked beets 4 tomatoes 1 pear a small…

Pumpkin and apple curry (vegan)

This saucy curry consists of all the sweet main ingredients: apples, carrot, pumpkin and grapes. Even the onion is a bit sweet:) I love any curry but this one is in my top autumn recipes. Serve it with rice or bread, beans or salad. And enjoy the spicy aftertaste:) Yield: 2 servings Ingredients Curry 1/2…

Sauted veggies with pasta and eggs

Another easy and delicious breakfast made of veggies, eggs and pasta (I used grain-like pastina as it gets done faster). Eggs deliver protein here. Add any type of pasta and vegetables. Enjoy your breakfast time!:) Ingredients 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic 5 medium tomatoes 1 medium zucchini/squash 1 large bell pepper 1 fresh chili…

Spinach couscous with silky eggs

Having a breakfast is a healthy habit. It is a great way to give the body the refueling it needs. I used to skip a morning meal all the time. Now I just adore making easy breakfasts, besides something can be prepared the night before. A balanced breakfast includes some carbs, fat, protein, and fiber. Here we…

Zucchini bean stuffed bell peppers (vegan)

I was inspired by ChefKreso’s stuffed bell peppers [https://chefkresorecipes.wordpress.com] and prepared my version that came in spontaneously. Many thanks to ChefKreso!:) Ingredients 6 medium bell peppers 1 fresh chili pepper 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves 1 medium carrot 1 zucchini/courgette 1/2 cup rice 1 cup black beans 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp salt 1/4…

Courgette fritters

A bunch of beautiful crispy vegetarian courgette fritters with fresh basil leaves would go well with a tomato and feta cheese salad at any time of the day:) Enjoy! Ingredients 2 medium courgettes/zucchini, grated 2 teaspoons salt 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped zest of 1 lemon, finely grated 1/2…

Vegetable stew (vegan)

Very low-fat and perfectly vegan vegetable stew made by my mom. She added all the young veggies but you can use any fresh/frozen you have in stock. Those tiny carrots I collected in the garden, they were so charming:) Enjoy!:) Ingredients 3 small onions, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1 large courgette/zucchini 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped /handful of tiny…

Summer veggie bowl

Simply enjoy a wide range of summer delicious young veggies:) Yield: 2 servings Ingredients trees from 1 bunch of broccoli 4 potatoes 4 tomatoes fresh basil a slab of feta cheese 2 sprinkles of pine nuts olive oil, salt & pepper, as needed Method Blanch or steam broccoli florets. Cook potatoes until tender. Chop tomatoes and…