Anyway you call it, this dessert is known by everyone in Italy and it’s largely appreciated. Even if it entered the list of italian traditional agricultural products and in Italy it’s known as English salami, this is a typical dish from Portugal, where it’s called Salame de Chocolate instead. It’s the classic dessert for inexperienced cookers or…
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Portugese Custard Tarts
For the pastry lovers here is a delicious and traditional Portugese recipe, the Portugese custard tarts also known as Pastel de nata. Photo from Margaret’s cafe in Macau Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups (270 grams) of caster sugar 1/2 cup (160 ml) of water 1 cinammon stick 1 cup (250 ml) of milk 1/2 cup (150…
3 ways to make a wonderful fit-pancake
If you’ve always thought that eating healthy and balanced food is too hard for you, you couldn’t have been more wrong! The three recipes of these strong and powerful girls will make you change your mind for sure. As a matter of fact, their posts and activity on social medias (such as Instagram and YouTube)…
Raspberry-Ricotta Cake
Photo by Nicole Franzen Ingredients 1 1/2 cup (225 gr) plain flour 1 cup (240 gr) caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup (400 gr) ricotta cheese 115 gr melted butter 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (or as many as you want)…
Hachis Parmentier (Cottage Pie)
The absolute french family meal. A french dish very similar to the Cottage Pie (Beef meat) or the Sheperd’s Pie (Lamb meat). Traditionally the Hachis Parmentier was made of leftover meat blended together. Nowadays we tend to use minced Beef to cook this delicious family meal. Ingredients (for 4 people) 600 grams of minced beef…
Pumpkin-chocolate cake
Pumpkin Pumpkin is a perfect food for feeding in autumn and in winter. Besides the classical use for making delicious soups or the practical cooking in the oven, the flesh is very suitable for the preparation of special cakes! Rich in vitamins A and B, this food has very important nutritional properties for the organism….
Overnight Porridge
Porridge The best thing about a good porridge (a traditionnal english meal) is that it’s one of the most versatile and complete dishes that you can make. It’s perfect for breakfast, but also at lunch or for dinner if you prefer a savoury version. It takes only a very few minutes to prepare. You can…
Keftedakia (meatballs)
Keftedes or keftedakia: A traditional greek plate full of memories and flavorings. The absolute greek “comfort food”. The meatballs can be served as tapas with wine, beer or as ouzo, or as a snack at any time of the day. We can also put them in sandwiches or even serve them in family gatherings, parties…
Baileys Chocolate Poke Cake
One of my personal favorite desserts is the all time classic chocolate cake. Although, the perfect chocolate cake is hard to find. In the pursuit of this glorious delight, I stumbled upon this slightly adult version of this dessert. Perfect for girls’ night in and dinner parties. Ingredients Cooking spray For the cake: 1 3/4…
Colorful desert: Fruit Pizza
Summer is the season when all kinds of fruits are displayed and for this recipe you can use as much as you want. Fruit pizza is the ideal summer dessert. Sweet, creamy and fruity from edge to edge. Each bite lis loaded with different flavours to match perfectly with the cream cheese frosting and the…
A warm delicious meal: Vegetable Fajitas
Fajitas belong to the Texan-Mexican cuisine and their origin began in the 1930s on the Texas ranch lands of the Rio Grande Valley. This food was later popularized by businesses such as Ninfa’s in Houston, the Hyatt Regency in Austin, and numerous restaurants in San Antonio. In recent years, fajitas have become popular at American casual dining restaurants as well as in home cooking. In many…
An Asian Delicacy: Miso Soup
A warm bowl of miso soup can treat your nervous, immune system, improve bone health, alleviate factors that contribute to chronic diseases, and delay early aging. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and antioxidants. As part of yout diet, it will protect your body from internal and external health-damaging elements. Miso soup is associated…
A very Danish lunch – Smørrebrod
Smørrebrød is the word for the Danish open-faced sandwiches on buttered rye bread, perfect for lunch time. There is no need to book a flight to Copenhagen. You can create your own smørrebrød at home, using these 3 recipes which you will find below. This traditional Danish dish, smørrebrød began in the 19th-century as workingman’s…
Creamy vegetable soup
If you are looking for an easier way to eat your veggies, then a creamy vegetable soup is your answer. Many benefits rely in creamy soups and there are many reasons one should try a recipe like this. Creamy soups are filling with less calories than other forms of food and it is faster, easier…
For the spicy lovers among us – Chicken Curry
In countries such as India and Suriname, herbal mixtures have been made for centuries, and the well-known curries are actually the trademarks of Indian cuisine in particular. The most famous and sharp curry comes from Madras and Kerala. There is, therefore, no spice made from a nut, plant or whatever called curry, it is a…
From the French cuisine: Ratatouille
Delicacy, exquisite and sophistication might be the words that come into your mind when describing the French cuisine. For the French, cooking is an art. The cooking knowledge and skills required to prepare a good culinary meal is something that the French people are proud of when they present meals. France has many culinary regions…
Post-workout meal – Baked salmon and sweet potatoes
After exercising, it is important to eat the right food to rebound your body. Stimulating new muscle growth and seeing the benefits of your workout regimen are the priorities after coming back from the gym. A combination of proteins and carbohydrates in the post-workout meal help your body improve recovery, enhance performance and stimulate muscle…
Easy Summer Food – Wrap with chicken and bell pepper
Do not want to be in the kitchen for a long time with this warm weather? This recipe is quick to prepare! To control the heat, our bodies have to work hard to keep everything under control. That is why a good meal is important so that you have enough fuel in your body to…
Quick and healthy – banana pancakes
Wakin’ up too early, maybe we could sleep in? I’ll make you banana pancakes, pretend like it’s the weekend now… Jack Johnson knew it all along, banana pancakes are the best and they ‘ll make an ordinary Monday feel like a perfect lazy Sunday. They’re super easy to make and they’re also healthy (what…
Healthy oat bars
One of the common moment during which you get hungry is around 4 o’clock. Lunch has already gone far and it is still too early to eat. Most muesli bars are packed with sugar, so you only get more appetite. You can usually take fruit, rice cakes with hummus or a handful of nuts. But…