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Chocolate Berries Madeleines
These Chocolate Berries Madeleines are seriously the best I’ve made. And they’re so pretty as well. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The original recipe is from this website, it’s not my recipe. The only thing I added was 1 tablespoon of pure cacao and the berries. And it’s seriously to die for. They’re that good. 😀 I really recommend you to give these madeleines a try. And madeleines in general. Because they’re delicious and easy to make. They make the perfect little treat for coffee and tea. Amy, from fixfeastflair.com, used Guittard Hot Chocolate, but I didn’t have that so I used what I did have, Cadbury Fairtrade instantánea 1kg…
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Homemade Herbs de Provence
If you don’t have homemade mixed spices, I encourage you to try to make this Homemade Herbs de Provence. It’s cheaper and healthier because you control the salt intake. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary 2 tablespoons of dried thyme 2 tablespoons of dried oregano 2 tablespoons of dried basil 2 tablespoons of dried marjoram 2 tablespoons of dried parsley 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1/2 a teaspoon of dried chili Mix everything together and you have your own seasoning Herbs de Provence. It’s really good on meat and fries. You can keep it fresh for months in an airtight container.
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Focaccia with Whole-wheat Flour
This is a tasty Focaccia with Whole-wheat Flour that’s super easy to make and perfect for almost any meal. Ingredients: 400 g whole-wheat flour 1 sachet dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar one teaspoon salt 250 ml lukewarm water sliced olives rosemary, oregano, basil 1 tablespoon olive oil dried tomatoes In a glass, measure the lukewarm water, then mix in the yeast and the sugar and let the mixture rise for 10 minutes. In a big bowl, sift the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Work very well the dough and when the dough is formed, move it to a plain clean surface and work…
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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Broccoli
This Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Broccoli has to be one of my favorites salads. It's fresh, delicious, cheap and super easy to make.
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Chicken Stew with Steamed Greens
This Chicken Stew with Steamed Greens recipe is super easy to make and it’s a great dish for weeknight meals. Ingredients: 4-5 chicken thighs 5 cloves of garlic, whole 1 onion, sliced 100 ml of white wine 1 carrot, sliced 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce 150 ml of stock or water parsley leaves rosemary salt and pepper olive oil Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the chicken thighs, season them with salt, pepper, rosemary and fry them on all sides. I used oregano instead of rosemary because my husband hates the tiny pieces of rosemary, but I think it works best, so use that. When your chicken is…
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Alcachofa y Patatas Guisadas (Artichoke and Potatoes)
This Alcachofa y Patatas Guisadas is a Spanish delicious recipe, I encourage you to try it :). I am sure you will love it. Ingredients: 100 g of hearts of artichoke (I used frozen) 4 potatoes, cut into small cubes one onion one carrot 2 cloves of garlic salt, pepper, oregano stock or water olive oil Prepare your ingredients. Chop the onion and garlic, cut the potatoes, slice the carrot. Sweat the onion and carrot for 5 minutes in olive oil. Add the garlic and sweat for 2 more minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the potatoes and artichokes and stir them a little bit and then add the stock…
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
You have to try this quick Mediterranean Couscous Salad, it’s so good and easy to make. Ingredients: 300 g of couscous 1/2 a bell pepper, cut into small cubes 100 g of cooked chickpeas salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon of grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley 50 g of feta cheese 10 mini mozzarella balls, halved 250 g of cherry tomatoes In a bowl add the couscous, salt, pepper, parsley and the oil. Boil 300 ml of water and pour it over the couscous. Cover the bowl with a lid and set apart for 10 minutes. In a bigger bowl, add the rest of the ingredients…
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Hummus with Roasted Peppers
This Hummus with Roasted Peppers is one of my favorites. It’s super tasty and extremely easy to make. It’s healthy and suitable for the entire family. Ingredients: 150 g of chickpeas 3 small roasted peppers salt and pepper garlic powder a teaspoon of olive oil water from the chickpeas, as much as you need a tablespoon of lemon juice 1/4 a teaspoon of caraway seeds (optional) Start by soaking the chickpeas overnight. The next day, discard the water, wash them again and cook for 30 minutes, or until they’re soft. Be sure to add enough water to cover them. Remember to save some of the cooking water, save 1 cup to…
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Green Beans Soup
Green Beans Soup is a cheap but nutritious and tasty soup. You should really give it a try if you haven’t already. Ingredients: green beans, trimmed and washed one onion 2 carrots one parsnip salt and pepper olive oil 3-4 tablespoons of tomato concentrate parsley and celery leaves a teaspoon of paprika 2L of vegetable stock Start by preparing the vegetables. Trim and wash the green beans. Chop the onion and slice the carrot and parsnip. Heat the olive oil in a pot and add the onion, carrots, and parsnip and saute for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Take the pot off the heat, add the paprika and…
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Rice Salad
This Rice Salad is an amazing lunch or dinner idea. It’s quick to make, filling and super nutritious. Ingredients: 100 g of wild rice one handful of pomegranate seeds 150 g of greens of your choice 100 g of olives 30 g of feta cheese bell pepper cut into little pieces 1 big tomato 10-12 cheese balls (optional) a mix of seeds: sunflower seeds, pine nuts, and pumpkin 100 g of cooked chickpeas yogurt dressing Dressing: a plain yogurt the juice of 1/2 a lemon dried chili one tablespoon of chives one tablespoon of dill 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon of garlic powder salt and pepper to taste…
