This vegan sun-dried tomato pesto with capers and lemon zest is perfect both as spread and as pasta sauce. An entirely plant-based pesto, it gets…
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Sourdough khachapuri adjaruli
Probably the most famous dish in the Georgian culinary tradition, khachapuri is a cheese-filled bread that comes in various flavours and shapes. The reason why…
Asparagus and halloumi salad with strawberries and quinoa
A pretty asparagus and halloumi salad with strawberries and quinoa. Dressed with a simple balsamico vinaigrette, that wonderfully complements the strawberries and asparagus. The perfect…
Sour cream waffles with shrimp and roe
Sour cream waffles topped with hand-peeled shrimps, creme fraiche and roe. I love Scandinavian cuisine and in this recipe I have combined 2 favourites from…
Small tiramisù cake for two
Small tiramisù cake for two: the perfect dessert for date night! Turn the classic Italian dessert into a cute small cake. The unmistakable tiramisù flavour…
Smoked salmon carpaccio with grapefruit and shaved asparagus
Smoked salmon carpaccio is the ultimate summer dish! Smoked salmon gets lightly marinated in lemon juice then topped with grapefruit slices, shaved asparagus and toasted…
Brown lemonade
Brown lemonade is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and light muscovado sugar. Apart from giving your lemonade this lovely brown colour, the muscovado sugar…
Leek mascarpone pizza bianca
Leek mascarpone pizza is the answer to the question “What is your favourite pizza?” lately. This pizza with mascarpone cheese is very simple: it has…
Grilled eggplant bruschetta
Oh, summer approaching! If there’s one food I always strictly link to summer it’s bruschetta. Proper bruschetta is made by roasting bread on the grill…
Chicken pineapple salad with curry mayo
Chicken pineapple salad with curry mayo brings the intense flavours of curry and pineapple together with the soft textures of lettuce and baked chicken, as…
Beginner’s sourdough starter from scratch
Making your own sourdough starter from scratch is easier than you may think. You just need three ingredients: flour, water and time. Listen up –…
Raw chocolate cake with date syrup
This raw chocolate cake with date syrup is a fudgy chocolate cake on an almond base, vegan and gluten free. The thick fudgy texture melts…
Prosciutto and sage chicken involtini in white wine
Thinking Mediterranean flavours but looking for something more unusual? I’ve got a recipe for you: prosciutto chicken involtini cooked in butter sage and white wine….
Creamy pasta with roasted cherry tomatoes
Oh, roasted cherry tomato, you are such a delight. Those juicy pearls that cherry tomatoes are when raw, really get to the next level when…
Liquorice panna cotta
Liquorice panna cotta: an intriguing flavour twist to a classic dessert recipe. Let the earthy nutty flavour of the liquorice root surprise you at every…
Roasted bell pepper soup with goat cheese
A soup with a lot of character, roasted bell pepper and goat cheese soup is a recipe that features two quite dominant flavours together. Yet…
Campari spritz and Campari soda
Campari spritz and Campari soda are two staples in the Italian aperitivo tradition. Less famous abroad than Aperol soda and Aperol spritz, Campari cocktails are…
Eggplant pasta bake (small batch)
Eggplant pasta bake is the only pasta bake recipe you need right now. A rich eggplant tomato sauce paired with your favourite pasta, drowned in…
Garlicky mushroom crostini with goat cheese crumbles
Mushroom crostini with goat cheese crumbles are the perfect warm appetizer. Warm toasted bread, gently rubbed with fresh garlic, topped with mushrooms sautéed in butter….
Multi seed crackers with rosemary and salt
Baked pumpkin, sunflower and flax seeds are the main ingredients in these multi seed crackers. So easy to make at home, they have the perfect…
Smoked salmon ravioli with dill and potato
Smoked salmon ravioli: an Italian recipe inspired by Scandinavia. Cold-smoked salmon is mixed with cooked potatoes and fresh dill into a delicious pasta filling. Serve…
Sweet potato cake with brown butter frosting
On the lookout for the best fall cake recipe? Look no further. This sweet potato cake with brown butter frosting has everything you need for…
Roasted butternut squash and red lentil soup
Roasted butternut squash and red lentil soup is an easy recipe for a nutritious and filling meal. A comforting fall soup, butternut squash and red…
Fig and goat cheese salad with beet sprouts and raspberry vinaigrette
Fig and goat cheese salad on a mixed leaves base with a two-ingredient raspberry vinaigrette and colourful beetroot sprouts. The bright pink tones will sure…
Eggplant ricotta dip
A creamy dreamy dip to serve as a starter on any occasion, this eggplant ricotta dip comes together in less than 30 minutes and delivers…
Pavlova with mango cream, blueberries and banana
Pavlova is an iconic cake that comes from Down Under. A thick meringue base that is wonderfully soft on the inside and crunchy on the…
No-bake maple cheesecake with a pecan crust
This easy no-bake maple cheesecake is perfect in the summer as well as in the fall. Refreshing and full of flavour, it has a pecan…
Strawberry rhubarb crisp
Once you’ve tried it, you can never get enough of strawberry rhubarb crisp. Strawberries and rhubarb are such a perfect combination. Soft and jammy, the…
Strawberry Bavarian Cream
Strawberry Bavarian cream is a firm mousse made with fresh strawberries, a light yolk custard, whipped cream and gelatin. A light and refreshing strawberry no-bake…
London fog ice cream (no churn)
London fog ice cream is a beautiful ice cream flavour that combines Earl Grey tea and vanilla. Easy to make, this no churn London fog…
Leek lasagna with smoked ham: a no pasta lasagna recipe
Leek lasagna is a no pasta lasagna recipe where lasagna noodles are subbed with boiled leeks. Creamy bechamel and smoked ham bits, along with a…
Cheesecake kladdkaka, cream cheese swirled chocolate cake
Swedish sticky cake kladdkaka has been rising in popularity, so here comes a variation. Cheesecake kladdkaka is a kladdkaka with a cream cheese swirl on…
Chicken livers with onion
I am a lover of chicken liver and onions. Chicken livers with onion sautéed in sizzling butter, the only other condiment being a sprinkle of…
Nordic pesto with shrimp, a Scandinavian appetizer
Fancy serving a Scandinavian appetizer the next time you have guests? Nordic pesto with smoked shrimp is a hit. Nordic pesto is pretty similar to…
Coconut water mojito with frozen raspberries
Coconut water mojito with frozen raspberries is a flavoured variation of classic mojito. It was my drink of choice last summer, when we had the…
Easy skillet farinata (Italian chickpea pancake)
Farinata is a chickpea flour and olive oil pancake very popular on the coast of the Ligurian Sea. You can easily make this chickpea pancake…
Roasted pepper flan with pecorino sauce
A vegetable flan topped with cheese sauce is a delicious and elegant starter. This roasted pepper flan with pecorino sauce is a winner. It’s vegetarian,…
Crustless ricotta cheesecake with canned peaches (gluten free)
This crustless ricotta cheesecake with canned peaches is a lovely alternative to cream cheese cheesecake. Italian ricotta cheese gives this crustless cheesecake a lighter texture….
Broccoli pasta bake with mozzarella and parmigiano
Broccoli pasta bake with mozzarella is a healthy and filling dinner option. Store your leftovers in lunch boxes as this dish is perfect for reheating…
Thai red cabbage slaw with lime sriracha mayo
Thailand has hands down one of the most flavourful cuisines I have tasted. In this Thai red cabbage slaw I have attempted to bring together some…
Strawberry cheesecake smoothie
Warning: this is not a healthy smoothie. If you’ve come here for a healthy treat, you will be disappointed. On the contrary, if you’re looking…
Spring onion potato salad with cilantro mayo
Spring onion potato salad with cilantro mayo is the perfect potato salad recipe. Rich in flavour, this potato salad with spring onions is a great…
Scandinavian deviled eggs with smoked salmon mousse
Scandinavian deviled eggs with smoked salmon mousse are a Nordic twist to deviled eggs. Eggs stuffed with salmon are a classic on the Swedish Easter…
Bird’s nest cupcakes on Portuguese sponge cake
Bird’s nest cupcakes are a perfect treat for your Easter table. Eggs are not just a decoration but the main flavour, too, as these egg…
Swedish pickled red onion (picklad rödlök)
Pickled red onion, known in Swedish as picklad rödlök is a very popular addition to many dishes in Sweden, especially when shrimps are involved. Pickled red…
Coconut lime shrimp tacos
Coconut lime shrimp tacos are a colourful meal option full of wonderful flavours. Shrimps are sautéed in flavoured coconut oil and seasoned with lime juice…
Tomato mustard tart miniatures
Classic French tomato tart as a finger food version. Here are small puff pastry tarts with tomato, mustard and feta cheese on top. Tomato mustard…
Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberries
Although a big fan of New York style cheesecake, I always end up making no-bake cheesecake more often. It’s cool to skip the oven from…
Green tea matcha macarons
The perfect Valentine’s day gift? A box of matcha macarons! Lovely green matcha-flavoured macaron shells filled with a simple vanilla buttercream. Who said Valentine’s day stuff…
Ragù bolognese, the Italian meat sauce
Ragù bolognese, or the Italian meat sauce, is the ultimate pasta sauce. Adding meat to tomato sauce is not the only asset that make bolognese…
Creamy chicken and mushroom skillet stew
A skillet stew is a quick way to get away with a full meal in a short time. Add a side to that and you’re…
