Gazpacho, cool soup for hot days

Gazpacho, cool soup for hot days

Gazpacho is a traditional Andalusian (southern Spain) summer dish. It is made of raw tomatoes mixed with bell peppers, cucumbers, onions and garlic. Some recipes include white bread without crust too, I prefer the veggies only version. Enhanced with herbs and olive oil, it is …

Ratatouille, the summer veggie queen :)

Ratatouille, the summer veggie queen :)

The ratatouille, a French classic! Or Serbian, maybe, because we have the same dish that we call “Bećar paprikaš” ❤️ I say “we” both when I talk about Serbians and French because I am both. And I adopt, slowly but surely, Sweden too where I …

Sweet potato soup with roasted shiitake and pumpkin seeds

Sweet potato soup with roasted shiitake and pumpkin seeds

Deliciously smooth sweet potato soup with grilled shiitake and a sprinkle of squash seeds. I discovered sweet potato when I was already adult, we didn’t have it in my country when I was growing up. Not only does it taste delicious but it is also …

Coconut cream and broccoli potage

Coconut cream and broccoli potage

This broccoli potage is a pure product of this beautiful white season! Yes, broccoli is a winter vegetable 😉 Here in Stockholm, winter is white, icy and very active. Cross-country skiing, ice skating on various ice rinks and frozen lakes, sledging and even mountain biking, …

Thick bean soup with red veggies

Thick bean soup with red veggies

This thick bean soup is the healthy comfort food I love, full of proteins and vitamins. You can make it with any kind of dried beans: white beans, pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, azuki or a combination of several. They are full of proteins, …

Broccoli salad with white grapes, Gouda & cashews

Broccoli salad with white grapes, Gouda & cashews

When everything is icy white outside, like these days in Stockholm, our body (and soul) needs a maximum of nutritive support. This green broccoli salad with grapes, cheese and nuts is full of vitamins and proteins. It is ready in only 10-15 minutes, the time …