Pasta With Spinach Lemon & Walnuts

Pasta with spinach lemon & walnuts

Little Wonder  The earthy flavours of spinach and walnuts, combined with the acidity of the lemon, soon bring you back to the familiarity of being grounded — those natural and basic sensations. Pasta With Spinach Lemon & Walnuts Ingredients 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 150 g walnuts chopped 200 g baby spinach, washed and dried ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest…

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Bacon

Caramelized Brussels sprouts with apples & bacon

In Season! Walking around open markets in a fresh, cool winter breeze, and catching a good glimpse of what is in season. Following nature is something that I always abide by, in my eating habits… These are a few of my favourite things… This recipe is easy and quick. All you need is sprouts, apples and…

Christmas Leftovers

Christmas Leftovers

Leftovers are my favourite! The day after Christmas I’m still holding onto the special moments shared with my family and friends. No more baking no more fuss in the kitchen… A couple slices of the leftover multigrain bread, some of that delicious sliced turkey and a few thin slices of cheese, a small handful of …

Warm & Festive Wild Rice with Dried Fruit & Nuts

Warm & Festive Wild Rice with Dried Fruit & Nuts

Festive & Wild Nutty wild rice, dried cranberries and toasted pecans, all wrapped up in bay leaves and thyme springs… An alternative mild and nutty winter grain salad.  On a festive table, it fits beautifully beside the Christmas turkey, along with the traditional stuffing and roasted vegetables… Warm & Festive Wild Rice with Dried Fruit &…

Date Truffles with Nuts

Date truffles with nuts

It’s a Date All the ingredients in this recipe  are raw and the sweetness of the medjool dates combined with that of honey is just perfect. The essence  of  blossom water and almonds add up  a crunch. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians used them…