Last week I started my new job and I decided it was also a good time to start with the #Whole30 challenge. After reading “It Starts With Food” book, I have been trying to find a good time to do the program but there was always something that came up, mostly travelling, which prevented me… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Lunch
Grated Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika
I took out my grater when we were making carrot cakes for the Clean Closet catering event and I can’t seem to stop grating! Luckily as otherwise I would not have discovered this simple but oh so delicious dish! If you’re a sweet potato addict like myself and don’t mind a dash of smoked paprika,… Read more »
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
Sping means asparagus! Since it’s still way too cold outside for this time of the year, I am making up for the lack of spring outside by the plentiful of spring in my kitchen! Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables and it definitely makes for an amazingly tasty savory tart with lots of… Read more »
Carrot Ginger Soup with Almond Flakes
It’s a little silly how excited I still get about snow but I really really do! Maybe because it makes me feel like a kid again or maybe because Belgium just looks so much prettier with snow! When spending a lot of time outside in the snow, I love to warm myself up with either… Read more »
Couscous with Pomegranate and Nuts
Once in a while I get obsessed with a certain food and eat it every single day. Right now I’m completely crazy about pomegranate – its seeds are so juicy and have such a refreshing taste! Couscous with pomegranate, almond flakes and coriander is my new favorite pomegranate dish. You can have it as a… Read more »
Whole-Wheat Pierogi (Polish dumplings) with Sweet Potato Filling
I’ve spent Christmas in my home country, Poland, and I must tell you there is nothing like traditional Polish Christmas eve food. Poppy seed pie, mushroom and beet soup, cabbage with peas, carp fish are just a few of the dishes served during the evening! Pierogi, Polish dumplings which at Christmas are filled with cabbage… Read more »
Food Pairing: Piper-Heidsieck Champagne & Mushroom Pancakes
I know I have been away for way too long! I am travelling almost constantly till mid November and as much as I enjoy it, I really do miss my kitchen! In between the travels, I try to cook as much as I can and recently have popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate being… Read more »
Portobello Burger with Homemade Pesto Mayo
Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for an inspiration for a meatless day, the portobello mushrooms make a perfect substitute for a meat patty. Put them in a burger, top with homemade pesto mayo and serve on its own or with some sweet potato fries! Ingredients (makes 4) 4 portobello mushrooms 4 whole… Read more »
Whole-wheat Wraps with Grilled Veggies, Feta & Hummus
Whether you’re looking for a lunch to grab and go or a light dinner, these wraps will make a delicious and easy meal! Ingredients (makes 4) 4 whole-wheat tortillas 1 red pepper 1 zucchini 1 eggplant 125g hummus 100g feta 75g rocket salad Method Slice the vegetables and grill them on a bbq, griddle… Read more »
Grilled Shrimp and Red Pepper Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing
Ladies and gentleman, time to take advantage of this beautiful weather while it lasts and get your BBQs out! Grill some fish and veggies for a delicious summer dinner and use leftovers to make a light lunch for the day after. Leftover shrimp and red pepper? Make this scrumptious salad! You can of course make… Read more »








