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Falafel is a second (after hummus) favourite of Mediterranean cuisine. Also mainly made of chickpeas it still leaves some space for enlightening the whole dish. What we love to do is simply substitute half of the chickpeas with some seasonal vegetables like zucchini or squash. The main trick here is that you will not even taste this substitution - you will taste classic falafel. While your body wi
Light, flavourful, full of dietary fiber, low-calorie - the dish is a perfect side for any meat. Makes a great detox meal itself after holidays. A must-try for everyone!Ingredients (serves 5):1 red cabbage2 sweet apples1 yellow onion 1 tablespoon fennel seeds150 ml apple sider vinegarolive oilsea salt and freshly ground black pepperMethod:Thinly slice your onion, cut apples into small cubes and ca
Our culinary story began with making breads. We got a bread machine and after a couple of weeks experimenting with it itself we found out it was much more fun to make bread from scratch with your hands and the oven only. And there it all began... French baguettes, rustic rye breads, white breads, pitas, whole wheat loaves - and finally we came across Italian focaccias which immediately became our
When it comes to Hanukkah we all get so excited about the holiday itself, the time full of miracles, traditional dishes, candles every evening. Hanukkah time is so full of family spirit and intimacy, this is the warmest holiday of the year.What you can't imagine Hanukkah without is definitely sufganiyot - holiday donuts. Everyone is just crazy about them. We make the same recipe of sufganiyot
This recipe was originally developed by our inspirational chef Jamie Oliver for his 30 minute meals. Usually we never take a recipe and just cook accordingly but change it here and there and sometimes so much that only the name of the dish remains the same.Here we just took it and made it. The recipe is originally made with sardines but it goes greatly with other small fish like cod or vendace eit
Speaking of appetizers, we always do our best to make them as light as possible - you really don't want to get your fill before the main dish is served.One of our favourite appetizers which is always a great success is caramelized onions. Though it's somehow a tricky thing we advise you to give it a try, once you make it right - you will not be able to stop cooking it.Ingredients (serves 2
Hummus is an all-time favourite of Mediterranean cuisine. Being huge fans of hummus we though had to spend a plenty of time trying to find a perfect recipe.Once we happened to find ourselves in a Druzean village in the Middle East. So they served such an incredible hummus there that it remained the best for us till we developed this recipe. It was so smooth and mild and tender and it felt like it
This soup is a perfect warmer for any cold season meal. It's light, it's low-calorie, at the same time it's still comforting and so pleasant to eat. The ginger gives the soup incredible warmth that goes straight to your heart while you receive vitamins and fiber from carrots and apples, it's like a brand new comfort take on vitamins, you should definitely give yourself this treat!I
Garlic Knots are an awesome way to enrich any meal using them instead of regular breads. Certainly a properly and freshly baked bread is a great treat itself, needless to say it's a great addition to a dinner but there are moments when you want your bread in a special way. And here come these softest garlicky little buns, absolute love. Everyone will adore them!Ingredients (makes 60-65 knots):
A perfect rainy day dinner. Comfort food made healthy. Filling and satisfying. You should definitely try it!Ingredients:For the crust:2 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp salt¼ cup olive oilAbout ½ cup ice-cold waterFor the filling:1 small green zucchini1 small yellow zucchiniOlive oilDried oreganoKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperMethod:Thinly slice your zucchini and put the pieces in 1 layer o
When it comes to October the first thing you can't wait to make is definitely pumpkin pie. This year we tend to use less flour, less sugar, less oil - it's all about the way you feel and look. We believe sweet treats can and should be healthy.Here it is, the healthiest pumpkin pie ever. Gluten-free. Butter-free. Absolute love.Ingredients (serves 8): For the crust:2 handfuls of mixed nuts (
We all know these days when holidays are over, you try your regular clothes, they don't look as good as they used to before, and panicked you decide to go on a strict diet what certainly ends up with a collapse.Slow down. A couple of extra holiday kilos is no kind of a real problem but much of a problem in your head. After days when you ate pies and potatoes for dinner it may seem so hard to s
Using the last tomatoes of this year's harvest we can't simply do something ordinary - it must be the celebration of tomato flavour remembering which we will live until next year's yield.Today we are going to share with you how to make the right goodbye-summer tomato salad. Ingredients (serves 2):3 handfuls of super ripe tomatoes (various colors, sizes and shapes)a bunch of spinacha sm
Every autumn in our family begins with slow roasted tomatoes. It's all about what you love in taste and flavour of tomatoes.In particular not only we love the result but also the very process of slow roasting of tomatoes. The process of changing of color and texture of tomatoes, and the flavour that fills your house while tomatoes are being cooked.Ok, here's how you make it.Ingredients (to
There is a permanent tendency in our family to make things ourselves rather that buy those in supermarkets. Food should not be impersonal when it can be made with soul and love.To be honest, sometimes it's quite a challenge to make something yourself and get a much better result that it's in a supermarket and not to regret about the time spent on an effort.Particularly we are talking about
This is a very green soup. All the parents teach their children that eating greens is a must. This soup is so incredibly fresh, light and delicious yet simple and quick to make that you will want to cook and eat it even more and more! Ingredients: 2 handfuls of sorrela handful of carrot leaves1 medium zucchini, cut in cubes2 pieces of whole wheat bread2 cloves of garlica few basil leavesolive
Italian pasta accompanied by tender asparagus and vivid parsley will make a lovely dinner for you and your family!Ingredients: 500 g spaghetti, dried tagliatelle or pappardellea bunch of asparagus (about 10 spears)a handful of flat leaf parsleyolive oilsea saltMethod:Roughly chop the parsley, cut the asparagus spears in 5 cm sticks. In a pan heat a little olive oil, add the parsley and asparagus a
Having cooked your own tomato sauce once you will never go to a supermarket for a canned one again because not only can you eat it immediately but also keep a jar in the fridge and just heat it up any time you need it.Ingredients: 2 medium onions4 cloves of garlic½–1 fresh red chillia small bunch of fresh thyme400g canned tomatoes (chop them roughly if they’re whole)extra virgin olive oilsea salt
Chicken with greens make a perfect evening meal. The dish is filling and full of proteins and slow carbs. You will have your fill without excess centimeters!Ingredients (serves 2):4 chicken thighs, boned and skinned (if you want an even lighter dish you can use 2 thighs and a half of breast)1 Tbsp curry pastea big bunch of fresh arugula (or any other greens you prefer)4 plum tomatoesextra virgin o
We just love always to try to alter classic recipes to get a new taste in a familiar way.This time it's everyone's favourite pesto. Try celery leaves, add some parsley and a couple tablespoons water and you will have all light, super refreshing yet creamy and comforting green goodness.Ingredients (serves 4):2 good handfuls of celery, leaves picked and roughly choppeda handful of flat leaf
If you’re a garlic-lover type of people like our family then this recipe is all you need to be happy.To start, collect the required ingredients:A small chicken (free range or organic is always preferable)7-8 young carrots, save the stems3-4 heads of garlic1 lemonOlive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepperMethod:Preheat the oven to 200°C.Cut the very top of each garlic head to open the garlic
All right, finally we came to sunny fall time with its apples, plums, cabbage, beetroot, carrots and of course lots and lots of pumpkins. This year aslo appeared to be rich with forest mushrooms and luckily we decided to visit my parents some days ago. In summer they live in a small village and the house is surrounded by a forest from one side and with a lake - from another. For the meal I am goin
We just love to have a bowl of home made granola for breakast. With fresh milk or natural yoghurt it is the best way to start a day with a filling nutritious wholesome meal full of love and energy. Should we say is's also a nice sweet treat?Here is how you make it.Ingredients:2 cups oats1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds1/3 cup roughly chopped dates1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon chia seed
