A couple of months ago, I bought a packet of Chinese five spice blend for a particular recipe. Ever since that time, I did not use it again. It always stands there on the shelf next to the other herbs and spices waiting to be picked up but most of the time I do not know…
Category: Food
Lentil Loaf
I recently made this dish on a Friday night. It was a cold rainy day here in Budapest so the plan was to have a night in. This dish was one of the most comforting meals we could have wished for on such a day. The lentil loaf is similar to a meat loaf but instead…
Salmon Fillets with Blueberries and Blackcurrant Sauce
Most of the times I cook salmon at home, I go for the classic pan-seared fillet of salmon in an orange reduction or else marinated in an asian-inspired mixture. A couple of weeks ago, I came across this recipe which was really interesting and combines berries with salmon. The original recipe required blueberries, however I…
Lemon ‘Cheesecake’ with a hint of Earl Grey
During our vegan challenge, a sweets festival was held here in Budapest. Various vendors set up stalls in one of the main squares and sold their heavenly products to the crowd. We decided to pop by and admire the works of art made out of chocolate and other candy, the beautifully decorated cakes and the stunning macaroons…
My Vegan Challenge
As it is evident from my blog posts here, I like food (… a lot!!) and also like to try out different stuff. On a day to day basis, I tend to cook vegetarian meals but when we eat out we often opt for meat/fish dishes. My husband and I have recently came up with the…
Quiche
Quiche is another all time favourite at home. It is great for Sunday brunch, light lunch or even dinner accompanied with a leafy salad. It is very simple to make! The basic ingredients for a quiche are the pastry, eggs and milk or cream. You can then opt for a vegetarian version or add meat if…
Chicken & Prawn ‘Paella’
I am sure you have all heard about the Spanish rice dish called paella. A few years ago, my husband travelled to Barcelona for a conference, and obviously while there, he had to try this dish. He tried it twice; the first time in Girona, in a traditional Catalan restaurant, and the paella was really delicious and full…
Quinoa Spinach Salad
Salads make for a great meal especially during the hot Summer days. They are easy to prepare, healthy and can be very versatile. You can add a variety of ingredients in your salad, depending on the current fresh produce and what is available in your fridge/pantry. The quinoa spinach salad has recently become one of my favourite salads….
Aubergine & Zucchini Rolls
Aubergines are definitely one of my favourite vegetables and I love experimenting with new ways to turn a basic aubergine into something interesting! Recently, I have been making these aubergine rolls and have been experimenting with different fillings. The below combination is my favourite. 🙂 If for any reason, you would like to omit the zucchini,…
Madeira Cake & White Chocolate Ganache
In my last blog post, I shared photos of the surprise birthday cake which I baked for my parents’ joint birthday celebration. I had a lot of positive feedback and I thought that in this post, I will share the exact recipe and amounts I used to bake my own cake. I based my recipe on the one…