Fresh herb pesto

Nothing beats homemade herb pesto. It is a lot tastier than the store-bought kind as well as filled with phytonutrients and vitamins. I have a few variations of this recipe in my Spring and Summer recipe e-book but the below recipe is the one I began with years ago when I first started the blog.  […]

Puy lentil, tahini and eggplant “ragout”

I love French Puy lentils – they are a star nutrition-wise but also so delicious in salads and terribly satisfying when served warm like in this cumin-scented wonder. I like to eat this alongside rice when I’m in need of comforting cold-weather food, but it is also mouthwatering and exquisite served as a bed for […]

Green rice salad with cherries & feta

Fresh herbs coat every little bit of rice in this salad, making every mouthful super refreshing and tasty. I’ve tested this recipe several times using different fruits from apricots and cranberries to tomatoes – but cherries are one my favorites – and since I’ve been getting a lot of them in my Fruitful day boxes […]

Lively cilantro citrus tahini sauce

This alfresco sauce isn’t just a nice salad dressing but a great accompaniment to grilled fish, meat and vegetables. The lemon and lime bring a nice zing to it while tahini gives it a luxurious texture and unique taste. All the ingredients are also exceptionally healthy, especially if you are in detox mode: tahini is rich in […]

Dead-easy red rice, halloumi and pepper salad

I really like red Camargue rice, it has more texture than its brown counterpart and has a slightly different taste. It is also richer in antioxidants and great for fighting inflammation. So when I found some at the local supermarket (Spinneys), I brought it home and made…you guessed it: a salad. Because we eat a […]