Fresh snow pea quinoa salad

I’m ashamed to say I was tempted to keep this recipe only for my Spring and Summer e-book, but I just couldn’t. EVERYONE should know about this one – it is so healthy, yum, and perfect for the season. Whether you just want it as a side or as a main, this pretty salad is […]

Pretty quinoa tofu avocado salad

Silken tofu is high in water content and has a smooth custard-like texture, which make it perfect to serve raw in salads or starters. It’s light, high in protein and pairs wonderfully with any kind of Asian dressing, like the one in this salad.

Kale, Catalan style

When I was in my twenties, I had the opportunity to visit Barcelona a few times for work. Ask me what I did while there, not entirely sure, but I do recollect counting the minutes until their 2 pm lunch time so I could run to the local restaurant and have me a big plate […]

Sunchoke purée with sautéed mushrooms

This sunchoke purée and mushroom ragu might be a good one to impress friends, but it also makes for great comfort food when it’s cold outside. Sunchokes – also called Jerusalem artichokes or “topinambours” for my French friends – are highly underrated in the vegetable world. Although the plant itself resembles a type of sunflower, […]

Spiced up toasted chickpeas

I love cocktail hour: the flowing conversation, the nice wine, the endless delicious nibbles that open up your appetite for the meal to come…I also see it as a great opportunity to try out new appetizers like these perfectly seasoned roasted chickpeas. They are fab and a perfect swap for the usual peanuts or cashews […]

Killer good broccoli and spicy paneer

Since having visited Goa I have been a little obssessed with trying out Indian ingredients and spices. Paneer is one of them. For those of you who aren’t familiar with paneer, it is a mild fresh cheese often used in Indian cuisine. Rich in protein and calcium, it is somewhat of a cross between cottage […]

Comforting cauliflower gnocchis

January is one of those months where I just want to go easy on my body and soul. I don’t do detoxes but I keep things easy to digest, simple and comforting. For example, I’ll eat more soups and scale down on raw salads, eat less meat and boost my cooked veggie intake, drink (a […]

Piquant coconut cauliflower rice

The fam and I just came back from an awesome extra long week end in Goa that totally awakened our senses. The lively colors, the bustling sounds of the market, the relaxing ones from the beach and of course, the mouth-watering smell of chai masala, Indian curries, biryanis and sweet chutneys that made us hungry […]

Flash two-tomato quinoa

Using a tomato base to cook quinoa instead of water is a ridiculously easy way to change up the trendy grain and gives it a nice Southern mediterranean twist. Here I’ve served it with some chopped fresh tomatoes, basil and a swoosh of olive oil but you also keep it simple and serve it as […]

Fried rice Mamma-style

Stir fries are one of the best ways to recycle leftover rice. I make this particular recipe a lot because you can put any veg you’ve got in the fridge, children really dig it and the whole affair requires all of 15 minutes. If you want you can add some leftover chicken, prawns or whatever […]