Homemade Ketchup. Bye-bye processed food!
Ketchup is always associated to junk food and not as something that could be healthy for anyone, right? What if we could prove this theory wrong? This homemade ketchup recipe is the result of my trial outs of different ketchup recipes. I have kept the best bits of each one (also trying to keep the sugar quantity low) and I hope you will like it as much as I do. It will be your perfect partner for a veggie burger (or even steak if you are a meat-eater), French fries, and surprisingly enough: an amazing tomato base for your homemade pizzas. And… it will make you feel very happy of avoiding another processed food into your fridge. It will also avoid you from having more plastic bottles in your fridge…
Welcome to the recipe of Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms in Balsamic, Honey and Soy Sauce, and even largely in the world of polenta. I often hear people say…
People think that doing homemade cleaning products is too complicated but this agar-agar air freshener will prove you the opposite. Not only making this air freshener is very…
Eggplant Carpaccio with Dried Tomato Sauce & Basil
Welcome to my recipe of Eggplant carpaccio! Eggplants are a Mediterranean favorite. It is the type of ingredient that if you put into a dish you are pretty sure to obtain a good result. Additionally to their delicious taste, they are also supposed to have health benefits associated to the decrease of heart diseases and would have anti-carcinogenic properties. It also seems that eggplants have the ability to decrease cholesterol levels and would have benefits on the memory. This is one of my favorite, yet easiest recipes I have. Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-gree, it fits any possible diet. I called it « Eggplant Carpaccio » because the secret of it is that the eggplant is cut in very thin and round layers as in a traditional carpaccio. However, this carpaccio is cooked on…
From September 4th to 9th 2017 it will be the Zero Waste Week. So what is the Zero Waste Week all about? First things first: what does “Zero…
One of your best friends moved to the vegetable side of the force? A colleague you invited for dinner texted you to tell you « oh by the way,…
“Eggs en cocotte”. Breakfast, lunch or dinner covered!
Known as “oeufs cocotte” in French, this dish is named for the ramekins in which the eggs are cooked: Eggs en cocotte. Using « cocotte » (a.k.a.small casserole dish) is a great way to prepare your eggs. Very, very French. This recipe is very easy and I am really fond of it as it really shouts « comfort food » or« awesome breakfast ». The idea is that there are almost 2 dishes in 1: the eggs are cooked with mushrooms in a casserole dish and in parallel there is also a stuffed mushroom. I like it because it gives 2 consistencies to the mushrooms: one where the mushroom is chopped and one where the mushroom is in one piece and is stuffed. Another highlight of this dish is the very short and cheap ingredient list…
Sweet potato fries are very trendy lately and there is no surprise why. First of all, they are low in calories versus regular potato fries. They have that…
Artichokes are an important part of the Mediterranean diet and today present in most fine menus. I have noticed though that in people’s kitchen we do not see…
Flat beans on tomato sauce. Turkish style!
Flat beans have many identities, they are also called “Romano beans”, or “Italian beans”. They are very flavory and require some more patience when prepared (extra cooking time needed) but it is definitely worth the time. I really like this recipe because it is very very easy to do and it guarantees that you will get your dose of veggies for the day. Little tip: try picking the ones that are more flat, unblemished, avoiding those that have big apparent beans. Choose well as there are 2 things to do well in this recipe: good beans and a well-seasoned tomato sauce. Let’s do it?
Tomato rice: a very simple recipe, but a great one to keep in your books. All vegetarians are recommended to eat rice as it hides a lot of proteins. But…
As summer is knocking at our door I thought this Cacik recipe might come in handy. This recipe is known as Cacik (pronounced a little bit as “djadjik”) and…
Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms & Potatoes
Now there are few things more comfort food than these sautéed mushrooms and potatoes. And there are few chances that this dish won’t turn out good. Things to keep in mind to make it work? Keep your fire low when you are cooking the mushrooms and when you are mixing the potatoes and the mushrooms at the end. The amount of margarine (or butter) depends on where you stand regarding your fit diet. You know the story: the more the margarine, the better the taste… And having fresh herbs makes the whole difference… Oh! And before I forget: the garlic quantity also depends on the crew who is eating it. I put 3 here but I can use up to 5! Vampires, watch out! The How-To Sautéed Mushrooms and Potatoes
Another proof that vegetables are not boring. This zucchini roll is a delicious starter for a fresh and light dinner on a summer night. The secret is to…
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever had.” – Margaret Mead. I am sorry to start this article about…