New year, new me, new tool! Guess what, I got a nutribullet look alike and downloaded a nutribullet app. Here’s the first recipe I tried and ❤️ it. banana brew (yields about 500 ml) 1 frozen banana 2 tablespoons cashews 2 tablespoons rolled oats 1 tablespoons cacao powder 1 pinch ground cardamom 1/2 cup coffee 1 cup unsweetened nutmilk
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year!
The idea for this sweet began with some serious Snickers cravings and the discovery of red and purple confectioners foils. Dark chocolate, peanuts and caramel – sounds easy enough! Snickers sea salt truffles (yields 20 truffles) 150g high quality dark chocolate,65 to 80% cocoa 100g peanuts 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon coconut oil sea salt flakes Melt the chocolate in a bowl in a hot water bath. Spoon a little of the melted chocolate […]
Surprisingly the mixture of mango and almond puree creates an entirely new flavour. You almost can’t recognize the two components. It’s neither fruity nor nutty. Instead it tastes well balanced, gentle and fresh with a hint of amaretto. mango + almond mousse 1 ripe mango 3 tablespoons organic raw almond puree Blend both ingredients and refrigerate. caramelized cranberries 150g fresh cranberries 4 tablespoons brown sugar In a nonstick pan melt sugar on low heat until it starts to caramelize. […]
For those times when you need a dessert, but might not have the time or nerves to make something from scratch. walnut flavoured semifreddo 1 l vanilla ice cream 250g whipped cream 3-5 tablespoons walnut liquor (here’s David Lebovitz’s homemade version) Buy vanilla ice cream in a shop. Yes, that’s your main ingredient! I used I goat milk ice cream. Other vanilla ice creams will do as well. Mixed with whipped cream and walnut liquor […]
Do you remember my post about the many benefits of ayurvedic golden milk? Well, this is a light and vegan version of it. Curcumin, the active agent in turmeric is packed with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. It has been proven to fight free radicals, to rejuvenate the cells, cleanse the liver, protect the heart, boost moods and support the brain. golden milk smoothie to-go 250ml almond or hazelnut milk 1 banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric […]
haddock marinated with lime, ginger, honey and spring onions 4 haddock filets or any firm white fish 1 tablespoon coconut oil a handful shiitake mushrooms 100ml cream salt and pepper a handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped for the marinade: 2 limes, squeezed a generous piece of raw ginger, grated 2 teaspoons honey 1 red or green chili pepper, finely chopped 3 spring onions, chopped Combine the ingredients for the marinade. Put the haddock into a […]
This might be the fastest and easiest way to make a yummy apple sauce. Tastes like the real thing just fresher. It just takes a 1 : 1 apple to date ratio and a generous pinch of vanilla. Cinnamon is optional, but I love the flavour as it gets colder. 3 ingredients raw apple sauce (yields 2-3 servings) 3 apples 3 medjool dates, pitted a pinch of vanilla To help it blend, put a little […]
prawn and lettuce rice paper rolls (inspired by Donna Hay) 200g prawns 2 spring onions, chopped a few leaves of lettuce and arugula 1 carrot, shaved a few coriander, mint and basil leaves lemon, salt and pepper Top softened rice paper rounds with fried prawns, leaves of lettuce and arugula, chopped spring onions, carrot shavings and fresh herbs. Sprinkle with lemon, add salt and pepper to your liking. Fold over the ends and roll to […]
Back in Bali, I tasted a soup (which wasn’t even Balinese, as I found out later!) and it had an unusual flavour combination: essentially it was a savory banana soup. I tried the original recipe and failed badly, but I found a shortcut to a similar taste. The secret lies in a creamy butternut squash and coconut soup, which is the perfect base for a tiny bit of fresh banana. pumpkin soup with a Bali memory 1 tablespoon coconut […]