Caesar Salad With Cashew Dressing
This week I launched my delicious cashew butter on the Market (proud!), so I’ve been experimenting with the spread over the past few days. This plant-based, fresh and creamy Caesar dressing is to die for and is definitely worth a try! How do I make croutons? Preheat the oven to 180°C/350 F. Chop four... Read more
Quinoa salad
I discovered these little seeds in my favorite organic food store about seven years ago and ever since then, I’ve been in love with quinoa! Thank you globalization, thank you infrastructure and thank you South America! Quinoa is high in protein, contains all of the essential amino acids, making it a complete... Read more
Nourish bowl
Here you go: the very salad the boyfriend made for me this past week (see vlog). Doesn’t it look delicious and healthy? He gave me the recipe and I’m telling ya, it is nutritious and super easy to put together! Especially if you already happen to have some hummus on hand. ; ) Note: Really famished? It’s also... Read more
Little salad
This one is my take on a classic potato or Waldorf salad, which are a necessary part of any BBQ or Christmas dinner. My father used to make this when I was a kid, every year at Christmastime, and every time it was delicious. The foundation of this recipe comes from him, but I’ve added my own, contemporary twists.... Read more
Fresh fall salad
You can eat Brussels sprouts raw, too! And if you’re going to try them raw, I prefer them grated… This is what prompted me to try out this tasty bowl full of other fall ingredients and, I have to say, it turned out pretty good! It’s even better with crunchy onion rings. It’s a super simple recipe and it’s... Read more
Strawberry avocado salad
I recently discovered this tasty fresh and fruity salad and am already addicted. It’s delicious with a slice of bread or a cracker with hummus. The sour cashew dressing is the finishing touch. It’s the perfect summery salad, if you ask... Read more
Mint-Pomegranate salad
Pomegranate = power fruit. The seeds are deliciously sweet and sour, full of antioxidants and vitamins, and are even known to be an aphrodisiac... ooh la la! The combination here with mint leaves makes this the perfect light lunch for on the go or for a picknick in a park on a warm spring/summer day. Enjoy dear... Read more
Warm winter salad
This is a delicious, warm salad that’s perfect for cold days. As I’m sure you all know, I really love squash! And the combination of the squash, toasted pecans, spelt and dressing make this winter salad complete. Tip: Want to take this salad to go? Allow it to cool fully before packing it... Read more
Grilled bell pepper salad
I’m often asked what I like to eat for lunch. Given the fact that I spend (almost) every day in the kitchen trying out new recipes, what ends up being lunch usually depends on what I’m experimenting with that day. When I’m not, I love to eat salads with a crunchy cracker or spelt toast for lunch. Delicious! This... Read more
Tabbouleh salad
I discovered this tasty and healthy salad when I was in Gaziantep with the World Food Programme. Aisha taught me to make this quick, Syrian dish. I serve it on lettuce leaves with cashew cream on top.... Read more
Beet salad
For me, the fall is always a time for taking stock and letting go. I take some time to reflect on what has happened in the past year and try to make room for new ideas to emerge. Because of this, my eating patterns also change, funnily enough. I start getting ready for winter, which means bring on the powerfoods! This... Read more
Beansalad
Beans are the perfect food for the vegetarians and flexitarians among us. They’re full of highly available, plant-based protein. This salad is filling, super healthy and so delicious. The red pesto is easy to make yourself. You can find the recipe here.... Read more
Watercress Salad
I absolutely love salads. I can’t get enough of trying out new combinations. A few times a week, I’ll experiment with different leafy greens, other ingredients and dressings. Occasionally I’ll overdo it a little by mixing too much together, but it’s pretty tough to go wrong with a salad. I generally just throw... Read more