I first tried strawberry gazpacho in a restaurant in Portugal, so despite the Spanish origin of the soup itself, I associate it with a summer in Lisbon. The “strawberry” version...
Leek is a unique vegetable. It is among the top three vegetables richest in soluble fiber; only Artichoke and Jerusalem artichoke contain more. At the same time, the leek season...
This is a very easy and incredibly elegant recipe. A subtle combination of flavors and textures – crispy cauliflower florets, sweet raisins and nuts – surprised and delighted me. I...
Green beans (string or flat) are a superfood. First, they are an excellent source of fiber; second, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s worth learning how to...
Before every trip, I always try to learn about the local cuisine of the place I’m going to. While reading about Mallorcan food — which is wonderful and combines Spanish...
Cream soups are a wonderful way to eat more vegetables. They give familiar ingredients a completely new character — smooth, creamy, and gently flavored. Think about it: a cream soup...
Here’s a dairy-free version of classic Italian pesto. I love pesto and always add it to pasta, so I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to it just because it contains...
Austria thinks of goulash as of its national treasure too, because it originated in Hungary, which used to be part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, there’re more variations of goulash...
In French cuisine, Rémoulade is a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, combined with pickles, capers, mustard and parsley. When you coat thinly sliced celery root with this sauce and allow it...
Romanesco cabbage is that stunning light green vegetable we often admire in the store but tend to overlook because we’re unsure how to prepare it. Let’s change that and get...
