Elle Republic

These colourful roasted carrots with harissa make a simple and bold side dish that’s delicious enough to be enjoyed as a main. Colorful heirloom carrots are tossed with olive oil, cumin seeds, harissa spice mix, garlic and pure maple syrup, then roasted to perfection. Paired with butter beans and a lemon-herb yoghurt sauce, this is a delicious way to enjoy carrots. The combination of sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours...

A grilled vegetable platter is so colorful and delicious. Using an assortment of your favourite vegetables, it’s easy to create your own homemade vegetable antipasto platter. I made this summer side dish with corn on the cob, assorted summer zucchini, sweet red pepper, eggplant, red and green onion, mushrooms, plus jumbo tiger prawns to turn it into a meal-worthy antipasto platter. Add some of your favourite dips, some crusty...

This Mushroom Stroganoff features tender mushrooms and egg noodles in a light and creamy sauce. This easy to make vegetarian pasta recipe is comfort food pure and perfect for busy weeknights as it’s ready in less than 35 minutes! What is stroganoff? A classic stroganoff is as Russian as it gets and had its heyday in North America during the 50s, 60s and well even in the 80s when I was...

This shrimp bruschetta recipe makes for a delicious, easy and elegant appetiser. North Sea shrimp, pickled herring (Matjes), sweet cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs top grilled ciabatta bread for a simple and delicious combination, whether served as a light lunch, starter for guests or even brunch. Bruschetta inspired by North Sea “Ostfriesland” cuisine The inspiration for this bruschetta recipe came with a recent trip to the coast of northern Germany....

With sweet cobs of corn still available at the farmers market and less than optimal late summer weather, I simply couldn’t resist moving on from salads over to soups. Corn chowder is one of those traditional North American recipes that stand the test of time, just like chili and chicken soup. Good old comfort food in a bowl! A traditional corn chowder varies Every family has their own favourite way to...

This tropical granola recipe is loaded with flavors of crunchy almonds, sweet mango, banana chips and coconut flakes. Since there is no need to turn on the oven, it makes for a perfect summer recipe. Rather than being baked in the oven , this granola can be prepared in a skillet on the stovetop or using a glass ceramic electric grill, as I did. Both methods are quick and...