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Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers are a summertime favourite. Easy to prepare, these grilled veggie kabobs with halloumi are the ultimate choice for vegetarian grilling. If you have already discovered the awesomeness of halloumi—then you know that this salty-tasting “grill cheese” transforms into something magnificent when pan-fried or grilled. Originating from Cyprus, it's usually made of goat or sheep's milk (and sometimes also with cow’s milk in the mix,...

This spicy tomato sauce pasta is guaranteed to kick up your pasta night to a new level. Classic aromatics, like onion and garlic, are slow cooked with a medley of spices (cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano and thyme) and tomato passata to achieve a deeply flavourful, spicy tomato sauce. One that is balanced out with a dollop of crème fraîche and because I like meals with good-for-you ingredients, I have added...

Baked sweet potato fries. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, perfectly spiced, they are an easy to make snack or side dish that the whole family can enjoy. Serve them alongside, sandwiches, burgers (like my pulled salmon burger) or grilled meats. There are of course a few tricks that help guarantee great results when preparing baked sweet potato fries. That is if you want crispy on the outside...

A burger with “pulled salmon” is a delicious way to enjoy fish in a different way. Especially when topped with fresh ingredients and a delicious caper-lemon yogurt sauce. If you ever thought you aren’t a fan of burgers, this recipe might just change your mind! Pulled salmon is a spin off of the long-time trend originating from the “Tennessee BBQ” which pork is slow cooked until super tender and then...

Roasted Cauliflower and chickpeas makes for a delicious side dish or even light lunch. The cauliflower is roasted with cumin as well as nigella and sesame seeds, plus a drizzle of maple syrup, but that’s not it! There are roasted chickpeas tossed in cayenne and smoked paprika, which in the end are served together topped with fresh herbs, pine nuts and a tahini-lemon dressing. Plant-based, delicious goodness. You could of...

Roasted beet and lentil salad. Welcome to another favourite this season. A salad made with earthy roasted beets, sautéed shallots, beluga lentils, parsley, walnuts and pomegranate…and just a little smoked bacon for extra depth of flavour. All of which are tossed in a Dijon balsamic dressing for delicious and healthy salad. How to cook beluga lentils perfectly? When you are making a lentil salad recipe, the texture of lentils is key....