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Traditional German apple pancakes, what’s not to love? Whether you are a fan of thick or thin pancakes, there is always a place for apples in them. These traditional thin pancakes are made just the way Oma made them…well almost. There’s a smidgen of whole wheat flour and just a little vanilla sugar. The rest remains the same — a simple pancake recipe with flour, milk, eggs and a...

Millet porridge is a delicious alternative to classic oatmeal. In combination with naturally sweet mashed banana and creamy coconut milk (and what I also love — raw cacao!), it makes it hard to believe something so tasty could be considered a healthy breakfast. Over the years I have often enjoyed flaked millet with mashed banana for breakfast, however I never imagined using it in it’s small-seeded cereal grain form. Which...

Sunchoke or Jerusalem artichoke soup is a wonderfully nutty, creamy winter soup made with a delicious underrated vegetable. This simple soup is made with simple pantry ingredients, as well as fresh thyme and crème fraîche — which gives this soup a tangy richness. Making it a perfect appetizer soup that can be served with crisp oven-roasted Jerusalem artichoke chips or dressed up to be fancy with pan-fried prawns or...

Lamb Kofta is bursting with warm aromatic spices and Middle Eastern flavours. Juicy and delicious, these mini-sized kofta make for a fantastic appetizer that is easily prepared in advance. And best yet, you don’t need to search long and hard for ground lamb to make this recipe! Grilled lamb kofta is a crowd pleaser! What I particularly love about kofta is that the concept is simple but so much more interesting...

Sweet and spicy maple Sriracha Brussels sprouts. There is something magical about this combination and I am hooked. Crispy oven roasted Brussel sprouts are tossed with a simple, mouthwatering sauce made with pure maple syrup, Sriracha and Japanese rice vinegar. This simple combination takes the win. Bring on more Brussels sprouts! Brussels sprouts and the"supertaster" gene So if you are looking for new ways to enjoy these cute, but somewhat unloved...

This recipe for roasted savoy cabbage shows you that you can easily bring a simple vegetable side dish to a whole new level. I am convinced roasting can elevate any vegetable but here the extra special touch comes from a breadcrumb salsa-like topping make of simple ingredients: olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and equal amounts of toasted walnuts, bread crumbs, and grated parmesan cheese. Simple ingredients that work...