Recipe: Baked Camembert with Savory Orange Marmalade

Baked camembert is a great addition to any cheese board, and it is particularly delicious paired with the savory orange marmalade from Spread-mmms which, in addition to orange, has notes of garlic, thyme, and olives. Try to find a camembert that comes in a wooden box. If your camembert does not come in a box, you… Continue reading Recipe: Baked Camembert with Savory Orange Marmalade

Recipe: Giovanna’s Delicious Chicken Salad

It was love at first bite, when I tried Giovanna’s chicken salad, and I just couldn’t stop eating it! Giovanna is from Brazil, and her mom has taught her how to make this delicious salad, which can be enjoyed in a number of ways. The chicken salad is tasty as a sandwich filling, but you… Continue reading Recipe: Giovanna’s Delicious Chicken Salad

Recipe: Crackers with chocolate and sprinkles

The crackers with chocolate and sprinkles are great to snack on, when you’re after just a touch of something sweet. We use the dye-free sprinkles from Supernatural (LOVE the pastel-colored ones in the Uniform Tracks variant) and the Rye + Sea Salt crackers from Hungry Bird Eats, but you can use any kind of crackers… Continue reading Recipe: Crackers with chocolate and sprinkles

Recipe: The super-easy feta cheese dip that everybody loves

Sanne: This feta cheese dip is super-easy and very quick to make. Perfect as a snack before dinner or to bring along to a potluck party. I usually add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers (the ones in oil are the best), but you could also add olives or tapenade, or anything you feel like:) I… Continue reading Recipe: The super-easy feta cheese dip that everybody loves

Recipe: Goat Cheese and Broccoli Rabe Crostini

Tina: It might be that I am petite in stature that I like small bite-size dishes, or perhaps they just taste better to me. I fact, I will never let hors d’oeuvres pass me without having a taste – you might actually see me chase down the waiters or force them to come to me… Continue reading Recipe: Goat Cheese and Broccoli Rabe Crostini

Recipe: Quinoa & Bulgur Nori Rolls

Tina: The Quinoa & Bulgur Nori Rolls are a simple, yet nutritious snack that brings together a mix of flavors and textures. Using bulgur as a base complements the subtle, nutty flavor of red quinoa, a grain known for its protein richness and health benefits. The addition of fresh beet slices offers a crunchy element,… Continue reading Recipe: Quinoa & Bulgur Nori Rolls

Recipe: Homemade Arepas

I have heard a lot about arepas from my Venezuelan friend Indira – she has promised for years to make them for me. She finally made them recently and they have fascinated me ever since. Arepas originated in Venezuela, and are used prominently in modern day cuisine of Venezuela, Colombia, and in other Latin American countries. They… Continue reading Recipe: Homemade Arepas

Recipe: Bánh mì thịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop)

bánh mìthịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop) is my favorite kind of sandwich. It was created in Vietnam during French colonial rule, and has influences from both cultures. The sandwich is typically made with French baguette and pâté, with different variants of Vietnamese meats and ingredients as the filling. The banh mi ‘thit nuong’ (grilled pork… Continue reading Recipe: Bánh mì thịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop)

Recipe: Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Olive Tapenade

Sanne: I first had these warm goat cheese toasts at a friend’s place, and I was immediately hooked. It’s such a great snack, and you only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make it. A perfect nibble along with pre-dinner drinks, at the tapas table, or served together with a hearty soup. I prefer… Continue reading Recipe: Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Olive Tapenade

Recipe: Gluten free Chocolate Balls

These little gluten-free energy balls are great, when you are craving for something sweet. Grab a ball or two after a workout or in the afternoon, when you need a little pick-me-up. They are made without added processed sugar, with the sweetness added from dates, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate. They are really easy to… Continue reading Recipe: Gluten free Chocolate Balls