Buckwheat Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Ingredients for 5 small pancakes 1 egg 150 g buckwheat flour 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 40 g oats 2 tbsp quark (low-fat or full-fat) A handful of frozen fruit Preparation:Sift the buckwheat flour. Add the egg, pumpkin seeds, oats, baking powder, and quark.…
This dessert uses apricots, one of the classic dried fruits (and a seasonal fruit in February)! It’s delicious served warm during the cold winter days.“Dried fruits” is a collective term for things like dried apricots, prunes, currants, and raisins. But what’s the difference between currants and raisins?Both are dried, seedless grapes. Raisins are less sweet…
Starter: Warm Stuffed Avocado Ingredients (serves 4): 2 avocados 1 tomato 1 tbsp (fresh) lemon juice 4 tbsp breadcrumbs 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste 75 g lamb’s lettuce Preparation:Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop out a little extra flesh.…
It’s that time of year again – time for “kruidnoten”! Normally, they’re a sugar bomb, but here’s a healthier version that you can whip up in no time. Makes 10 portions of approx. 40 grams each Ingredients 200 grams whole wheat flour 25 grams sugar ¼ teaspoon stevia drops 5 tablespoons margarine 4 tablespoons plant-based…
Jasmine Tea Cookies (about 30 cookies) This recipe is a variation on shortbread cookies, using loose jasmine tea for flavor. You can find this tea at specialty stores like Simon Lévelt or other shops that sell loose-leaf tea. Sugar isn’t the healthiest ingredient—feel free to replace it with an alternative sweetener, but be sure to…
Homemade Falafel Balls with Whole Wheat Pita and Garlic Sauce Falafel consists of fried balls made from pureed chickpeas. Of course, we’ll be pan-frying instead of deep-frying. Chickpeas are a very healthy legume because they contain high-quality proteins – a great bonus for vegetarians! Chickpeas are also rich in iron and dietary fiber. You can…
Spicy Bean Burgers on a Bun Most adults don’t eat enough vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, meat, or fish. At the same time, we consume too much red meat, sugary drinks, and alcohol. In other words: Try a vegetarian day once in a while — for example with these delicious bean burgers!Legumes are healthy because they…
Summer has officially begun, and we can feel it in the rising temperatures. This Moroccan recipe will refresh your warm summer days: Tabbouleh with cucumber and mint. Tabbouleh with cucumber and mint – serves 4 150 g bulgur 1 cucumber 4 ripe tomatoes Juice of 1 lemon 4 tbsp olive oil 3 spring onions, sliced…
Fish with Mixed Vegetables Ingredients for 4 people: 4 tbsp olive oil 400 g cod fillet 2 onions 100 g grated young cheese 900 g baby potatoes 800 g stir-fry vegetables 2 tsp dried thyme Preparation:Turn on the oven grill. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan. Pat the cod dry, season with…
Easter Brunch IdeaEgg Muffins with Serrano Ham What you need: 1 muffin tray for 6 muffins 1 rolling pin Preparation time: 10 minutesOven time: 20 minutes Ingredients for 6 people: 6 small eggs 6 slices of raw or serrano ham 6 slices of whole wheat bread Cooking spray or olive oil to grease the muffin…
Cod with Potatoes and Ham Ingredients for 4 people: 1 kg potatoes 600 g cod fillet 2 small onions 2 slices serrano ham 500 ml chicken stock 80 g butter 1 clove garlic 2 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 50 g gruyère cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 container fresh chives Preparation:Melt 50 g of…
A fresh recipe with beef and cucumber sauce Ingredients for 4 people: 700 g baby potatoes 4 steaks du boeuf 800 g broccoli ½ cucumber 2 cloves of garlic 150 ml low-fat yogurt 1 tbsp fresh dill Preparation:Preheat the grill to its highest setting.Boil the baby potatoes until tender (approx. 8 minutes).Peel the garlic and…
