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Three squared pieces of vegetable crust-free quiche

28 March 2024

Crustless Vegetable Quiche – low calorie lunch 🇫🇷

What is Vegetable Crustless Quiche?– a low-calorie savoury pie without pastry, made with vegetables, cheese, eggs and milk and baked until golden. Recipe Intro The beloved French classic, sans pastry, remains utterly delicious yet remarkably low in calories. Nutritious and healthy, this crustless vegetable quiche features spinach as its star, …

18 February 2024

Spicy Tex-Mex Baked Beans 🇺🇸

American Recipes / Baking / Budget Gourmet / Dinner / Easy / Family Gathering / Fusion Recipes / Lunch / Main Courses / Sides / Simmering / Spicy Recipes / Vegetables / Vegetarian

What are Spicy Tex-Mex Baked Beans?– Red kidney beans baked with peppers, bacon, and onions, seasoned with a blend of spices, offering a bold fusion of smoky and spicy flavours, inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of Texas and Mexico. Recipe Intro Baked beans are enjoyed across the globe, particularly …

roast turkey leftovers japanese curry in a bowl

30 November 2023

Turkey Roast Leftovers Curry – Japanese style 🇯🇵

Budget Gourmet / chicken / Dinner / Easy / Fusion / Fusion Recipes / High Protein / Japanese Recipes / Low-carb / Lunch / Main Courses / Meat / Simmering

Recipe Intro So, what to do with those turkey roast leftovers post-Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other celebration? I always find a way to put them to use; nothing goes to waste, whether it’s a tiny bit of meat left or a generous portion. Let’s travel to far East. Here is …

17 November 2023

Swede and beans winter soup 🇭🇷

Budget Gourmet / Croatian Recipes / Dinner / Easy / Family Gathering / Low calorie / Lunch / Main Courses / Nourish & Wellness / One-Pot / Pasta / Simmering / Vegetables

Croatian Minestra: Winter Soup with Homemade Pickled Swede, Beans, Smoked Sausages, and Spaghetti. Recipe Story This hearty winter soup is a twist on the classic Croatian Jota thick soup, where pickled cabbage or sauerkraut is the main ingredient. Throughout the country, there are many variations of this soup. These adaptations …

Pickled turnip in a jar - learn how to pickle turnip

15 November 2023

How to pickle turnip or swede Croatian style 🇭🇷

Budget Gourmet / Classic European Recipes with a Twist / Croatian Recipes / Easy / Low calorie / Low-carb / Nourish & Wellness / Pickles / Pickling / Raw / Vegetables / Vegetarian

During the winter months, pickled turnips make for a perfect alternative to pickled cabbage or sauerkraut. They boast a low-calorie count and pack a nutritional punch, offering a tasty and health-conscious choice for the winter months. Here is a simple – how-to pickle turnip or swede – guide. Recipe story …

8 November 2023

Croatian leek and potato side dish 🇭🇷

Budget Gourmet / Christmas / Classic European Recipes with a Twist / Croatian Recipes / Dinner / Easy / Family Gathering / Fusion Recipes / Lunch / Mediterranean / SideBar / Sides / Stewing / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Introducing a classic Croatian side dish: creamy leek and potatoes sautéed in white wine with a hint of Parmesan. It’s super easy and quick to prepare! Recipe Story Leek and potato is a classic combination enjoyed across numerous European countries, and each region lends its own unique spin to this …

11 October 2023

Fried Potatoes and Eggs – a quick lunch

Budget Gourmet / Classic European Recipes with a Twist / Dairy and eggs / Dinner / Easy / Frying / Lunch / Main Courses / Serbian Recipes / Sides / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Golden, crispy potatoes fried in lard together with onions and creamy eggs. Recipe Story Fried potatoes with eggs is a classic Balkan dish that transcends borders, cherished in all the former Yugoslavian countries. Originally born as a humble peasant dish, it sustained hardworking families who spent long hours in the …

28 September 2023

Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta Spaghetti

Budget Gourmet / Dinner / Easy / Fusion Recipes / Lunch / Main Courses / Mediterranean / Mediterranean Recipes / Pasta / Stewing / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Here is a quick and easy Mediterranean-style vegetarian pasta spaghetti. Pasta is bursting with the vibrant flavours of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, capers, creamy feta cheese, and a handful of fresh aromatic herbs. Recipe Story As I stood in my kitchen, surveying the ingredients I had on hand, I found …

20 September 2023

Kale Potato Side Dish

Boiling / Budget Gourmet / Classic European Recipes with a Twist / Dinner / Easy / Family Gathering / Fusion Recipes / Low calorie / Lunch / Sides / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Ah, the humble potato, I find myself wanting to incorporate it into every culinary creation, from hearty soups to luxurious mains and even the sweetest cakes. As a side dish, potatoes have always been a trusty companion to many of my family’s favourite meals. But let’s face it, they can …

16 September 2023

Egg Veg Lunch Bake

Baking / Birthday / Party / Breakfast / British recipes / Budget Gourmet / Dairy and eggs / Easy / Family Gathering / Fusion Recipes / Low-carb / Lunch / Main Courses / Snack / Starters / Vegetables

Ham, Vegetables and Egg quiche-style ramekin bake: quick lunch perfection Indulge in the culinary finesse of these Egg Veg Lunch Bake in ramekins, suitable for discerning palates of all ages. These individual servings add a touch of culinary elegance to your breakfast or brunch table. Inside each ramekin, there is …