If you try to avoid any dairy intake, these dishes are a must for you to try. All lactose-free, made from plant based substitutes.
Roasted pumpkin stuffed with millet, almonds and cranberries is a vegan dish that tastes delicious and looks beautiful. I serve this dish for lunch or dinner, often as a main course, but also as a side dish. I sometimes replace mashed potatoes, rice and groats with this pumpkin. When served as an addition, this stuffed…
Oyster mushrooms are mushrooms rich in protein, folic acid and vitamins. Its cap resembles an oyster shell. They have a variety of colours and can be found in gray, brown, white, beige, shades of blue and purple. The hats of young oyster mushrooms are soft, while the older ones have a slightly firmer and springy…
This time, I have a fish dish for you, or more precisely marinated herring tartare. As usual tartare, all ingredients used in its preparation are cold, nothing is cooked or heated up. This tartare is based on pickled ingredients, because both the herring itself and accompaniments such as mushrooms or capers are marinated. After pouring…
Creole seasoning is a combination of dried ground paprika with herbs, salt and pepper. Popular herbs that can be found in this seasoning is thyme, oregano and basil, but you can also opt for rosemary and bay leaves. This spice has a delicate flavour, is aromatic and herbal. Creole seasoning is a great addition to…
Celeriac is a root vegetable whose leaves and root are both edible. Its leaves perfectly emphasize the taste of soups and will be a perfect decoration for many dishes. Celeriac can also be cooked, baked, blanched or eaten row. It has a slightly nutty, delicate taste, which works well in salads, slaws, soups, casseroles and…
Fig is an extremely tasty, sweet fruit that works perfectly when served raw, dried, as an ingredient in cakes, salads and as a base for jams. It grows best in sunny, warm places and is undemanding to the soil. Depending on the species, the peel of the figs may be yellow or purple, and the…
Curry is a dish associated mainly with Indian cuisine, but it is also found in Thai and other Asian cuisines. Curry is a dish based on a thick sauce with lots of spices. The sauce is combined with vegetables, meat, cheese, fish or seafood. Very often, the sauce is seasoned with coconut milk, cream or…
Grilled sweetcorn is one of those vegetables that you have to make during the barbecue season. Its preparation is very easy, because apart from the cob of corn, you only need a grill or a grill pan. I recommend a little salt and butter to serve the sweetcorn with, and that’s it, you’re ready to…
A fruit salad is a great way to combine several flavours of different fruits. During their respective seasons, these can be fresh fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, peaches, apricots, watermelon, melon, blueberries or blackberries. These fruits go well with banana, kiwi and pineapple, which can also be bought out of season. I make fruit salad…
Roasted carrot dip is a delicious vegetarian dish that works well with baked vegetables, cheese, meat, cold cuts and bread. I start the preparation of this vegetarian dip by chopping the carrots and roasting them with a little salt, oil and honey. Once the carrots become soft, I use a blender to combine them with…
Another chutney that I’ve made this year is zucchini chutney. Chutney is a type of sauce that resembles jam in its texture. It is made of both fruits and vegetables, and as additives, uses onion, chili, raisins, vinegar and ginger. My favourite way to serve chutney is with cheese. It tastes great with brie, camembert,…
On hot days, nothing quenches your thirst like a juice made of fresh fruit. One of the most popular drinks I’ve made this summer is watermelon juice. I usually buy a watermelon on the market, because such watermelons are always sweeter than store-bought ones. After peeling and cutting, I combine the watermelon pulp with a…