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Sourdough Pie with Sauerkraut and Chorizo Stew.

Homemade sourdough pizza dough packed with smoky hearty chorizo and sauerkraut stew. Sourdough, chorizo and sauerkraut are all products of fermentation, and foods are full of umami. So these pies are the ultimate combo. Sourdough is a mixture of flour and water inhabited by a symbiosis of Lactic acid bacteria […]

Orecchiette Pasta with Ricotta, Lemon and Arugula (rocket).

Amazing Orecchiette pasta, soft in the middle and somewhat chewier on the outside, tossed through creamy ricotta cheese sauce infused with lemon flavour, and peppery arugula leaves. Absolutely killing combo! Orecchiette, literally translates to “little ears” in Italian, is a pasta typical of Puglia, a region of Southern Italy. It’s […]

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Sorrel Dressing. Low Carb, Keto-friendly Recipe.

It’s fruity like rhubarb, tarty like lemon and green like spinach. Spring sorrel has an absolutely amazing complex flavour. And it’s wonderful pairing for fatty salmon and avocado. Salmon-sorrel combo was invented by legendary nouvelle cuisine pioneer Pierre Troisgros. His famous recipe “Salmon in sorrel sauce” now became a classic. I […]

Vietnamese-style Lemongrass chicken and Herb Salad. Keto Recipe.

Fresh and light Asian salad bursting with flavours. The perfect meal for spring reset. Juicy lemongrass chicken makes this salad delicious and nutritious same time.I have an abundance of fresh herbs in my little urban garden. Spring onion, mint and Vietnamese mint are so aromatic and tender at this time […]

Poached Chicken, Apple, Cranberry and Celery Salad Wrap.

You will be surprised how great this combination works.Try this flavour-packed wrap filled with tender and juicy chicken, refreshing celery, sweet crispy apple, tart cranberry, and sweet mayo dressing, the perfect combination for the spring. Easy make-ahead recipe for packing into lunch boxes, both for work and school.

Soup of the day: Spring Green Soup in a Peruvian Style

Hope you will enjoy this vibrant, delicious and nutritious green soup in a Peruvian style with a little twist. Yuzu Kosho will put the taste of the dish to the next level. Traditionally this soup is made with fresh green Peruvian chilli, but I really like my new version with […]

30 Citrus recipes with lemon, orange, yuzu, mandarin, tangelo and lime.

Light and Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Poppy Seeds. These lemon ricotta waffles are fluffy and tender with the delicate crunch of poppy seeds. There is no better dessert than tasty waffles drizzled with honey and lemon juice. Get the recipe here. 2. Blood orange crepes Suzette. Retro classic with […]

Moroccan preserved lemons.

My fermentation station in action again. I’m playing around with beautiful organic lemons that my friend Neville from Yuzu NZ sent me. I’ve made Moroccan preserved lemons using Yen Ben lemons (check photos above) and Meyer lemons. The recipe is super easy. Wash organic lemons, cut off the tops. Quarter the lemons […]

Yuzu Kosho. Spicy Funky Japanese Condiment.

Yuzu Kosho is a hot and citrusy fermented Japanese condiment made with fresh yuzu citrus zest, green chilli peppers, and salt. After years of exploring Asian food, I didn’t think I would get surprised by anything so much, but I did! A few months ago my friend Neville sent me […]

Attention: Adults-only Dessert. Affogato. Only 3 Ingredients Required.

Continuing the theme of my previous post. Affogato. Famous Italian dessert. Dessert, liquor and a little kick of caffeine, all in one. It’s cold and hot, sweet and nutty, and feels like a real firework of flavours in your mouth. The recipe is super easy. Just place two scoops of vanilla […]

Attention: Adults-only Dessert. Homemade Bounty Bonbons with Coffee Liquor Kahlúa.

Melting in your mouth bounty bonbons with some extra zing. Hope you will enjoy this amazing coconut-coffee flavour filling. The best advice I got from my culinary school teacher was that wines and liquors a key ingredient in cooking. They lift the taste of the dish to the next level […]

Soup of the day: Lamb meatball, butternut pumpkin and chickpea soup.

When the temperature has dropped down significantly what could be better than a warming bowl of aromatic and hearty homemade soup. This soup, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, is a perfect pairing of the sweetness of butternut squash, nuttiness of bulgur and chickpea, and lamb meatballs, that is a key […]

Saffron couscous with chicken, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, and horopito lemon sauce

Winner winner chicken dinner. Meaty chicken thighs and smoky chorizo combined with flavourful saffron couscous to make a hearty one-pot meal. Chicken thigh meat remains juicier than breasts. Serve this dish with a dollop of creamy horopito and lemon sauce. The sauce makes the taste of this dish especially delicious.

Candied Yuzu Kamo Kamo Recipe + Bonus: Incredible Yuzu Cake Recipe

For those who asked me in my Instagram to share the recipe of candied kamo kamo with yuzu flavour. Here it is finally. Hope you will enjoy the flavour and texture. Try to serve it on cream cheese toast, or on homemade sourdough waffles topped with ricotta or add to […]

How to Make Hoshigaki Traditional Japanese Delicacy.

Are you familiar with hoshigaki, shockingly delicious, melting in your mouth amber coloured air-dried persimmon with a caramel flavour? These labour-intensive Japanese sweets made from peeled persimmon fruits hanged on strings and air-dried during the winter. The fruits are massaged during the drying process, it gives absolutely amazing mellow gelatinous […]

Sauerkraut and Chorizo Stew. Potatoes Fried with Caraway Seeds and Onion.

This warming sauerkraut stew with chorizo and vegetables makes a great winter supper. Smoky chorizo and fermented sauerkraut put the taste of this hearty vegetable stew to the next level. This is our family recipe, my grandma often cooked this stew for me when I was a child. This is her […]

Soup of the day: Chicken Meatballs and Green Vegetables in Flavourful Broth

Nutritious and delicious winter soup. This low carb chicken soup is packed with green vegetables and chicken meatballs, and Asians flavours. Add a little restaurant-style twist to this dish. Maillard reaction makes this soup is absolutely delicious.If you still can’t imagine your meal without carbs, a healthy soba noodle perfectly […]

Cinnamon Apple Dutch Baby

Sticky cinnamon apples and fluffy Dutch baby combine to make this heavenly breakfast. A light fluffy Dutch baby also known as German pancake is simply a cross between pancake and Yorkshire pudding cooked in the oven! Learn how to make this quick and easy delicious breakfast treat and my family’s […]

Koya-dofu (Freeze-dried Tofu) Simmered in a Sweet Dashi Stock. Vegan recipe.

Rehydrated freeze-dried tofu simmered in a sweet and rich in umami dashi stock. This dish is a feast of Japanese flavours and textures. Continuing my research on Japanese cuisine. Everyone knows sushi and ramen. But besides this, there are a huge number of less popular but absolutely delicious dishes in […]

Green rice with probiotic Heart Beet Kraut seasoning

A nice twist on boring old rice. Try this healthy and delicious recipe inspired the Mexican dish ‘arroz verde’. Serve it as a side dish for family dinner. Or enjoy as a soothing meal after a big party. Living Goodness freeze-dried Heart Beet Kraut is extremely rich in probiotics to […]

Sourdough Pie with Sauerkraut and Chorizo Stew.

Orecchiette Pasta with Ricotta, Lemon and Arugula (rocket).

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Sorrel Dressing. Low Carb, Keto-friendly Recipe.

Vietnamese-style Lemongrass chicken and Herb Salad. Keto Recipe.

Poached Chicken, Apple, Cranberry and Celery Salad Wrap.

Soup of the day: Spring Green Soup in a Peruvian Style

Kuku Sabzi: Persian-style Herb Frittata.

30 Citrus recipes with lemon, orange, yuzu, mandarin, tangelo and lime.

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The Easiest Cheesecake You’ll Ever Make: Burnt Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake.

Sourdough Pie with Sauerkraut and Chorizo Stew.

Orecchiette Pasta with Ricotta, Lemon and Arugula (rocket).

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Sorrel Dressing. Low Carb, Keto-friendly Recipe.

Vietnamese-style Lemongrass chicken and Herb Salad. Keto Recipe.

Poached Chicken, Apple, Cranberry and Celery Salad Wrap.

Soup of the day: Spring Green Soup in a Peruvian Style

30 Citrus recipes with lemon, orange, yuzu, mandarin, tangelo and lime.

Moroccan preserved lemons.

Yuzu Kosho. Spicy Funky Japanese Condiment.

Attention: Adults-only Dessert. Affogato. Only 3 Ingredients Required.

Attention: Adults-only Dessert. Homemade Bounty Bonbons with Coffee Liquor Kahlúa.

Soup of the day: Lamb meatball, butternut pumpkin and chickpea soup.

Saffron couscous with chicken, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, and horopito lemon sauce

Candied Yuzu Kamo Kamo Recipe + Bonus: Incredible Yuzu Cake Recipe

How to Make Hoshigaki Traditional Japanese Delicacy.

Sauerkraut and Chorizo Stew. Potatoes Fried with Caraway Seeds and Onion.

Soup of the day: Chicken Meatballs and Green Vegetables in Flavourful Broth

Cinnamon Apple Dutch Baby

Koya-dofu (Freeze-dried Tofu) Simmered in a Sweet Dashi Stock. Vegan recipe.

Green rice with probiotic Heart Beet Kraut seasoning

Rustic Tomato Toast

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Aperol and Blood Orange Panna Cotta