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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 […]

Pan-fried kimchi crumbled fish with mango-lime slaw

There’s nothing like pan-fried fish – slightly crusty outside and perfectly flaky inside, it’s a mouth-watering meal. Umami-rich Freeze-dried kimchi seasoning will take this dish to the next level. Serve the fish with juicy Asian-style broccoli mango-lime slaw.

Amazake. Fermented Japanese Rice Drink.

When one door closes, another opens… I haven’t been bored for a single day in lock down, because this is a great opportunity to learn more about fermentation processes. And improve your health. Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria so by consuming fermented foods you are adding beneficial bacteria […]

Soup of the Day: Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup

This Greek lemon chicken soup is comforting, fresh, and nourishing. It is a heavenly, velvety soup with a savoury chicken broth, orzo pasta, refreshing lemons and custardy eggs. This quick and easy soup could be made in 20 minutes, and only 4 ingredients required. Why have I never heard about […]

Sourdough Waffles with Caramelized Pear and Maple Syrup

Continuing my sourdough adventures.I got a lot of sourdough discard this week. Another bonus of sourdough bread making, you can use the discarded sourdough starter for making these sourdoughs waffles. The best waffles I ever tried. Really! These sourdough waffles are crispy outside and super fluffy inside with lots of […]

Wholesome Seeded Banana Bread with Tahini and Olive oil. Dairy-free recipe.

Classic banana bread with a little twist. We worked hard on this recipe with my daughter trying to improve both the taste and the health benefits of classic banana bread. After a few attempts, we did it, hope you will enjoy this recipe too! This banana bread is: Full of […]

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.

Roasted Baby Carrots and Quinoa Warm Salad. Vegetarian and GF Recipe.

Ricotta, Preserved Lemon, and Zucchini Sourdough Toast.

Limoncello Panna Cotta with Burnt Lemon Syrup (gelatine-free recipe)

Moroccan preserved lemons.

Yuzu Kosho. Spicy Funky Japanese Condiment.

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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

Pan-fried kimchi crumbled fish with mango-lime slaw

Amazake. Fermented Japanese Rice Drink.

Soup of the Day: Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup

Sourdough Waffles with Caramelized Pear and Maple Syrup

Wholesome Seeded Banana Bread with Tahini and Olive oil. Dairy-free recipe.

Rustic Tomato Toast

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