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Flexitarian Recipes

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast with Sumac

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast with Sumac

This cottage cheese avocado toast with a sprinkle of sumac and chili flakes has been my go-to for breakfast in a hurry, lazy lunches and protein-packed snacks. It’s creamy, tangy, a little spicy and so incredibly easy to throw together.

Fermented radishes

Fermented radishes

Fermented radishes bring the sass to your plate. This is a beginner-friendly lacto-fermentation recipe that turns humble radishes into tangy, crunchy, and yummy gems good for your gut. You can make a small batch in minutes and enjoy it for weeks!

Salmon Omelette

Salmon Omelette

This salmon omelette will be your new go-to for breakfast or brunch. It’s a take on a Spanish omelette, only faster and full of flavor. I’m giving you no less than three shortcuts that make your life easier and your breakfast time more relaxed.

Corn chowder gluten free

Corn chowder gluten free

This creamy corn chowder is gluten free and perfect for cozy fall nights. Made with fresh corn, it’s a healthier twist on a classic recipe. Trust me, you, like me, will be craving this chowder every time you see corn on the cob! What you’ll 

Mediterranean Stir Fry

Mediterranean Stir Fry

Soft, crunchy veggies and juicy, garlicky and smoky chicken morsels make this Mediterranean stir fry your new go-to dinner under 30 minutes. I love me a stir fry, but a stir fry packed with all my favorite Mediterranean flavors and that doesn’t require a wok? 

Chickpea Halloumi Salad

Chickpea Halloumi Salad

Is the word “salad” synonymous with “flavorless boring meal when I’m on a diet”? Well, you have stumbled upon a delicious and nutritious salad, because this Chickpea Halloumi Salad is packed with flavor and protein. You get smoky crispy chickpeas, salty halloumi, and a creamy 

Apricot Galette

Apricot Galette

I cannot get enough of the perfect balance of sweet and tart with this easy-to-make apricot galette. I want ripe, juicy apricots that are wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust, making it such a delicious summer treat. Apricots are one of my favorite summer fruits, 

Chicken and Halloumi Skewers

Chicken and Halloumi Skewers

Looking for easy, flavorful skewers perfect for grilling? These chicken and halloumi skewers with a Greek style marinade are colorful, juicy and full of texture! Trust me: you will make them all summer long on repeat! What you’ll love about this recipe Greek flavors are 

Turkish stuffed peppers

Turkish stuffed peppers

These Turkish Stuffed Peppers are filled with fluffy rice & juicy meaty herb stuffing, then baked in a tangy tomato sauce. Bursting with flavor and even better the next day! My mum used to make stuffed peppers in the summer, when freshly ripe bell peppers 

Rhubarb banana muffins

Rhubarb banana muffins

These rhubarb banana muffins are an absolute keeper, with their crunchy tops and pockets of pink juicy rhubarb. If you, like me, are fascinated by rhubarb, you must have been looking for a recipe to combine tart sweet and fragrant to celebrate the wonder of 

Moroccan shakshuka

Moroccan shakshuka

A twist from traditional Moroccan Shakshuka, my recipe boasts protein-packed beans and pops of cherry tomatoes, for a hearty and flavorful lazy weekend breakfast. The Balkans are such a melting pot of cuisines, it’s astonishing! Invaded by empires, it surrendered with a certain grace and 

Blueberry ricotta toast

Blueberry ricotta toast

Picture a gorgeous pastel Blueberry Ricotta Toast with sourdough topped with creamy ricotta, plump blueberries: a burst of sweet, tangy and zesty flavors!

Tocanita recipe (chicken stew)

Tocanita recipe (chicken stew)

Tocanita is a rustic heartwarming Romanian dish that’s sure to win you over with its clean herby flavors and rich sweetness 🫶. Like many of my recipes, this chicken stew with potatoes is not only easy, but a meal that’s both comforting and packed with flavor 😋.

Wagyu beef meatballs

Wagyu beef meatballs

Get ready to amazeballs your taste buds and anyone lucky enough to join you for dinner with these Wagyu Beef Meatballs. Happy rolling!

Grilled chicken supreme

Grilled chicken supreme

This chicken supreme is not just about grilling—it’s about tender and juicy meat with crispy skin, infused with the warmth of smoked paprika, and the herbal notes of Italian seasoning.

Moroccan pumpkin soup (soup maker)

Moroccan pumpkin soup (soup maker)

This cozy Moroccan pumpkin soup is a warming blend of vibrant spices, velvety pumpkin, and a whole lot of comfort.

Apple crumble tarts

Apple crumble tarts

Picture this: a golden-brown crust, oozing with spiced apple goodness, crowned with a generous sprinkle of buttery crumble.

Pink sauerkraut (naturally fermented)

Pink sauerkraut (naturally fermented)

This pink sauerkraut recipe takes vibrant red cabbage and radishes, creating a probiotic powerhouse that will make your gut sing with joy.

Al Pastor slow cooker (and grill) tacos

Al Pastor slow cooker (and grill) tacos

Al Pastor is a phenomenal culinary fusion and I am so intrigued and humbled by its legendary trail, but Al pastor made in a slow cooker doesn’t sound so unachievable anymore. I have been testing this recipe a few times and hesitated to write about 

Grilled Harissa chicken kebabs- a fiery experience

Grilled Harissa chicken kebabs- a fiery experience

These grilled chicken Harissa kebabs require a small amount of work to make them sophisticated enough for a celebratory meal. Harissa, the fiery North African spice blend brings together smoky, robust, and aromatic notes, combining earthy cumin, tangy lemon zest, fiery chili peppers, and a 

Steak Slow cooker Chili

Steak Slow cooker Chili

I found myself cooking this steak slow cooker chili almost weekly in the past year.It’s full of tender flavorsome beef chuck steak, crammed with the goodness of veggies and topped with zesty creamy guacamole 🥑. Slow cooker Chili con carne or sin carne? We tend 

French Strawberry Cake ( no sour cream)

French Strawberry Cake ( no sour cream)

This French strawberry cake spells the start of the English summer for me. No other strawberries will do, as I wait patiently until English strawberries make their presence in the shops and farms. As a child of the 70’s, I have been brought up with 

Romanian Meatball Soup (ciorba de perisoare)

Romanian Meatball Soup (ciorba de perisoare)

Romanian meatball soup is a slightly sour affair, traditionally soured with “bors” (a fermented wheat-bran liquid), but lemon juice will work nicely for the home cooks.

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad is one of my favorite ways to turn grilled peppers into something hearty and satisfying. They take on that deep, smoky sweetness that works beautifully in this pasta salad.

Courgette Pea Soup with Crispy Parmesan

Courgette Pea Soup with Crispy Parmesan

When summer courgettes are piling up in the fridge, this courgette pea soup is my go-to. It’s naturally sweet from the veg, surprisingly satisfying thanks to the peas, and ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus: the Parmesan crisps make it feel elegant, though they are so fast to make!

Pesto and Ricotta Pasta

Pesto and Ricotta Pasta

When you want something that feels fancy but takes under 30 minutes, this pesto and ricotta pasta is your weeknight savior. It’s creamy without cream, fresh and peppery, and gloriously green. Not to mention that I upped the amount of protein by doubling down on the ricotta!

Halloumi and Sweet Potato Salad

Halloumi and Sweet Potato Salad

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking to strike that balance of satisfying, fresh, and yummy. And this halloumi and sweet potato salad absolutely nails it. It’s warm, creamy, tangy, crispy and sweet all at once, but it’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch or dinner.

Apple Rhubarb Muffins

Apple Rhubarb Muffins

These apple rhubarb muffins have become a seasonal staple in my kitchen: tender, tangy, and just sweet enough with a crunchy sugar top. They’re the kind of treat you’ll want to make on repeat, especially with fresh rhubarb in season.

Potato Salad with Spring Onion

Potato Salad with Spring Onion

Here’s a fresh, probably the simplest take on potato salad with spring onion — packed with creamy potatoes, punchy herbs, and a good squeeze of lemon. It’s filling, but still light, and a little bit good for you too: by cooking and cooling the potatoes, 

Brown Rice and Quinoa Salad

Brown Rice and Quinoa Salad

You know those loaded salads that make you feel amazing after eating them? This brown rice and quinoa salad is exactly that! It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chickpeas and gut-loving fiber from whole grains and fresh veggies.

Ancient Grains Bread

Ancient Grains Bread

I hear you: you want a healthier homemade bread that’s easy to make, well, this ancient grains bread is for you. You don’t need a sourdough starter —just simple cupboard ingredients for a delicious, wholesome bread.


Loaded Salads

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad is one of my favorite ways to turn grilled peppers into something hearty and satisfying. They take on that deep, smoky sweetness that works beautifully in this pasta salad.

Halloumi and Sweet Potato Salad

Halloumi and Sweet Potato Salad

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking to strike that balance of satisfying, fresh, and yummy. And this halloumi and sweet potato salad absolutely nails it. It’s warm, creamy, tangy, crispy and sweet all at once, but it’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch or dinner.

Potato Salad with Spring Onion

Potato Salad with Spring Onion

Here’s a fresh, probably the simplest take on potato salad with spring onion — packed with creamy potatoes, punchy herbs, and a good squeeze of lemon. It’s filling, but still light, and a little bit good for you too: by cooking and cooling the potatoes, 

Brown Rice and Quinoa Salad

Brown Rice and Quinoa Salad

You know those loaded salads that make you feel amazing after eating them? This brown rice and quinoa salad is exactly that! It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chickpeas and gut-loving fiber from whole grains and fresh veggies.

Chickpea Halloumi Salad

Chickpea Halloumi Salad

Is the word “salad” synonymous with “flavorless boring meal when I’m on a diet”? Well, you have stumbled upon a delicious and nutritious salad, because this Chickpea Halloumi Salad is packed with flavor and protein. You get smoky crispy chickpeas, salty halloumi, and a creamy