Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Soups

Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho

Switzerland is renowned for its selection and high-quality tomatoes, particularly in the Valais region. Valais tomatoes, with their diverse flavours, are a significant part of Switzerland’s tomato landscape. I love tomatoes – all kinds and all colours. And, when they’re in season, they’re even better. They’re delicious raw, marinated, roasted, as a garnish on pizza, […]

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Beans, Main Dishes, Soups, Stews and Chillies

Cuban black bean soup

This Cuban black bean soup is a hearty, flavourful dish packed with plant-based goodness. Black beans, the star of this soup, are rich in protein, fibre and antioxidants, making them a solid addition to any healthy diet. They help promote gut health, regulate blood sugar, and keep you feeling full longer, thus reducing the urge to […]

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Condiments and Sides, Soups, Stews and Chillies

Vegetable Stock

Today, June 18th, is International Day of Sustainable Gastronomy, which is about reducing food waste, valuing local produce and understanding the cultural importance of food. The initiative aims to improve food security, promote agricultural development and preserve biodiversity. To celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day, I am re-posting my vegetable stock recipe. When I make stock, nothing goes […]

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Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Brothy Bean Soup

This brothy bean soup is simple, healthy, and delicious. Made with 2 cups of dry white beans soaked overnight, natural veggie stock, a parsnip, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, a few peppery spices, and a chunk of parmesan cheese, the broth in this soup is the star. I do not recommend making the soup with canned […]

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Lentils, Main Dishes, Soups

Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

One bowl of this lentil sweet potato soup is a complete healthy meal. Packed with protein, fibre, iron, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates, it has everything that your body needs. For that extra protein boost, I topped the lentils with a jar of chickpeas. Sweet potatoes are particularly abundant in beta carotin, vitamin C, manganese and […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Cream of tomato soup

Here’s a fall soup that I made with fresh ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp. It’s the soup that is commonly known as “Cream of Tomato Soup“, except this one isn’t from a Campbell’s can (if you remember) and it isn’t made with dairy cream. For a velvety-creamy texture and subtle nuttiness, I used raw cashews. […]

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