Vegan – Health Continuum

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, […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

Creamy mushroom lentils with barley and spinach

This wholesome, creamy and easy-to-make dish is so delicious. All made in one pot or a deep skillet, I came up with this recipe this morning and will definitely make it again. Completely plant-based and filled with nutritious ingredients such as mushrooms, lentils, barley and loads of fresh spinach, one bowl is a complete immune-boosting […]

Appetizers, Lentils, Main Dishes, Veggie and Fruit Platters

A nutritious and unique plant-based meal

Yesterday, I posted a recipe on how to make miso-glazed aubergine the easy way. Today, I want to show you how you can just reach for some leftovers in the fridge and assemble a completely nutritious and unique meal in no time. Many years ago, when I decided to switch to a vegetarian, more plant-based […]

Pizza

Italian pizza in a standard oven

How do you make a pizza from scratch? It might seem complicated, but once you get the hang of it, you can make it with your eyes closed. Well, almost. Someone once asked me, “Julie, you cook and eat very healthy, but do you ever eat pizza!?” You bet I do! And I make my […]

Breakfast, Chia seeds, Creams and Puddings, Desserts and Snacks

Probiotic power

After a week of travelling and eating in restaurants, my daughter Alexandra and I wanted to get back on track with eating well and exercising regularly. Among the healthy meals that we put together, were fresh fruit puddings and smoothie bowls made with chia seeds and natural bifidus probiotic yoghurt. Because we don’t like the […]

Main Dishes, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

Irish potato pie

March 17th is Saint Patrick’s day 🍀 and for the event, I made a potato pie. The humble potato has a special place in Irish hearts and kitchens. However, unlike the traditional Irish potato pie, this one has no bacon in it. It’s also made upside down, as in the French Tarte Tatin way. Tarte Tatin, […]