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Couldn’t be any simpler, yet the amazing taste these tomatoes gain during the cooking is quite surprising.
Ingredients
Heat up the olive oil in a shallow pan. Add the tomatoes and keep stirring for a few minutes. Sprinkle the balsamic vinegar. Stir and remove from the heat. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
A green mash bringing extra goodness to the conventional mash potato recipe. Excellent way to get the little ones eating broccoli without complaints.
Ingredients
Bring a pot of water to boil. Season with salt. Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. Cut the broccoli in florets. Cook the brocolli and potatoes in the boiling water. Drain and mash. Add the mayonnaise and gherkin liquid. Season with pepper and nutmeg. Stir until smooth.
Delicious and light, this soup is ready in no time. Perfect as a starter or as a light meal on the end of a busy day.
Ingredients
Peel and cut into chunks all the vegetables except the watercress. Fill a pan with the water, add some salt and bring to boil. Add the vegetable chunks and olive oil. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Blend until smooth. Add the watercress and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve and drizzle with some olive oil.
A light meal that tastes as good hot or cold. A great choice for picnics and packed lunches.
Ingredients
Boil a pot of water seasoned with coarse salt. Cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the water and let it cool down. Cook the eggs in boiling water for 15 minutes. In a blender place the olive oil, lemon and season with salt and pepper. Blend until it becomes a thick sauce. Cut the potatoes into cubes and place in a bowl. Add the tuna in chunks and the olives. Peel and cut the egg into quarters. Place in the bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and stir gently. Sprinkle with the flax seeds and decorate with parsley.
Exotic bean stew, perfect for a dinner party or as comfort food on the end of a busy week.
Ingredients
Heat the olive oil. Chop the garlic and fry until golden brown. Clean the squid and cut into pieces. Add it to the garlic and let it cook until soft. Add the beans and the liquid from the tin. Bring to boil and add the tomato paste. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes in low heat. Stir every now and again. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and coriander.
A super easy and tasty way to eat cabbage. It is great as a side dish but with just a few ingredients added can turn into a one pot meal.
Ingredients
Cut the cabbage into big chunks. Peel the onion and garlic. Slice the onion and chop the garlic. Heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Stir-fry until golden. Add the cabbage and stir until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for a few minutes until it gains some colour. If necessary add a little bit of water to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the pan.
An amazing rice perfect for garlic lovers. Goes well with most dishes and can be re-heated or used in fried rice dishes the next day.
Ingredients
Heat the olive oil. Chop the garlic and fry until golden. Add the rice and stir until it becomes translucent. Add the water and the salt. Cover with a lid and let it simmer until the water evaporates. Stir regularly. It normally takes about 15 minutes.
A quick option for a light dinner or Sunday brunch. You can use roasted salmon leftovers or canned salmon.
Ingredients
Whisk the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped parsley. Heat the olive oil in a shallow pan. Pour in the eggs. Swirl the pan to spread the eggs. Slowly cook until the sides separate from the pan easily. Place the salmon in the middle and gently fold over one side and then the other side. Let it cook for a couple of minutes and turn around. Cook until both side are golden brown and serve hot.
Quick and easy recipe for busy days or unexpected visitors for dinner. You can prepare your own fries or use packed ones.
Ingredients
Shred the cooked fish and put aside. Slice the onions very finely and chop the garlic. Heat up the olive oil and add the onions, garlic and bay leaf. Stir-fry until golden brown. Add the fish and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the potato fries and stir until they soak in all the liquid. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with some chopped parsley.
Smooth creamy soup, nice hot or cold straight out of the fridge. A low calorie option, perfect as a starter for dinner with friends or as a light meal in the end of a busy day.
Ingredients
Peel the vegetables and cut into cubes. Boil a pot of water seasoned with coarse salt. Add the vegetables and the olive oil. Cook for 25 minutes and blend until smooth. Serve and decorate to taste with dried onions, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.