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Moussaka
I just love Moussaka! I had never really eaten it or been aware of the magnificence of this dish until I started travelling to Cyprus and Greece often. It seems like everyone has their special way to make the dish and even in every restaurant they have their own way of writing the name in
Carne en salsa roja / Meat in red sauce
Carne en salsa roja served with coconut rice and patacones is hands down one of my favourite meals. I like to think of it as a Colombian dish but actually as far as I know it is a family specialty and without a doubt what my mom makes whenever I come to visit, or my
Colombian Arroz con Pollo or Chicken with Rice
Arroz con Pollo is such a Colombian classic that even fast food chain sell it! Every lunch place you can find has a version of it and every single Colombian household has this as a GOTO meal. For 3 simple reasons: It’s the original One Pot meal! As simple as it gets! And gives you
Roasted tomato soup
This roasted tomato soup is perfect if you like me, feel that soup is the perfect week day meal once the leaves start turning and it is clear that autumn is around the corner. The cosy feeling of warming up to a tasty soup with some warm focaccia, is for me, the essence of the
Blueberry pie MIL style
This delicious crispy blueberry pie is perfect for when you have a sudden surplus of newly picked blueberries. Eat it warm with some vanilla ice cream, you will sure feel like you are in food heaven! We has this amazingly crispy pie just a few weeks ago during a trip to the in-laws, who happen to
Fried yuca
Yuca! My favourite of all side dishes, it’s like a potato only a lot more starchy, meaning that when you get a good Yuca, you my fried have hit the jackpot! or how we say in Colombia “La yuca está como un pan!” or It’s like bread (Colombian bread BTW), almost creamy inside and crunchy
Strawberry and mint lemonade
This strawberry and mint lemonade is the perfect complement to your hot and sunny summer day. Refreshing, tangy, sweet and bubbly, you will not be able to stop drinking this delicious lemonade with a twist! I love lemonade, specially when it comes in different colours, and this strawberry lemonade is definitely a treat. Great for
Fresh and tangy tzatziki
I love this Tzatziki recipe, it’s fresh and tangy and super tasty! Perfect companion to pita bread, lamb, koftas or gyros. I had never really consciously tried tzatziki before I moved to Norway, let alone make it myself, but it’s so easy to make, that it really is worth putting in 5 minutes to serve
Moussaka MIL style
So, this delicious Moussaka recipe comes straight from the mother in law. Whenever we come to visit we have one day set for moussaka, always! The in-laws love Greek cuisine and after having tried many Greek dishes both in Greece and at their home I must admit, I love it too. Now we must have
Mediterranean inspired barley salad
This Mediterranean inspired salad is so versatile, it goes great with quinoa, couscous or barley but consistently delivering a soul warming feeling. Yesterday it was time to have some delicious barley, I like using different grains and cereals so we don’t get bored and stuck in the same flavours and textures. Also, my 13 month
Coconut chicken noodle soup
This coconut and chicken noodle soup may not be a looker, but the flavours and aromas it delivers is just out of this world! Packed with ginger, garlic, chili and lime this Thai inspired soup will leave you wanting for more. It’s quick and easy, the perfect fresh summer meal! I saw this recipe made
Coconut mint lemonade
I love coconut! Everything about it is perfect; rate versatility and depth of flavors that can be achieved in both savory and sweet dished is, in my opinion, unique. I tried this version of lemonade at, what once was the “it” cafe in Cartagena. It seemed to be what everyone was drinking and I couldn’t
Warm Lentils, Spinach and Chèvre Salad
I love lentils they are the perfect superfood, packed with iron super filling and during my pregnancy it was the only thing that would lower my blood sugar! I usually eat lentils in soups or stews, but having had a box of green lentils lying around for ages, I thought why not try eating lentils
Colombian Patacones
Colombian patacones are simply the best thing since french fries! Perfect side to almost every dish and a great replacement for french fries, if you ask me! Also and very important they are great served as starters with hot salsa, guacamole of as a snack topped with mozzarella cheese and pulled pork, or shredded chicken. The
Colombian coconut rice
Colombian coconut rice or Arroz con Coco, is one of the biggest staples of Colombian cuisine; originally from the Colombian Caribbean coast and more specifically Cartagena, it has spread to the whole country. This is my perspective, then again I lived for about 12 years in that region, so I would say my view is
Mango and lime parfait
This mango and lime parfait is the amazing result of and experimental dessert that came about due to excess of increasingly ripe mangoes. Deliciously fluffy, fresh, delicate and in one word, fabulous! Incredibly easy, no bake, refrigerate only it is as easy as it gets. Definitely worth a try! Enjoy!
Grilled corn on the cob with cheese and mayo
Grilled corn on the cob with cheese and mayonaise is, in my opinion, the absolute best way to eat corn. The flavours get amplied to the nth degree. You really should give this a try! Ok, so back home we have corn grilling stands in every other corner. You can actually see the stand from
Chicken and pomegranate salad
Chicken and pomegranate, what a fantastic combination in a salad! The crunch and explosion of flavour that the pomegranate brings is just amazing. Whenever I want to make my regular chicken salad more exiting I always go for the pomegranate effect.