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Fresh Mango Salsa

After living in several countries, I have become a patchwork of traditions and customs from all over, specially so in my cooking. I love making Spanish tapas, bolinhos de bacalhou or having Norwegian taco Fridays. In the Norwegian version of tacos you would add a myriad of condiments and ingredients, but after having tacos every

American Lumberjack Breakfast

Lumberjack breakfast, a staple of Diners in the USA, also know as my SO’s favourite breakfast, is a favourite in our home. I have made some adjustments our allergies are taken into account, but the spirit of the dish is the same: Pancakes in our case (banana pancakes) they have to stack considerably, so at

Lemon cheesecake with strawberry sauce

This lemon cheesecake is one of the desserts I have been making since I was a teen, all my girlfriends would basically pool around the cheesecake with a spoon and well, that would be the end of that cheesecake. Such sweet memories, even now it’s a family favourite and always present at any formal dinner.

Sweet potato, apple, coconut and chicken curry soup

At home we just LOVE this soup, it has so much flavour and a just enough kick from the curry paste to keep it interesting; which mixed with the tang of the lemon juice makes for a really nice dinner experience. It is super filling and in my opinon perfect for those night you want

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

Posta negra cartagenera / Meat in black sauce

Level: Intermediate

Servings:

Total time: 2 days 6 hours

Categories: Colombian, Meat Lovers, Slow cooking, Stew

Courgettes Lasagna with Ricotta and Bacon

Courgettes or squash season is here, Yey! Luckily, I have garden-savy friends who have an orchard to die for and this season they had a surplus of beautiful courgettes. I threw myself on the sword and offered to take some off their hands and diligently used a couple for this delicious courgette lasagna. Instead of using

Vegan banana and dates bread

Looking for an easy recipe for your kids lunchbox? Are there are egg and/or milk restrictions in your children’s diet or preschool? Well, Look no further! This banana and dates bread is perfect as a healthy treat for little and grownup palates alike!

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

Dried plums and red wine sauce

Dried plums or prunes sauce, just the name makes me think about Christmas in Colombia! This sauce goes well with pork, chicken or turkey and has a fantastic rich and sweet and tangy flavour and a smooth and creamy texture. I’m not going to go into the pork loin we used the sauce for because

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