Posts by Mareike Brühl

Think of a mix between pumpkin spice latte and carrot cake. The caramelized pumpkin and cinnamon create a sweet flavor without the addition of extra sugar.

Hummus from the supermarket often contains a lot of oil and other additives. Making it yourself is not only healthier but also more delicious. The only downside is that it doesn’t last as long. Trust your nose on this, we’ve found that you can store it in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days.

The base consists of ‘appelstroop’, a typically Dutch ingredient. It’s a highly concentrated form of apple sauce and if you can’t find it, the closest thing might be maple syrup or honey. Something unexpected and magical happens when you combine with the grated carrots and walnuts. While it contains a lot of sugar we dare say it’s still a healthier option than a Nutella sandwich.

When you grill aubergine it gets a hearty and fleshy texture. It’s a delicious combination with the fresh and creamy dairy spread. You can also try this with mushrooms instead of aubergine.

A fresh spring sandwich where the slightly spicy radish compliments the creamy spread and cucumber.

It’s straightforward but it works: hummus as a creamy base, cucumber for crunch, and the sambal to spice up your lunch.

The creamy hummus and juicy tomato are a great combination. Here the quality of the tomato really makes a big difference. The rocket adds a spicy crunch and of course lots of color!

Peanut butter is part of a healthy diet and there are lots of combinations you can make. An easy option is banana. Our favorite is with pomegranate seeds (or also red currants). The juicy seeds make it less dry and adding acidity is always a good idea whenever you have something fatty because it brings out more flavor (this is why lime and lemon juice can bring a dish to another level).

A light and flavorful salad that tastes like summer with the combination of pesto, lemon juice, and mint. The juicy cherry tomatoes and cucumber also provide a delicious texture with the crunch of the hazelnuts.

Bulgur is a bit like rice or couscous, but has a more nutty flavor. It’s easy to cook and together with some spices, carrots and lentils creates an easy salad with hints of Morocco. Make sure to get the flat-leaf parsley to get more flavor.