Posts by Melissa Mehlbaum
Celeriac Potato Bake
Celeriac and potatoes are coated in cream and topped with cheese. Walnuts for some extra crunch, green beans for some color and protein and bits of sweet apple in between.
Read MoreItalian Kale
In the winter season you can still enjoy summer. Using several Italian treats (tomato, artichoke) but in a conserved form: canned. Canellini beans are actually white beans from Italy and black kale is a variety you can use from Tuscany.
Read MoreThai Pumpkin Curry
A thai curry with typical winter vegetables: kale and pumpkin. The curry itself comes together quickly in one pot. With a creamy sauce from coconut milk and peanut butter.
Read MoreCurried Celeriac Tart
The softly roasted veggies create a delicious mix of textures with the crunchy walnuts and pastry. It’s a refreshing mix of soft flavors. Small note for big eaters: the portion size is a bit smaller than usual.
Read MoreBeer Stew with Beans
In Ireland they use stout for their beer stew, but use whatever beer is your favorite. The bitterness of beer is offset by a tiny bit of sugar, making a rich sauce with winter veggies and beans.
Read MoreParsnip with Curry Sauce
Here we give these typical Dutch winter vegetables a curry twist. The unique flavor of parsnip is the star of the dish. Featuring carrots for some sweetness and beans for protein. We used brown beans but you could also used other type of beans or even replace them with nuts.
Read MoreJackfruit Curry with Green Beans
Jackfruit can imitate the texture of meat and soaks up all the flavors. It does takes a bit longer to cook. We used white cabbage here, but you could also exchange it for pointed or chinese cabbage. Addding crunchy fried onions is a nice extra.
Read MoreCinnamon Chilli with Walnuts
A filling chilli with sweet potato, beans and lentils. For a special touch we’re adding cinnamon, which offsets the spiciness nicely. And as a finishing touch: crunchy walnuts for texture.
Read MoreSwede Caramelised Onion Mash
Caramelizing the onion in balsamic vinegar bring out both a sweetness and a slight tang. Adding the swede seperately adds texture to the smooth mash. The feta forms the finishing touch.
Read MoreBroccoli Kohlrabi Penne
Kohlrabi is a unique green vegetable that sometimes still has long stems with leaves attached. It falls under the category of ‘forgotten vegetables’ and is sometimes also called German Turnip. After peeling and cutting it, brown it, and it will become the crunchy basis for this creamy pasta.
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