Posts Tagged ‘cinnamon’
Cinnamon 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 MoreSmokey Black Bean Chilli
In the late 1800s, the chilli queens of San Antonio created chilli con carne. They entertained the plaza and supported their families in a time when women weren’t supposed to. Hopefully this recipe can inspire you to also do something that isn’t supposed to be: a delicious chilli sin carne. The secret ingredient is coffee! You won’t taste it at the end, but it is an essential ingredient to get the ‘smokey’ taste.
Read MoreOven-baked Curry
Rice baked in the oven is quick, easy and nearly as foolproof as a rice cooker. This version has a nice curry flavor, but feel free to add some extra spice to it if you like. Adding lemon when serving gives the dish a refreshing finish.
Read MoreFennel Salad with Lupin Beans
This salad showcases the not so common lupin beans. Just like soy beans, lupin beans are full of protein and grow more easily in Europe. That’s why these legumes are gaining popularity. The fennel and lupin beans will keep a bit of a bite and together with the nice spices and spinach, it makes a good summer salad.
Read MoreOne-Pot Lentil Rice
Easy to prepare and after just a short wait, it’s ready. The protein from the lentils and nuts make this a filling meal, so you won’t be left hungry.
Read MoreLow impact BBQ
A BBQ without meat doesn’t have to be boring, but at first I didn’t know how to do it. I often prepared veggie skewers but that was always a lot of work. The trick is putting the entire vegetable on the grill.
Read MoreCaribbean Chilli
‘Caribbean Jerk’ is a seasoning mix from Jamaica with interesting combinations. Together with celery, lime and mango it creates a dish full of flavour.
Read MoreOrange Prune Rice
Orange juice with cinnamon is a wonderful combination, especially with the prunes. It sounds sweet but it’s more savoury than you might expect. You can serve it with a salad or other veggies; I used broccoli.
Read MoreBanana Curry
On the shores of Sri Lanka, I walked into a tiny restaurant with eight seats. I was the first. There was a buffet to serve yourself, and one of the meals was banana curry. It remains one of the best meals I’ve ever had and this is my version.
Read MoreMoroccan Soup
This is a simpler version of a classic Moroccan dish and a great option for finishing some old bread. Simmering the sauce for some time creates a deep flavour.
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