Roasted Aubergine with Tomatoes

This is a such a special, unique dish, that I have no idea what to call it. It’s between a curry and a stew, with Mediterranean flavors that for some reason work well with Asian ingredients. Dive into it with an open-mind and in the sauce with your favorite bread.

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Classic Minestrone

Minestrone is a vegetable soup that can have all sorts of ingredients in it. Originally, veggies would change with whatever was locally available and in season. Beans and pasta that are cooked in it, thicken it to a rich soup.

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Oven Ratatouille with Potatoes

While tomato, zucchini, aubergine and bell pepper form the core of a Ratatouille, there’s plenty of variation. This is an oven version with some extra protein from the chickpeas. And when we’re using the oven anyway, the baked potatoes match very well.

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Chocolate and Nut Trifle with Raspberries

A light chocolate mousse with deep and intense flavours. Served on a base of almond and dates and topped with pistachios and raspberries. Creating the mousse is a bit more advanced but should be no problem if you carefully follow the instructions. If you want to play it safe we suggest trying it with other 70% dark chocolate before Christmas day. While it’s possible to use a hand blender, a food processor will make this a lot easier.

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Fried Mushroom and Kale Snacks

If you’re looking for a delightful dish to impress your guests, this is it. The fresh raspberry and apple jam is the perfect complement to the nutty and earthy flavours of these deepfried snacks. You don’t need a deep fryer, you can simply use sunflower oil in a pan. After you’re done, let the oil cool down and pour it back into the bottle to use as regular cooking oil.

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