I first had a salad like this at a restaurant a while back, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Light, fresh, that sweet and savoury balance, and it actually felt satisfying without that heavy after-feeling. So I went home and tried to recreate it. I used what I had in the fridge, added a…
Category: Salads
My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles are a traditional Japanese noodle made primarily from buckwheat flour, often blended with wheat flour. They have a mild nutty flavour and a pleasantly firm texture, which makes them a great base for all kinds of dishes. While soba is often served hot in soup, cold soba dishes are also traditional in Japan….
Spice Up Your Pesto Game
I love that feeling of stepping into the kitchen with fresh ingredients and a bit of curiosity. For me, it’s not just about cooking—it’s about experimenting with new flavours and creating something genuinely tasty. Lately, I’ve been having fun trying out different ingredient combinations. I’ve always liked traditional pesto, but since my basil garden is…
Purple Miso Crunch
Coleslaw, a classic salad loved for its crunchy texture and refreshing taste, gets a creative makeover with the addition of vibrant purple cabbage and a flavourful miso dressing. This vibrant and nutritious dish not only brightens up your table but also treats your taste buds to a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The Beauty…
Tiny Wonders, Big Flavour
Ever notice those tiny little nuts in pesto or sprinkled over salads? Yep, pine nuts. They’re small, but they carry a lot of flavour. Slightly buttery, a little sweet, and they just have a way of making everything taste a bit more complete.They actually come from pine cones, which still feels a little surprising when…
Salmon-Pistachio Pasta: A Nutty Affair You’ll Fall For
Is youthere a more ideal combination than pasta and seafood? This week, we enjoyed a delicious salmon pasta with homemade pistachio pesto, putting my basil from the garden to good use. I found the recipe for this delightful dish on Cookidoo, Thermomix’s official digital recipe platform. It’s got a unique twist, though – instead of…
Wheat Berry Salad for Everyday Meals
Lately, I’ve been trying to find meals that are simple but still feel balanced, and wheat berries have been one of those easy go-tos. They’re not something I used to cook with, but once I tried them, they kind of stuck. If you haven’t had them before, they’re worth trying. They have a nice texture—slightly…
The Ultimate Brussels Sprouts Salad
If you want something a bit different for Easter brunch, this shredded Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries is really good. It’s got that mix of salty and a bit of sweetness, and it just works with everything else on the table. It’s also super easy to throw together, which I always appreciate when there’s…