Side dish

Vegetarian gyoza

Crispy vegetarian gyoza

In my life I have made many many gyoza, but these vegetarian gyoza are a more recent addition. Everybody loves gyoza, including me and my kids. A Japanese friend of mine taught me how to make them, including the folding, which looked far more complicated than it actually is. She […]

Pickeled veggies

Never ever made this before, but now Im a fan. Such a good thing to have in the fridge and add to salads, or Indonesian food or something. You can make it with all kinds of veggies ofcourse, but this simple version is with cauliflower and carrot.

Lentil salad with roasted fennel

Lentil salad with roasted fennel (and a kick)

Fast and delicious, this super easy-to-make lentil salad with roasted fennel has been one of my go-to salads for years. Lentils bring a useful boost of plant protein and fibre, while roasted fennel and red chilli add sweetness, crunch and a little kick. It’s always good to keep a few […]

Aubergine vitamine

This is actually a very easy dish. The key is to get the aubergines grilled juuuuust right. Not too long, not too short, just perfect. That can be subjective. Few years ago I was with my teenage daughter in Sicily (can definitely recommend that), and we had grilled aubergine in […]