Vegetarian

vegan mushroom ramen

Mushroom lover’s ramen

Completely in BLF style, this lush vegan mushroom ramen is something you can fix in about 15 minutes, even though it looks like you’ve been in the kitchen for quite a while. It’s warm, full of veggies and mushrooms, has a little spice to it and makes a perfect lunch […]

pumpkin chickpea curry

Pumpkin chickpea curry

This pumpkin chickpea curry is so full of nutrients. It is one of those dishes that manages to be proper comfort food while still packing in a lot of good stuff. This is my quick version, made with just a handful of ingredients and very little effort. Sometimes you want […]

Creamy coconut quinoa breakfast bowl

Some mornings just call for a bowl that feels like sunshine, and this quinoa breakfast bowl is exactly that. It takes me right back to holidays in the tropics, Curacao, Jamaica and also the Philippines, places where coconut isn’t just an ingredient, it’s part of daily life. Someone chops a […]

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 […]

Vegetable fajitas

Roasted vegetable fajitas with feta & fresh tomato salsa

When I first tried these vegetable fajitas, I was blown away. Seriously, the combination of these flavours just works! They’re based on a Marley Spoon dish from more then ten years ago, and I still make them. Sometimes they just stick. The sweet potato and red onion get lovely and […]

broccoli soup

Feel-Good greeeen broccoli soup

Sometimes less is really more. The most simple easy broccoli soup imaginable. Makes you appreciate the little things, appreciate the taste of just 1 product, the broccoli. Side note, one of the most nutritious vegetables out there. High in vitamine C & K, rich in fiber, antioxidant (molecules that shield […]

Lentil salad sweet potato

A colourful lentil salad with roasted sweet potato, green asparagus, avocado, tomatoes and crunchy cashews, finished with a simple honey mustard dressing. Fresh, nourishing and perfect for days when you want something healthy that still feels comforting.

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 […]