It’s that time of year again; Shrove Tuesday, hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year. Of course, what we all need is more celebratory food. Filled with copious amounts of cream, ideally. Well, Swedish cream buns – or semlor – are here to cater to your sweet-toothed whims. This recipe…
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EASY ROASTED TOMATOES – a delicious, quick prep side dish
Challenging times meet colder, darkening days. Simple, comforting delicious food to the (semi) rescue! This recipe is so simple that I hesitate to call it one, but in case there’s someone else out there wanting to make use of tomatoes in a cosy, utterly delicious and time-saving manner, here’s a way that we like to…
VEGAN STUFFED PIZZA – an easy stromboli recipe
Inspired by Italian stromboli, this surprisingly simple vegan stuffed pizza is a meal and a treat in one. Served hot with warm tomato sauce or even cold as a snack or lunchbox meal, it’s plant-based comfort food that’s convenient, easy, impressive and, most importantly, tasty. This stuffed pizza is packed with flavour, but uses non-traditional…
LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH ZESTY LENTIL SALAD
We might not all have the luxury of sharing food the way we used to, but when the opportunity arises to enjoy ourselves with loved ones – and that enjoyment includes something deliciously zesty, creamy, crunchy and savoury all at once – it should surely be taken. That brings me straight to this delicious, ever-so-shareable…
SMASHED HERBED NEW POTATOES – a super tasty roasted potato side dish
It’s Friday, I am tired and longing to slip into a lazy weekend. So I am launching straight into this ever-so-delicious, more-ish, perfect-for-summer, easy and versatile side dish recipe right after this… Wishing you a happy and peaceful weekend!Now, brace yourselves, potato lovers. You will adore these roasties. ♥, Marisa SMASHED HERBED NEW POTATOES Serves 4-6…
KALE, PESTO & CHEESE PINWHEEL SCROLLS – tasty, savoury, vegan treats
I hope nobody objects to me throwing another recipe in your direction so soon after the last one, but 1) this one is too good to not share 2) I am making a conscious effort to share things in a timely manner! What can you expect if you make these pretty pinwheels? Flaky, savoury, cheese…
CREAMY VEGAN MUSHROOM RISOTTO- with roasted butternut squash and portobellos
I first posted a version of this family favourite recipe – originally shared with me by my mamma – on my Instagram account 5 or 6 years ago. It is almost unfathomable to think I have been using that platform for so long. And almost as unbelievable that, despite my intention even then to share…
GRAIN-FREE, NATURALLY SWEET VEGAN CHOCOLATE PANCAKES (a one-bowl, easy gluten-free recipe)
As cafés and restaurants are off-limits for so many right now, those of us who love a good weekend brunch out surely miss having the option to enjoy one. Thankfully we can still enjoy a long breakfast or lazy brunch at home. And, in the case of this recipe, all it takes is one bowl,…
VEGAN SUGAR & SPICE BUNS- cardamom, cinnamon, Swedish inspiration + a spoonful of comfort
I recently mentioned an exercise I did many years ago, which involved drawing a line down the centre of a sheet of paper, dividing it into two columns. In one column I wrote a list of all of the things I had control over, and in the other a list of all of the things…
VEGAN JANSSONS FRESTELSE – savoury potato bake, inspired by the Swedish classic… and some thoughts on 2020
Crispy, crumbed topping meets creamy, savoury potato deliciousness. Could this be the perfect side dish? Maybe. And if not, if comes very, very close! Before I take you through to the easy recipe, I want to acknowledge the fact that it is New Year’s Day, 2020. And as I sit here and type the words…