Archive

Category: Savory

Turkish carrot salad
Savory

Turkish carrot salad

I have made Turkish carrot salad several times, especially when I have a few carrots left that I don't want to waste. I prefer it when I feel like something quick and refreshing, but not the classic...

Peas with eggs
Savory

Peas with eggs

I have made peas with eggs several times over the past few summers, usually when I had fresh garden peas. I found the recipe in an old Italian cookbook, in a chapter with simple home recipes, and I...

Cauliflower salad
Savory

Cauliflower salad

On some days, I feel the need to cook something quick that doesn't involve a lot of cleaning or fussing with special ingredients. Every time I have half a cauliflower left in the fridge, I make this...

Potato stew with smoked ham
Savory

Potato stew with smoked ham

Potato stew with smoked ham is one of those dishes I turn to when I have good potatoes on hand and some smoked ham in the fridge. If I also have an onion, it's on the stove in 20 minutes. I don’t...

Pasta salad with tuna
Savory

Pasta salad with tuna

I have made this pasta salad with tuna dozens of times, especially when I need something quick and filling. I discovered the recipe from Angela (deliciousflavours) and although I have tried...

Mushroom stew
Savory

Mushroom stew

Every time I cook this mushroom stew, I choose a thick-bottomed pot or cauldron. I've made the recipe with both fresh mushrooms and frozen ones, and both versions work well. I always start with...

Guacamole
Savory

Guacamole

The first time I tried avocado, it was unripe and I wasn't convinced at all. For a long time, I didn't even think about using it for anything. Coincidentally, at Christmas, I received a box of...