It’s cold outside and broccoli is still in season, let’s add some quinoa goodness, some cheese, milk, and cook a Broccoli Casserole! Very easy to do, it will be ready in 45 minutes. Broccoli Casserole – The Beginner’s Cookbook What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pot with a lid A big oven dish A big bowl Baking sheet Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 cup quinoa 2 broccolis 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 vegetable stock 1 cup milk 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs Salt & pepper Before you Start: Cut the broccolis in small florets and discard the sta ..read more

Make the most of kale and cauliflower while they are in season by cooking this frittata! Try this simple recipe which is low in carbs as well. Cauliflower & Kale Frittata – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A pan that can go in the oven to cook the frittata A large bowl to make the egg preparation A whisker (or a fork) Ingredients for 4 persons if you serve it with a side salad: 2 cups cauliflower florets 4 cups kale 8 eggs 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Manchego cheese 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons olive ..read more

This is not your everyday chicken dish and it’s the perfect recipe when you don’t want to spend time in the kitchen (plus… it has no carbs!). Ready in 30 minutes, cook these basic ingredients with a little twist which will make it a special meal. Garlic Chicken with Mustard Greens – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A baking dish Aluminium foil (optional) Food brush (optional) A large pan with high edge and a lid A colander Ingredients for 2 persons: Chicken: 2 chicken breasts 2-3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt ..read more

Another healthy and quick lunch (ready in under 30 minutes!) you can enjoy during the last weeks of summer. Super easy to prepare, it’s foolproof. Italian Quinoa Lentils – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pan with high edges Ingredients for 2 persons: 1 cup lentils & quinoa mix (125gr) 1/2 cup bacon – I used lardons (100gr) 1/2 cup green peas (80gr) 1 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (400gr) 1/4 cup Orzo pasta (50gr) 1/4 cup grated parmesan (25gr) 1 handful basil 1 teaspoon sugar Salt & pepper Before you start: Chop the basil Ready to go ..read more

In May I shared the 15-minute Creamy Avocado Spinach Spaghetti which was very popular, so here is another quick lunch that is tasty AND healthy! Perfect for Spring & Summer, enjoy! 15-minute Quinoa Salad with Almonds, Feta, Green Peas & Bacon – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A pot & a drainer to cook the quinoa A pan to cook the bacon A mini chopper to crush the almonds and make the dressing (I have that one) Ingredients for 2 persons: For the Salad: 1/2 cup of quinoa 1 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup feta cheese 3/4 cup bacon ..read more

Low in calories and ready in 30 minutes, this is my go-to lunch this summer. It will keep you full all afternoon! Salmon & Broccoli Fish Cakes with a Side Salad – The Beginner’s Cookbook What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pan to cook the fish cakes A pot to cook the potatoes & a colander A potato masher to for the potatoes (a fork will do if you don’t have one) A big bowl for the side salad A small bowl to prepare the seasoning Ingredients for 2 persons: 2 poached salmon fillets 5 mid-sized potatoes 1/2 cup broccoli florets (90gr) 1 big handful cherry tomatoes 2 handf ..read more

Long time, no speak fellow chefs! I’ve been traveling a bit and experimenting in the kitchen to find some new easy and tasty recipes and I’m ready to share a few this month! Starting with this delicious Tomato, Basil & Chorizo Tagliatelle. These are maybe the best pasta I’ve cooked in a while: creamy (but without cream!) with fresh ingredients and lots of cheese. Ready in 30 minutes, they are worth a try! Tomato, Basil & Chorizo Tagliatelle – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pan A pot to cook the pasta & a colander Potato masher to s ..read more

In a rush and it’s dinner time? Try this One Pot Cod, Chorizo & Bean Stew which will be ready in less than 30 minutes! One Pot Cod, Chorizo & Bean Stew – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pan Ingredients for 2 persons: 2 cod fillets 125gr cooking chorizo 1 onion 200gr chopped tinned tomatoes 400gr butter beans 150ml water (3/4 cup) 1 handful fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt & pepper Before you start: Finely chop the onion Cut the chorizo in small pieces Add salt & pepper on the cod fillets Drain the butter beans ..read more

The ideal meal when you’re tired and don’t want to cook but eat something that feels healthy and naughty at the same time! You will love it 15-minute Creamy Avocado Spinach Spaghetti – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A pot & a drainer to cook the pasta A blender to make the creamy sauce Ingredients for 2 persons: 200gr spaghetti 1 avocado 1 handful spinach 1/4 cup walnuts 1/8 cup basil 1/8 cup grated parmesan 1 garlic clove 1/2 lemon juice 1 cup pasta water Salt & pepper Before you start: Squeeze half a lemon Peel the garlic clove C ..read more

It’s healthy, tasty and ready in less than 25 minutes, I LOVE this risotto. It’s creamy (although there is no creme fraiche!) and all the vegetables make the dish look beautiful and add some good vitamins. Roasted Spring Vegetable Risotto – The Beginner’s Cookbook Recipe What you need: A knife and a chopping board A big pan with a cover Baking paper to roast the vegetables in the oven Ingredients for 2 persons: 125gr risotto rice (1/2 cup) 5 green asparagus 5 big radishes 10 mini leeks 1 shallot 1 garlic clove 1 vegetable stock cube 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper ..read more