As I prefer carbs from legumes instead from grains I always search for different ways of preparation.
I can have these patties for breakfast already, preferably with some plain yogurt. Anyway these patties work well with a lot of foods.
Acorn Squash Puree
The puree works well for soups. But I like it best as a little dessert.
In squash season I prepare a couple of servings and freeze them. So I can make use of the puree after season, too.
Cacao Tea
From time to time I prefer a cacao tea when I have the need for some chocolate. In this case I like to prepare it by myself instead of using a ready to use tea bag.
Roasted Savoy Cabbage and Leek
A surprising combination which I prefer to serve with fish. Who does not like the taste of cardamom just skips it. You will not miss it because this mixture is tasty without, too.
Chicken Salad with fresh Cherries and Feta Dressing
Tasty and light. Just as a summer salad should be. It is a delicious combination of sweet cherries, crunchy nuts, fresh salad and a cheese dressing. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Sticks
Unfortunately they will not be that crisp if prepared in the oven. Anyway… they are yummy. I really, really like these!
Palm Sugar
I always look for options to replace white sugar. Preferably I do not use any additional sweeteners. I just like the natural sweetness of foods. Only for baking I like to have a sweetener at hand.
Since a while I reach for palm sugar. This sugar is very sweet. So there is less needed. As palm sugar has a low glycemic index (GI) the blood sugar will not raise that quickly compared to e.g. white sugar or agave syrup.
Palm sugar tastes a little bit like caramel and is good to handle.
Apple with Peanut Butter
I like it for breakfast. If you like to snack during the day this is a healthy one. Just slice an apple and spread a little peanut butter on each slice.
Tomato Soup
Extremely yummy. This is the reason to cook this soup as often I can. I like it pure or with chickpeas or with wild rice, and with noodles it is just delicious.
“The End of Diabetes” by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
It is fascinating how changes in diet and lifestyle can really make a difference in health. As I am very interested in prevention of diabetes I found this book among others.
Veal with Tuna-Caper-Anchovy-Sauce
As I have all ingredients except the meat always at home this dinner is quickly prepared. And for me it is just delicious.
Turmeric
I started to use turmeric last year. Before I even did not know about its existence. But back then I heard so often about it… I thought I should give it a try. So I did, very carefully… I am not too courageous in such cases.
It was not the taste I tried it for. It was the anti-inflammatory effect to the body.
Here and there I add it to recipes, preferably if it matches with the color of the dish. You can add it to green smoothies as well.
Hint: Combining with black pepper is said to improve its body readiness.
White Chili
Who would have thought that… even chili is part of my breakfast. I do not refuse it at lunch either. I really like lupini beans for this dish because they do not soften.
Coconut-Chocolate Patties
A quickly prepared treat for the weekend? Here we go. No baking required. Great!
“The Flavour Thesaurus” by Niki Segnit
I spotted this book in Istanbul at the time I began to cook. It helped me a lot and encouraged me to try something different. Even it is not a classically cookbook it is really a pleasure to read it. I like to thumb through it from time to time – just for inspiration. Only as bedtime reading it is not a good choice for me. Because I always get hungry…