Finnish Pea Soup
This Pea Soup (Hernekeitto) is a traditional Finnish dish that’s particularly delightful on those cold winter days! It’s filling and nutritious, and suitable for most diets as it’s gluten and dairy-free. Furthermore, it can easily be turned into a vegan dish by simply leaving the pork out. If you are a fan of mushy peas you are going to love it, but if mushy peas…
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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is an old time favourite, it has simple ingredients that marry together beautifully – pesto is so nice in a pasta salad! Pasta salads are actually one of my favourite lunch options, they are filling and more importantly perfect for meal prep! And of course a great picnic or camping food as they are designed to be eaten cold. Chicken…
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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Jerusalem Artichokes are a beautiful seasonal root vegetable that have this earthy, sweet and nutty flavour – if you haven’t come across them before, you are missing out! My favourite method of using them is in a soup, I find Jerusalem Artichoke Soup absolutely divine: it’s creamy and comforting, yet not heavy. It tastes like something you’d get served in a fancy restaurant, there’s something…
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Spiced Buttermilk Muffins
These Spiced Buttermilk Muffins are so moreish! Buttermilk gives the muffins such a pleasant tang, as well as makes them super soft and moist. I know they may not look like anything special, but believe me they are gorgeous. Actually, flavourwise they are not dissimilar to gingerbread, just heaps better in my opinion! My other selling point is that they are extremely easy to make…
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Swede Casserole
Finnish Christmas casseroles vol.2: Swede Casserole. Swede Casserole (Lanttulaatikko) is one of the oldest and most beloved Finnish Christmas dishes. Swede Casserole has a very distinct flavour, it’s slightly sweet with a hint of spices, usually from ginger and nutmeg. Just like its cousin Carrot Casserole, Swede Casserole is traditionally served as a side dish to baked ham and/or fish. Heads-up though, boiling and cooking…
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Carrot Casserole
Finnish Christmas casseroles vol.1: Carrot Casserole. Oh my, this dish is so delicious! Carrot Casserole (Porkkanalaatikko) is a staple at the Finnish Christmas table alongside swede, potato, and sometimes liver, casseroles. However, when it comes to most people’s favourite Christmas casserole, carrot one is usually the winner. It is sweet and creamy, comfort food at its best! Carrot Casserole is traditionally served as a side…
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Quick Pickled Cabbage
Pickled Cabbage is super quick, easy and cheap to make and you can easily customise this recipe based on the spices you like. It’s so versatile, you can have pickled cabbage on its own or add it into tacos, burgers, hot dogs, salads, noodle bowls and many more – think of anything you want to add a tangy crunch to! Also the good news is…
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Looking for a quick lunch or supper that’s ready in 15 minutes? Love salmon and pasta? Say no more, I got you covered with this Cold Smoked Salmon Pasta recipe that’s one of the quickest and easiest meals you can make! It’s lusciously creamy without being heavy, and it’s guaranteed to leave your belly, and taste buds, satisfied. Smoked Salmon Pasta 🍴 Servings: 2🕒 Hands-on:…
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Blueberry Smoothie
This Blueberry Smoothie with coconut water is my favourite, it’s so lush! It’s such a refreshing drink that does not only taste good, but is also good for you – it’s loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. And of course it’s naturally gluten-free and doesn’t contain any dairy either. It’s perfect on a hot summer day as in addition to hydrating you, it’s guaranteed to…
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Salami Pasta Salad
Foody lunch? No-heat lunch? Lunch on the go? Oh yes, this tasty Salami Pasta Salad comes to the rescue when you are looking for quick lunch ideas. It’s perfect for meal prep and dead easy to make: you only need to cook the pasta, chop a few ingredients and mix everything together. Also, if you are looking for picnic foods this might be something to…
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