Stikkord: healthy

  • Cowboy Stew!

    Cowboy Stew!

    About a decade ago – a veggie friend’s mom introduced me to a recipe that spiked my love for beans. Since that day, through all the changes that has gone down in the past ten years, there has been one thing that has never changed: I have always had canned beans in my cupboard. Seriously.…

  • Blueberry Green Kale Smoothie

    Blueberry Green Kale Smoothie

    You may not think this sounds very yummy, and a year ago I would have agreed. I mean, who want’s to drink kale? I do! And even better – the kids do! We drink spinach, celery, green kale and all that green stuff! And not because we feel like we have to, but because we…

  • Yellow Salad with Plums

    Yellow Salad with Plums

    Amongst the autumn soups and heavy winter food, it can be refreshing with a lighter treat as well. Personally I can’t get enough of those fruity combinations – here is a yellow delight! You need: 1 mango 1 scallion 1 yellow paprika 4 plums A handful of coriander 1/2 lime How to: Chop everything but…

  • Traditional Fish Soup

    Traditional Fish Soup

    Fish soup. The ultimate Norwegian dinner. It’s a favourite of mine, creamy fish soup. It comes with different fillings, but often with some sort of white fish, salmon and shrimps. Leek and carrots are also often used. To make it easier I have only white fish in this recipe, but there is nothing in the…

  • Simple Salmon Soup

    Simple Salmon Soup

    Fish is good for you! It lowers your blood pressure, it’s good for your skin and helps with your heart. However, it varies greatly from culture to culture, how big a part it is of your diet. In Norway eating fish 3-4 times a week is the recommended amount. But fulfilling that requirement demands a…

  • Vanilla Banana Pancakes

    Vanilla Banana Pancakes

    As you may have guessed by now, I do love pancakes. You can change the ingredients endlessly, making it appropriate for any occation. This one is my favourites for breakfast – or for desserts. The secret is the vanilla quark that, together with the bananas, makes it a treat for those with a sweet tounge.…

  • Green Kale Smoothie

    Green Kale Smoothie

    I know, I know. It sounds nasty. It does! But give it a try! It is so much tastier than you’d think. I promise. And, as a double positive, it is so nutritious. This Green Kale Smoothie moothie will make your day just a little bit better in every way. You need: A handful of…

  • Spinach Almond Ovenbaked Pancake

    Spinach Almond Ovenbaked Pancake

    The first time i came accross this recipe was in a kindergarden i used to work in. And honestly I though poor kids! Now I know better. I have developed it into my own liking and now spinach pancakes are my kid’s favourite! It is not quite a bread, not really a pancake but not…

  • Yellow Curry Soup

    Yellow Curry Soup

    For us, soup is the ultimate autumn food, and I love the endless varieties you can make. A Yellow Curry Soup is a modern twist that helps you stay warm through yet another autumn. You need: 1 yellow onion 3 carrots 1/2 yellow squash 3 tomatoes 1 small scallion 7 dl. water 2 dl. single…

  • Kids’ fave smoothie

    Kids’ fave smoothie

    Spinach is a favourite veggie of mine. It blends in easily with other flavours, is noutritious and easy to cook. In smoothies you can use both fresh spinach and/or frozen one. Here is one of our favourite smoothies, with spinach, bananas, celery, mango and apple juice. Perfect for kids (and adults) who needs veggies (but…