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moroccan spiced cooked carrot salad

moroccan spiced cooked carrot salad

I’ve been very into carrots this winter, cooking them in stir-fries and soups and grating them raw to serve as a salad with a citrus vinaigrette. One of my favorite Moroccan salads is a simple cooked carrot salad, one that seems to be so complex 

baba ganoush

baba ganoush

I can’t believe that Summer is coming to an end and that we’re almost in September. Time has flown by so quickly this year; it feels like yesterday that I announced my pregnancy on the blog and now I’m already in my sixth month! Pregnancy 

sweet potato and lentil burgers

sweet potato and lentil burgers

I never really liked sweet potatoes — until the day I tried them with tahini. From that day on, I’ve totally fallen in love with their softness and sweetness, swapping regular potatoes for them as often as I can. I now not only love them with tahini, but also in soups, mashes, roasted dishes and veggie burgers, such as these sweet potato and lentil burgers that I can’t get enough of.

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rainbow roasted vegetables

rainbow roasted vegetables

I am writing to you today from my garden, with the sun finally shining and the birds chirping away! Spring has finally arrived and I hope it is here to stay. It has been so gloomy, rainy and cold that I truly thought that we’d be skipping Spring 

cauliflower tabbouleh

cauliflower tabbouleh

Not a meal goes by in my house without fruits and veggies — we love them in all their shapes, colors and flavors. The good thing about Sundays is that my fridge is always stocked up again with lots of fresh produce for the week, making the weekend 

lemon cod cakes

lemon cod cakes

I have to admit that cod was never my favorite fish. I always found it a bit too bland, too thick, and simply too boring compared to other fish like salmon and trout. But ever since I started cooking some of Ottolenghi’s incredible recipes, I have learned to see the greatness in cod — its blandness makes it a great fish to spice up with a range of ingredients and its thickness makes it perfect for turning into patties. Sometimes I cook cod in a thick tomato sauce, other times I decide to turn it into kebabs made with a range of spices, herbs and veggies. The result is anything but boring, making cod just as exciting as salmon minus the calories!

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easy baked falafel

easy baked falafel

Hello my dears! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. It has been cold and snowy here in Switzerland, making me want to stay in more than usual — the perfect opportunity to work on more delicious recipes for you! With my birthday coming up, Jon surprised 

spiced orange cauliflower soup

spiced orange cauliflower soup

Here’s to the first recipe of 2016! I can’t believe I’ve been blogging since 2014. It’s been an incredible ride since my very first post, and I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned and especially for all of my readers and their support as I build Savormania! With the new