Tofu noodle soup

This is a great soup, a meal in itself, with a distinct asian flavour : the combination of turmeric, cumin, ginger , chilli paste , garlic ,,,and coconut milk + fresh coriander ....ummm you will love it

Carrot & coriander soup

Autumn is upon us , and so is the soup season ... In the evening I am happy with just a soup (albeit a rather large portion !) with a garlic toast ....
This one is simple and  the combination of carrots and coriander is simply delicious

Japanese Rice

Japanese rice is a fluffy rice , part-steam cooked , which is a bit bland by european standards , but it is a great accompaniment to a lot of dishes strong in flavour
Here is how to make sure you get a fluffy rice , even it you do not possess a rice cooker

Grilled Herring

Description:

One of the cheapest meals ever , yet one of the most nutritious and delicious there is!!! no cooking skills required !! only a small barbecue , or even an oven grill

ONLY DRAWBACK (especially for those in flats and houses without outdoor facility): Herring grilling is SMELLY , but the enjoyment is such that it is worth putting up with the smell

Tofu with shiso marinade

A great and simple starter ..healthy ( high in protein)  and will stun your guest both for the look and the taste

Tuna bake

an easy recipe for a light snack ... good eaten warm with a salad , or again cold

Grilled Sea-Bream my way

The best way to eat fish is either grilled or raw  (my humble opinion ). The French tend to destroy the flavours with a tendency to put all sort of sauces on them ....good historical reasons ...and though habits are changing, the old ones seem to stick ....

Winter soup

A soup most delicious and filling

Clear soup Thai style

Description:
a soup which will warm you up without bloating you up
une soupe qui va vous réchauffer, sans pour autant vous gonfler
una sopa para calentarnos sin hincharnos

Miso soup

Description:
une soupe facile à faire et très saine 
a quick and easy soup and very healthy
a sopa muy saludable y muy fácil

Squid nibbles for aperitif

Description:
fresh apetizers to be nibbled whle having your aperitif , either on a large dish and everyone picks bits and pieces with a tooth pick ..or if you have the time , put a bit of squid qnd caspicum on sticks ready to be picked up ....

Field mushroom, Puy lentils casserole

Description:

Reminescing about the old days in London, i started browsing a cookery book (as one does) which I purchased at an excellent vegetarian restaurant situated below a church, in the heart of the city, aptly named : "The place below" 
and this recipe is taken from one of their books : "food from the place below" by Bill Sewel. just reading the recipe, i sort of knew it would be a hit, and it certainly was, and that is why i am eager to share it with you 

Hijiki rice

HIJIKI RICE

Simmered Hijiki ingredients 

Vegetable Bake

Description:

a hearty meal, easy to make and delicious

you will be left satisfied but not bloated , and you will be content in the knowledge that you will have taken in as much if not more nutrients without the fats which you would have absorbed eating most meat dishes

I usually make a big portion so that it lasts at least 2 days or even 3 ...it actually tastes better the following day..

Rolled Umeboshi Sardines

Rolled Umeboshi Sardines 

A very unusual way of cooking sardines 
For this recipe you will need sour plums (umeboshis) and shiso leaves ...
A combination of flavours you will love