Creamy Mushroom Soup with Thyme & Garlic Flavored Baguette

You already know that I am a huge fan of creamy soups and that I also love mushrooms, so this combination is amazing for me! I was inspired by this recipe I found here and immediately decided to make it myself. As most creamy soups this is a very easy recipe, ready in less than half an hour so you won't spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The crispy flavorful baguettes go perfectly with this soup. You can also try croutons.

This recipe can also be vegan, just skip the yoghurt part. The taste will be pretty much the same. Yoghurt is great for garnish as it creates a lovely contrast and it also makes the soup whiter. I used homemade kefir which is really healthy if you don't use UHT and use only natural, hormone-free milk. If you want to know more about milk kefir I found this useful article here.  

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup

I am a huge fan of lentil soup! It is one of my favorites but unfortunately I usually eat double or even triple servings! I really can’t get enough of it. This soup is just perfect for this season. You can eat it warm or cold. It is low calorie, diet friendly and really filling. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do.

If you don’t mind a few extra calories I recommend you to add some crunchy croutons. It’s just perfect!

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Basic Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

I really don't understand why some people say they can't cook! Ok, I understand that not all of us are big fans of cooking but still... everybody should know how to cook at least basic stuff! What will you do when there's no mommy or daddy to cook for you? Or if your boyfriend/husband doesn't cook ('cause they're men and they have an excuse..)? You'll eat restaurant food all your life or starve to death? Or maybe eat junk food and sandwiches.. I don't want to sound mean but nobody asks you to be a master chef, at least try before you say 'I can't!'. 

I, for example, had to learn how to cook because my parents were working all day and sometimes there were only basic ingredients in the fridge. That's when I started experimenting and asking my mom how to do this, how to do that. I just watched and learned. 

That's why my recipes are easy, quick and healthy! I want to show you all that it is possible to eat healthy even with very little time. So I don't want to hear the "I don't have time to cook so I eat junk food instead." excuse, cause I know for a fact that you can make time for it! 

Now, about this recipe. EASY! I love stuffed mushrooms. Always yummy and ready in no time! This is the basic stuffed mushrooms recipe. It is very versatile so you can try any filling you want. Don't be afraid! Mix ingredients and invent new stuffings. By the way, I can't wait to try this stuffed with spinach and served with a wine flavored white sauce. Yum!

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Grandma's Spaghetti and Cheese Pudding

 

Hey foodies! I present you today my grandma's pasta pudding recipe which I'm sure you'll love. This is a vegetarian recipe which is not that diet-friendly but still it's a comfort food which you can indulge yourself once in a while.  

I don't normally eat cheese. I mean it rarely happens...only when I don't have anything else to eat (mostly on family dinners). My grandma recently gave up trying to feed me meat but there's a really long way to go until she'll understand that I don't eat dairy products also (well, at least avoid them as much as I can).  

This is a really delicious recipe; you'll have a hard time trying to resist eating all the pudding!

Enjoy!

P.S. The weather is finally better here. Sun is shining and at least you won't freeze to death when you stay more then 20 minutes outside! Ha ha! Here's a pic with one of the cute seagulls that I feed at my window. See..he's happy too :))

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Hearty Veggie Soup – perfect for cold winter days!

 I was desperately craving for a delicious hearty soup to warm me inside out and so I decided to make this easy veggie soup which is just perfect for a snowy day! I guarantee you that you’ll love it! Even my boyfriend, who is very picky when it comes to soups, said that this was one of my best soup recipes.

This recipe is really easy to make. The only annoying part is when you have to peel the garlic cloves...arrrgh...I really hate it! But it’s worth it ‘cause you’ll love the subtle garlic flavor. Unfortunately I didn’t have any fresh herbs (that’s why I don’t like winter!! Less fresh veggies...) and I’m sure it would have been perfect with some fresh parsley on top. I also used some frozen celery leaves which are basically as good as fresh ones.

About the veggie mix... use any kind of veggie mix you like but try to use one that is as healthy as possible – low in salt and free of monoglutamate monosodium/ E621; It is ideal to have a homemade condiment mix so when the summer comes make sure you don’t forget to sundry some vegetables and prepare yourself an awesome-good-for-everything veggie mix :)

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Spicy Mussels with White Wine and Garlic Sauce

Ha ha! I’m not on a seafood diet but still.. it’s funny! I found this on pinterest and it immediately put a smile on my face. This awesome recipe is for my non-veg readers. It’s a healthy recipe which I’m sure you’ll love. 

First of all let me just say that this is not my recipe. Cooking seafood isn’t exactly my thing; I’m also not a very frequent seafood eater...a few times a year at most! This recipe was made by my dad. He likes cooking special recipes and he’s really good at it. It was just YUM and it is very easy to make, ready in half an hour!

Hope this recipe will remind you of warm, sunny days! Can't wait for winter to pass... but the snow outside doesn't look like it wants to go away very soon. 

Let me know if you like this recipe! Hugs!

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Stuffed Button Mushrooms with Garlicky Rice Noodles

Yum! Yum! I'm a huge mushrooms fan! I love their texture and how they can easily replace meat in your diet. High in proteins and low in calories, they're just perfect for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle! Portobellos are my favorite because they're easy to cook and have a really a soft texture. 

Easy and diet-friendly, this recipe can be made by anyone. The stuffed mushrooms can be served as a main or side dish or even a party appetizer! The rice noodles are also really healthy and super-fast to cook! Just put some boiling water over them and they'll be ready in no time! The sauce although must have a strong flavor or else they'll be pretty tasteless.

Hope you'll like this recipe!  

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Mushroom Crepes with Vegan/Vegetarian Sauce

YUM! I LOVE crepes! Ever since I was little and my grandma made me strawberry jam filled crepes I absolutely fell in love with this lovely dish. I love the salty version as much as I love the sweet one. This recipe has a special ingredient – corn! It has a crunchy and sweet delicate flavor which I’m sure you’ll like.

It’s an easy recipe, ideal for parties! This plate disappeared in no time and was very much appreciated. You’ll love the meaty and rich texture and the abundance of flavors. Garlic sauces are perfect for this recipe. Don’t worry because you’ll only feel a subtle garlic aroma; sour cream and tomatoes somehow neutralize the smell.

Enjoy!

 

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Basil Tagliatelle with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Salad

Today I bought some delicious healthy pasta - whole wheat tagliatelle with basil. I was very curious to see how they taste but in the same time I really wanted to make a roasted red bell pepper salad, because I was craving for it for a very long time. I decided to combine them and make a main dish salad. It was a great decision! All flavors blend together perfectly!

You'll definitely like this light, colorful and savory salad. Enjoy!

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Black Linguine with Green Veggies

                                          

I was really hungry today and I wanted to cook something tasty but fast. I’ve been eating eggs for the past 2 days because I had no time for cooking, fortunately today is not such a stressful day.

I found a pack of black linguine in my pantry. I never cooked linguine before and I decided to give it a try. I know that black linguine is usually cooked with seafood but I tried something different. It works just as well with veggies and it is delicious; a lot better than regular pasta. I don’t know if it’s the color that I like so much, or the texture, but I know that I’ll be cooking this more often.

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My Favorite Super-Easy Hummus Recipe

I love hummus! I have tried so many recipes of hummus, but I didn’t enjoy any of them as much as I enjoy this one. The great thing about this recipe is that it’s ready in only 10 minutes!

I didn’t use tahini paste and instead I used some toasted sesame seeds and a little bit of cold pressed sesame oil. I personally like sesame seeds very much, and I love their crunchy texture in my hummus. If you like your hummus to be very smooth, you can use tahini paste, the taste will be the same.

And now...my secret ingredient...GARLIC! Yes! I like garlic very much. Too bad the smell is so unpleasant, but still the taste is divine! I am a garlic and onion fan since I was just a kid; unfortunately now I only eat them when I’m not supposed to leave home...if you know what I mean. I only used 3 garlic cloves in this recipe so it’s not that “smelly”. I hope you’ll try it and let me know if you liked it!

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