What’s for dinner tonight?

No time to shop, no time to cook, but we do want a variety of easy-to-make, delicious and healthy food. Sounds familiar? This little kitchen diary shows our way to deal with a busy schedule on the one hand and a desire for good food on the other. Simple but tasty recipes, illustrated cooking instructions, and a few basics for those of you who think kitchens are scary monsters. Enjoy!
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Mojo marinated shrimp & mango skewers

A delicious starter for hot summer days. Make sure you buy mangos that are not too ripe, so they won’t fall apart when grilling them.

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Ingredients: Mojo marinade, shrimp (fresh, peeled), mango, onion, red bell-pepper

  • Marinate your shrimp in Mojo for about 2 hours before using them
  • If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using them, it will prevent them from burning
  • Cut mango, onion and peppers in small bite-size pieces
  • Stick pieces on skewers, season with salt & pepper and drizzle with some Extra Virgin olive Oil.
  • Grill on a barbeque or a grill-pan at medium-high heat for about 5-8 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp)
  • Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro and serve

Enjoy!

Salmon tartare and salmon roe on rice crackers

An absolutely delicious little amuse-bouche or starter. Please make sure you use Sushi-grade salmon for this recipe.

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Grilled lamb-chops with sweet-potato mash

I like the texture of sweet potatoes but they can be quite – well – sweet. I give this mash a little twist with some lemon juice, smashed garlic and a little chopped arugula. Try it, it’s very nice!

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Grilled flank steak with Dan's Chimichurri

My friend Dan makes a “Chimi” to die for! This beautiful sauce and marinade originated in Argentina and Uruguay but is used in many Latin American cuisines. It is the perfect company for a nice grilled piece of meat. chimi-steak-11
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Ciabatta

My version of an italian classic.  Nothing beats a slice of fresh baked bread, right out of the oven, with a little butter or cheese on top! I know that many people shy away from making their own bread because they think it is a very complicated and time-consuming task. Try yourself! It’s really only a few minutes of active work (and a lot of resting time) and the rewards are well worth the effort!

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