We just came through Halloween and that means … Festive season is next!! Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, the next six weeks we are going to be very busy, shopping, cooking, meetings, parties but don’t forget the most important, spending time with our family and friends. On those weeks we will be eating probably more that what we…
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Porridge
If you have been here for a while, you know my addiction and love for porridge. Since we are in holiday mood already, I’ve decided to make my porridge more interesting. Same as pumpkin, spices are a symbol of holiday season so why not to pump up the flavour of my porridge with some seasonal…
Cauliflower Pate
Few weeks ago I was working in an event. I had to make veggies sexy for 15 working man who straggle to follow healthy eating habits and who think eating well means just eating greens and salads. I took a risk using cauliflower, knowing that most of the people associate cauliflower with a horrible smelly odor….
Healthier Carrot Cake
Have you ever experienced lots of laziness to go somewhere, but once you are there, you feel grateful you have gone? I’m spending few days in my hometown in Madrid. I don’t know why, but a horrible lethargy takes over me when I have to plan a trip to the capital. Don’t take me wrong,…
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Looks like Summer is over even if there is still one week until the official arrival of Autumn. I try to keep the summer vibes alive with the tips I share with you few weeks a go, but Barcelona in September is quite grey and rainy. Temperatures are still ok, around 25ºC but the luck…
Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish for your summer bbq? Don’t go too far, these Baked Sweet Potato Sticks are what you were waiting for. They are actually my favourite snack, they satisfy my sweet cravings providing my body lots of good stuff. The are baked instead of fried for healthier…
Curried Carrot Soup
This curried carrot soup is perfect for this time of the year. Days are longer and warmer, but nights are still a bit chill. And you already know that nothing beats a good soup in a chill night. Carrots are one of my favourite vegetables since I can remember. It was present in…
Beetroot pesto
Beetroot pesto is a great alternative to the classic Italian pesto. It’s delicious, yummy and its lively red-purple colour is soo attractive. You won’t believe me if I tell you, the first time I saw a bunch of raw beetroots was in my twenties. I was so fascinated and in love with that beautiful root vegetable…
Pumpkin Pecan Cake
Pumpkin Pecan Cake is the cake to go when you what to go beyond carrot cake. It taste delicious, it’s super smooth, spongy, light and fresh, the perfect alternative to your classic banana and carrot cake. It’s made with spelt flour for a nutritious bonus and low in sugar since I only use the sweet…
Roasted Squash & Coconut Soup
There are millions of squash soups out there, but by far this one is my favourite, Roasted Squash & Coconut Soup. So velvety, smooth, sweet and delicious. I like to add a pinch of ginger to give it a good kick. What is your favourite soup to keep warm? Remember to tag #healthyforkful so I…