When you look into a Dane’s lunchbag, you’ll probably most likely find an open faced sandwich. It is really the most popular food that we eat for lunch here in Denmark. And no wonder since it is super healthy, full of whole grains and super tasty. Typically you eat an open faced sandwich with some…
Blueberry vinaigrette and the best blueberry salad
This recipe features a real summer salad and a beautiful blueberry vinaigrette that is bursting with flavour. It is one of my favorite summer salads and I love serving it for guests, as it really lights up a dinner or lunch table. Right now there are so many blueberries. You can really tell that it’s…
Orange Date Energy Balls
Orange date energy balls will always be my favorite go-to snack when I need a little extra energy kick for example in the afternoon with a cup of coffee, or at noon before lunch. They are healthy but taste like cake and they are incredibly easy to make. Only 5 ingredients for this recipe, which…
Candy striped beets with halloumi and fresh mint
I made this candy striped beets salad the other day with halloumi cheese and fresh mint and besides from tasting amazing, I think it looks so pretty. I got the candy striped beets from a weekly vegetable basket I pick up a few blocks away from where I live. The vegetables come straight from an…
Pickled herring recipe with curry, apple and dates
This pickled herring recipe with curry mayonaise, apple and dates might sound like a bit weird combination for you but in Denmark it’s pretty normal to eat pickled herring with a curry sauce. It’s simply made by mixing a good mayonaise and creme fraiche with curry powder, salt and pepper. It’s a salad! The little…
Cottage Cheese Salad with Tomatoes
This cottage cheese salad with new Danish cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano is a real summer salad for the warm nights in the garden or on the balcony in my case! I just love that I’m able to go out on my balcony and grab some fresh oregano from my little mini balcony herb garden….