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Hummus & Black Lentil Tacos with Kohlrabi Salad

October 27, 2016 by Cris 2 Comments

Hey friends! I know it’s been a while but I have a little something for you today. It’s crunchy, melty, and juicy … Yeah, these tacos totally deserve your attention!

I’m going to be straightforward: I LOVE TACOS! There is never a bad day for tacos if you ask me. Plus, they rank up there with burgers (don’t do burgers that often, though) and wok noodles (here is one of my favorite recipes Spicy Chicken Wok Noodles) for their versatility, and rightly so. They’re easy to make, easy to customize, and deeply, intensely satisfying. Which is why I am going to keep sharing my favorite tortilla stuffers with you….

Avocado Egg Sandwich with Smoked Salmon

October 28, 2015 by Cris 9 Comments

This avocado egg sandwich with smoked salmon and cottage cheese is one to die for. Metaphorically speaking! :)

Now, most of the recipes for Cook it fit get made at least ten times: nine times for real ‘life breakfast/lunch/dinner’, times in which I try to perfect them and only once for the blog when I obviously get my head around to shoot the photography for the post. Don’t get me wrong, I’m NO photographer expert, but before I shoot I like to plan ahead the scenery and that usually takes time.

But every once in a while I get a big crush on a recipe that sticks around for quite some time – months in this case. Well, because 1) this avocado egg sandwich with smoked salmon is seriously a life-changing that it must be made again and AGAIN … and 2) it keeps me going until lunch time. Not to mention, it takes 10 minutes or less to have it done. …

Black Lentil Quinoa Salad with Avocado

August 21, 2015 by Cris 4 Comments

A double dose of protein for tomorrow’s lunch anyone? Buttery black lentils, hearty white quinoa and chunks of avocado… Mmmmm, you bet it tastes awesome. Really awesome!

Summer came back to Düsseldorf and I am SO happy. Life and people seem easier to deal with when the sun is shining.

I am also in the mood of eating tons of fruit all day long and very simple meals (fast to prepare too) like today’s salad. Now imagine the buttery black lentils combined with the hearty white quinoa how it goes. Avocado lends a lovely, buttery flavor and fresh oregano makes this salad look and taste alive. Don’t you also think? :) …

Buttery Lentils and Chickpea Salad with Avocado

June 15, 2015 by Cris 25 Comments

Buttery Lentils, crunchy chickpeas, avocado and … almond flakes – such a bold vegan meal that requires maximum 5 minutes to get it ready.

I know I always say this, but this salad is definitely my NEW favorite. It tastes absolutely divine, similar to my Brussels Sprouts, White Beans and Almond Flakes.The avocado lends a lovely, buttery favor and the parsley makes the salad taste alive.

I am not kidding, I’ve made this salad a few times now, with both freshly cooked chickpeas and the canned ones. It’s great both ways, but I prefer using the fresh ones. Now what I like to do, in order to significantly reduce my time in the kitchen, is every week I cook lentils, chickpeas, beans and quinoa in bulk and keep them for a few days in the refrigerator. That way, I make sure we eat healthy all week….

Red Beans and Avocado Risotto

May 28, 2015 by Cris 10 Comments

I’m so excited to share with you my new humble and so tasty risotto with red beans and avocado! This is one of those meals that you keep thinking about for days … so good, so cheap, so satisfying.

Hallo everyone! :) I hope you’re all enjoying these days, coming weeks and months of summer … or at least, I hope for real sunny summer days in Germany. You see, when the weather is cold, eating something warm increases my sensation of being warm, which makes the home feel also more welcoming. So this is how I came up with this not-so-new recipe.

Well, to tell you the truth, at the end of every month I’m trying to cook with what I already have on hand in my kitchen. I seriously DON’T waste anything, ANYMORE. And that’s a fact!…

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