Tag: tomato

quinoa with walnuts, feta and sun-dried tomatoes

quinoa with walnuts, feta and sun-dried tomatoes

We’re big salad eaters; as if you haven’t realized yet judging by the dozens of salad recipes on the blog! I have a salad every day for lunch, sometimes for dinner as well, so I’m always experimenting with different grains and produce to not get bored. Salads don’t 

roasted sweet potato and lentil salad

roasted sweet potato and lentil salad

Sweet potatoes used to be on my I-don’t-like list of foods — those that I’d never ever dream of eating again. I decided to try them again when I started running in May as they’re on every superfood list. I have to admit that I still 

mexican red kidney beans

mexican red kidney beans

When I traveled to Mexico during the summer of 2013, I wasn’t a big fan of Mexican food. I didn’t like avocado, hated anything spicy, ran away from jalapeños, and thought most dishes were way too oily. My thoughts have changed since then — I have learned to love avocado (it was about time) and have started cooking healthier Mexican meals at home, serving them with some spicy sauce on the side for those who like it hot.

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eggplant, olive and tomato cheesecake

eggplant, olive and tomato cheesecake

Aren’t my cheesecake slices SO cute? I only realized after I took the photos (and ate all the slices) that the one of the right looks like a happy face :). Guys, trust me, once you try this recipe you’ll be smiling just as much as Mr. 

roasted chicken with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes

roasted chicken with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes

This chicken — I’ve been dying to share the recipe with you ever since I made it this weekend for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebrations. It is, by far, my favorite recipe for roasted chicken parts so far. It’s sweet yet savory, is full of 

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

How many of you have bulgur wheat in your pantry? If you don’t, I urge you to go buy some, as this grain is not only so versatile but also guarantees a great meal each time; well, as long as you have bunch of great recipes in mind! Those who have been following Savormania since the beginning know how much I love this type of dried cracked wheat, adding it to as many salads as I can. But there’s so much more one can make with it besides salads, ranging from risottos and porridges to puddings and pilafs.

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shakshuka

shakshuka

When I’m in Israel, I make it a priority to have breakfast at least once at Benedict, a restaurant known to have the best breakfast in the country — or should I even say, the world. What’s so amazing about Benedict is not only its 

seasonal produce guide for switzerland: august

seasonal produce guide for switzerland: august

Every first week of the month, I bring you a seasonal produce guide for Switzerland so that you can make smarter choices at the supermarket by buying the tastiest fruits and vegetables available!  In my monthly guides I round up Savormania recipes for each of the ingredients