A classic recipe like a glorious Spanish omelette has to be treated with care. This is why we asked our friend Cristina Parés from Barcelona, Catalunya (still Spain) to help us out. And much to our liking she provided us with a quick and tasty version – without sacrificing traditional …

We asked our readers how much they know about factory farming (see pie chart below). More than 350 people participated. Thank you guys! Turns out that only about half know how meat is produced nowadays – including our vegetarian and vegan readers. For us, this was reason enough to look …

There are times when running a website like this is awesome. We ask our great friend circle of chefs for recipes, and we get sent gold. This pineapple fried rice is just that. Pineapple fried rice is great fun to make, and there’s something cool about seeing the mix of …

Just recently, my friend Lisa boasted about how awesome her recipes were. Nothing wrong with that; it’s fun to show off good recipes if you’ve got them. Always game for a challenge, I asked her to send me over her best of the best. Equally game for a challenge – …

There are several reasons this sweet potato burritos recipe came about, each of them important in its own way. One, it tastes so damn good it would be against our professional ethics not to share it with the world. And we’re professional if nothing else. Two, the sun came out …

When viewed as a whole, our world is one giant, complex fusion of contrasting cuisines and dishes, each one appealing to different tastes and palettes. Some are spicy, some are sweet, some are slow, some are quick. Some dishes are heavy and rich, others are light and fresh. There’s always …

It must be that time of year. I’m craving curry and I’m craving a health-kick, and I want them now. Roasted cauliflower curry takes care of both. Remember when I said how much I love Indian cuisine? That’s true. Very true. It’s amazing food, and one of favourites. But it’s …

It’s time to try and answer one of the universe’s most perennial questions – is it possible to make a truly healthy dessert? This avocado chocolate mousse would like to know where it stands. First, let’s break the question down. What exactly is meant by ‘healthy’? Well, the Oxford Dictionary …

Do you struggle to eat in the morning? If so, you’re not alone. Chowing down on a big ol’ bowl of something might well be the last thing on your mind as you stroll bleary-eyed around your home, stepping on cats and quietly cursing (well that’s me anyway). While I’m …

You might know how to pimp up an old fashioned potato soup (add cheese and bacon). But how to create a vegan potato soup with proper 5-star potential? Again, I asked my brother Heiko (a chef by profession) to help us out with this task. In his opinion it’s all …

I bet Caesar never would have thought he’d be remembered by a salad or dressing. And in fact the emperor doesn’t have to do anything with it. There are a couple of theories about who invented the salad, but it is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini. Cardini had a …

For all those out there that say a vegetarian zucchini lasagna can’t be as good as one made from meat, you’re wrong. So wrong. Once you have a good lasagna recipe under your belt, you know you’re getting somewhere in the culinary world. It’s important to put a little time …

Nobody is immune to snacking. Or wanting to snack. And in fact, snacks can and should be part of a healthy and balanced diet. But finding the right snack is often hard. Or boring. And it shouldn’t be like that! Knowing something and doing something are two completely different beasts …

We know there has been and still is an ongoing Avocado Toast craze. And rightfully so! Not that it wasn’t possible to mix various ingredients on a slice of bread beforehand, but it’s definitely much more fun with an avocado in it. Let us quickly hand you two short but …

There are a million reasons for going low carb – ranging from weight loss to the stabilisation of blood sugar levels, from reducing the risk of diabetes to just feeling less bloated and tired. Whatever your reason, we’re here to show you that low-carb meals can be absolutely awesome. We’ve …

It’s a real surprise that in over two and a half years we’ve never been asked for a broccoli salad recipe. Well, even though you didn’t ask, here it is! Broccoli is just too awesome to deny it any longer. Firstly it’s a nutritional powerhouse with many proven health benefits, …