Tag: Asparagus
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Easter Treat & Porvoo
Easter has been relaxing and beautifully sunny here in Helsinki. We took a day trip to Porvoo, strolled around the old town, had lunch and coffee at a cute little restaurant. We have spent a lot of time outdoors basking in the sunshine. I wanted to share this 10 minute asparagus pie recipe with you…
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Asparagus Mascarpone Ristotto
For the first time in a long time, I had my darling friend come over to sit in the sunshine on the balcony. We enjoyed a little bubbly and make some creamy asparagus risotto as we soaked in the incredibly warm rays of May. After social distancing for such a long time, spending time together…
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White asparagus with a Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette
The white asparagus has a more delicate flavor than the green stems, that are a touch more sweet and bitter. White asparagus naturally is great with hollandaise sauce but sometimes a fresh citrus dressing makes a refreshing change. This parmesan lemon dill dressing works with any salad but it particularly well merges with the decadent…
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Delicious Quick Spring Salad
‘Spring salads and warmer days’ Spring seems to be well on its way in Finland, the weather has increased drastically and all the flowers are beginning to bloom. Cherry trees are blossoming and tulips are pushing through the ground as May approaches. Primarily, the world is still at lockdown but we have taken advantage of…
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Crispy Asparagus & Artichoke puree
Cooking at the countryside needs to be easy and fun and because it is easter time, it seemed perfect to grill some crispy asparagus. Not only are they in season now, but this dish makes a flavourful comforting lunch with the right amount of crunch, sweetness and depth. You could basically eat the asparagus as…
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Rustic Asparagus Tart
This rustic pie is one of those that you can alter depending on what you have hanging around in your pantry and fridge. The filo pastry puffs up gently in the oven giving the spotlight to all the dense filling bringing out the flavours of the pancetta and asparagus. This juicy pie is salty, yet…
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Mint Pesto White Asparagus
The gorgeous nutty flavour of the pale asparagus has a luxurious texture and taste to it that pops up in stores during spring time. I love eating asparagus on warmer days and since we have had an amazing summer thus far, asparagus has been big on our menus. White asparagus tastes amazing whether grilled or…
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Ultimate Spring salad
‘healthy Green Salad infused with flavours of Spring’ Finely, I’ve experienced the feeling of sun rays warming me up allowing me to fully embrace the essence of spring! The amazing weather has generously allowed me to sunbathe on our balcony giving me a healthy complection to the face. The first freckles have appeared and the…
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Crispy Asparagus & Green Pepper Mint Vinaigrette
When April approaches, my favourite asparagus slowly makes its way back into season to welcome, Spring. Traditional asparagus hollandaise is always a winning dish, but this time I wanted to crisp them up and add a volume of crunch! After gently rolling in egg wash I gave each asparagus a light roll in bread crumbs,…
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Mediterranean Spring Zucchini Spaghetti
This is possibly the easiest dish you will encounter as it takes under 15 minutes to make and requires minimum effort. The only thing you need is a mandoline that makes zucchini spaghetti, but if you don’t have one you could make ribbons with a peeling knife instead. This dish amplifies those mediterranean flavours, the…