Chickpeas, Ricotta and Spinach bake

I got this recipe from a magazine in 2014, called "One pot". However, the original has BBQ chicken and lasagna sheets in it. The reason I changed it is two fold. Firstly, as mentioned before, we are trying to eat more vegetable dishes and secondly, as the lasagna plates were supposed to be torn down … Continue reading Chickpeas, Ricotta and Spinach bake →

Honey-glazed Chicken breasts with couscous

We had this for the first time late last year. I was a little nervous about introducing couscous to my kids. To my surprise my (then) 8 year old son really enjoyed it! I think he liked the change from potatoes or rice. I do have to admit though, I didn't use plain couscous, I … Continue reading Honey-glazed Chicken breasts with couscous →

Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry

We are trying to increase the number of vegetarian dishes we eat. Therefore, I have created "Vegetable Tuesdays". This way we don't only talk about it but have to do it. I love trying out new things and finding exciting vegetarian dishes. My partner likes his meat, but when he had this dish he said … Continue reading Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry →

Apricot and BBQ Chicken

This dish is very popular by most family members as it's both smokey due to the BBQ and sweet from the jam. I love it as it's really simple and very quick to throw together! I always serve this with rice so I can soak up the lovely sauce and I love a salad on … Continue reading Apricot and BBQ Chicken →

Bacon Lasagna with Cheese Sauce

Meat, meat and cheese! What could go wrong? Absolutely nothing! I like to serve this course with garlic bread and fresh salad. Don't let the big list of ingredients scare you as this dish is not complicated once you start putting it together. You will need the following ingredients: Meat mixture: 500 gr. Minced beef … Continue reading Bacon Lasagna with Cheese Sauce →

Bread Course with Ham and Asparagus

As previously mentioned, Icelanders love their bread courses. Ugly but delicious food! We tend to have these at most parties. Due to how easy they are to make one might even put one together on a whim just because.. I have also posted a recipe for a Camembert bread course, which can be found here. … Continue reading Bread Course with Ham and Asparagus →

Camembert Bread Course

In Iceland there is a tradition to serve bread courses when there is a party, birthday, confirmation, christening etc. This is often aimed at the grown ups or those who don't like cakes and sweet stuff. These are also served hot which makes them delicious. They may not look nice but I promise, the taste … Continue reading Camembert Bread Course →

Pork with Homemade Pineapple Salsa

Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 people This course is so fresh as the salsa is so incredibly juicy! As everyone in the household enjoys the meat (not all the kids appreciate the salsa..) I make one and a half recipe for us, 3 adults, 2 mature kids and one little one. This kind of … Continue reading Pork with Homemade Pineapple Salsa →

Fajita lasagna

Cooking time: 30 - 40 minutes Serves: 4 - 6 people Everyone's favorite! My kids love it and call it crisps chicken as I serve it with orange Doritos, it is not every day they get to eat crisps as a side. It's quick and simple to make but doesn't fail to impress. I have … Continue reading Fajita lasagna →