Lunches & Dinners

Beans, Cabbage and Corn Bread Migas on Sweet Potato Puree

Beans, Cabbage and Corn Bread Migas on Sweet Potato Puree

Bean migas are typical in Northern Portugal and in this recipe I make some changes so
that the dish is healthier. Because it contains this black-eyed peas it becomes a good choice in case you want to nurture your kidneys.

Adzuki, hokaido and cesaria stew, with whole rice, brussel sprouts and cabbage&ginger pickle

Adzuki, hokaido and cesaria stew, with whole rice, brussel sprouts and cabbage&ginger pickle

This year Mother Nature has been very, very generous with us. 🙂 Those who have been living here for long time, say that a few years ago they did not have as many mushrooms, in variety and quantity, as this year … at every corner […]

Bittersweet veggies & tempeh

Bittersweet veggies & tempeh

Tempeh is definitely my favorite vegetable protein! Traditionally it was made from fermented soybeans but nowadays we can find tempeh from other beans like chickpeas or azuki beans. All of it are delicious and quite versatile. In this recipe, I used soybeans tempeh and it […]

Beetroot orzotto with mushroom and granny smith

Beetroot orzotto with mushroom and granny smith

Spring is the season of the year when we must cleanse. Release the toxins we’ve accumulated in the winter and create lightness in our body. The organ of our body associated with this season is the liver, and its cereal is barley, the star of […]

Lentils stew with buckwheat

Lentils stew with buckwheat

Lentil is perhaps the legume I use the most. And spring is the season when we should consume more of it. Unlike beans or chickpeas, it can be used with little time of soaking, and on very busy days I cook it even without soaking. […]

Brussels with raisins and crunchy almond in bed of creamy pumpkin millet, roasted cauliflower and purple pickle

Brussels with raisins and crunchy almond in bed of creamy pumpkin millet, roasted cauliflower and purple pickle

Today I share the recipe for a meal that I prepared quickly and that got yummy. Because it contains millet and pumpkin, it is good to nourish our stomach, spleen and pancreas. The crunchiness of cauliflower and almonds gives an interesting contrast with the creamy […]

Azuki burguer, stuffed mushroom, swedes pureé and sprouts & celery salad

Azuki burguer, stuffed mushroom, swedes pureé and sprouts & celery salad

This set of recipes is somewhat complex because of the variety presented in the dish. The mix of raw and cooked elements, as well as the different textures and colors make it a very interesting dish for a satiating meal with an excellent protein supply. […]

Tofu and mushrooms’ stew, nettles’ puree and brown rice

Tofu and mushrooms’ stew, nettles’ puree and brown rice

This dish represents a quite complete meal. From the mixture of tofu, mushrooms and rice, we take out a lot of protein. From spinach and nettles, we get good doses of iron, calcium and vitamins. Nettles are still an excellent tonic for the urinary tract […]

Miso Soup

Miso Soup

Miso broths are widely used in macrobiotic diet, since miso is a fermented product with high quality, which helps us to strengthen intestine and immune system, purify the blood. Therefore is recommended in most cases of convalescence. The vegetables I used here are only a sugestion, […]

Eggs free tortilla

Eggs free tortilla

This recipe is perfect for fall and winter. This vegan version is in my opinion a much more balanced option than the regular tortilla which has eggs and potatoes. In this recipe I used buckwheat instead, which is a cereal that warms up our body […]