Monika's Food Blog - Food Bloghttp://niammy.com/monikaenAsparagus and Chorizo Carbonarahttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/asparagus-and-chorizo-carbonara-243https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/asparagus-and-chorizo-carbonara-243This chorizo and asparagus carbonara is easy to make and a real weekend treat!Thu, 05 May 2016 13:50:17 +0000Simple Egg Fried Ricehttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/simple-egg-fried-rice-242https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/simple-egg-fried-rice-242This egg fried rice recipe is a real winner for the working week. It is easy to make, tastes delicious and will stop you from ordering a take out option that will be loaded with calories.Thu, 05 May 2016 13:48:01 +0000Salmon Dahlhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/salmon-dahl-241https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/salmon-dahl-241Salmon Dahl is another week day favourite of mine. It is cheap, easy, healthy and tastes absolutely delicious.Thu, 05 May 2016 13:45:34 +0000Roasted Pepper and Salmon Potato Saladhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/roasted-pepper-and-salmon-potato-salad-191https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/roasted-pepper-and-salmon-potato-salad-191This dish has that real Summer feel to it. The honey mustard dressing is comforting and sweet, the potatoes soak up all the juices and the roasted peppers give this salmon dish a real juicy flavour to it.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:42:09 +0000Pork Stuffing and Cranberry Saucehttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/pork-stuffing-and-cranberry-sauce-190https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/pork-stuffing-and-cranberry-sauce-190Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:38:52 +0000Gorgonzola and Mushroom Sandwichhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/gorgonzola-and-mushroom-sandwich-189https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/gorgonzola-and-mushroom-sandwich-189This recipe is my version of a quick Subway equivalent. It is easy to make, fresh and quick to ea. The oozy gorgonzola cooked with mushrooms give that real comfort food feel and it is packed full of fresh salad.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:36:36 +0000Ginger Salmon with Wasabi and Avocado Wild Ricehttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/ginger-salmon-with-wasabi-and-avocado-wild-rice-188https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/ginger-salmon-with-wasabi-and-avocado-wild-rice-188I am a big fan of wasabi and the kick that it gives to any dish. It has such a fresh taste to it which is why this recipe works so well with it. The rice salad is kept simple with some avocado and spring onions and seasoned lightly with a wasabi dressing. This dressing is one of my favourites and a regular on my meal plans!Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:34:18 +0000Salmon Tikka with Pilau Ricehttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/salmon-tikka-with-pilau-rice-187https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/salmon-tikka-with-pilau-rice-187I love Salmon. It is one my favourite things to make, especially during the week as it is quick and easy to prepare. Salmon is such a versatile fish and can handle big flavours which is why this dish works so well. I love the pilau rice with this recipe and just add any veg that I happen to have in my fridge. It’s a great one for leftovers!Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:31:26 +0000Baba Ganoushhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/baba-ganoush-186https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/baba-ganoush-186I love Baba Ganoush and often make this chunky aubergine dip with some griddled pitta as a snack or a side dish. Typically this is made by smoking the aubergines – and if you want that full smokey taste. To create that charred taste as best as possible in my small kitchen I either cook the aubergines under the grill or on a griddle pan. Alternatively you can roast them in small chunks. I blend ...Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:27:13 +0000Creamy Mushroom Pastahttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/creamy-mushroom-pasta-152https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/creamy-mushroom-pasta-152Creamy mushroom pasta recipe – a continental style mushroom and pasta in a creamy sauce. one of those dishes that i end up making sometimes on fancy and the results are too good.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:13:07 +0000Lebkuchenhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/lebkuchen-151https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/lebkuchen-151Lebkuchen is the perfect sweet treat for this time of year. The cinnamon and ginger spices smell of Christmas and they are great to make as a gift or to take along to a Christmas party.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:10:09 +0000Shortbreadhttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/shortbread-150https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/shortbread-150I love shortbread but I don’t make it very often. It is hardly low in calories! But Christmas is just around the corner so what better excuse to start enjoying the odd baked treat! I love the buttery crumble-ness of the shortbread. It almost melts in your mouth.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:06:47 +0000Singapore Noodleshttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/singapore-noodles-149https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/singapore-noodles-149That sort of bright yellow dish of sloppy noodles with added crunch from the stir fried vegetables is what makes Singapore noodles a popular take away option! The key here, as with all stir fried recipes, is to have all your ingredients lined up ready to throw into the wok. Bon appetite!Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:05:00 +0000Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschettahttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/tomato-and-mozzarella-bruschetta-148https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/tomato-and-mozzarella-bruschetta-148Summer is the perfect time to make this delicious dish. Tomato and fresh mozzarella bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a meal. It's simple and delicious!Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:01:20 +0000Broccoli and Stilton Souphttps://niammy.com/monika/recipe/broccoli-and-stilton-soup-147https://niammy.com/monika/recipe/broccoli-and-stilton-soup-147This is such an easy and delicious recipe that I have made this a starter to a dinner party and also as a main meal for a real comfort treat. The thick and creamy soup has such a warming effect and it is a real classic!Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:57:24 +0000