Lunch

Avocado and Smoked Salmon Salad with a Creamy Dill Dressing

July 27, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

This salad is one of my favourite dishes. It is full of healthy fats and protein and is a real go to lunch of mine as it gives me plenty of energy while keeping me going until dinner time. I have recently cut down on my avocado consumption. Last year I got a little swept up with the whole clean eating craze that I was adding avocado’s to everything and getting through them like there was no tomorrow. In actual fact, no one needs that many avocado’s in their life! But I love them and especially how versatile they are….

Blue Cheese, Walnut and Red Grape Salad

July 19, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

One of my favourite ways to use up leftovers is to combine them all to make a delicious salad. I am a firm believer that salad’s should not be seen as boring and always feel frustrated at the negativity towards eating a salad. So often people get asked if they are on a diet should they happen to be eating a salad for lunch that day. Or even worse, many will scrunch their noses up as if a salad is something that couldn’t possibly make for a good lunch or meal. Personally I think it comes down to the fact that so many salad’s out there are in fact soggy…

Mini Goats Cheese, Tomato and Basil Quiches

May 30, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It seems like this sunny weather is sticking around although I have felt slightly British the last few days by complaining about the heat already..! Every year it always takes me by surprise the lack of air coniditioning in Berlin. I get that Berlin is hardly the Mediterranean climate but the summers are hot! So instead, it means plenty of afterwork beer garden visits to the Prater or sitting on the balcony with a cold glass of wine….

Griddled Pear, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Salad

May 23, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I am a big fan of a salad and it is something that I eat quite often. The humble salad often gets a bit of negative press, mainly due to the stereotype of it being a bit of limp lettuce with some soggy tomatoes, a bit of cucumber and a rather acidic dressing. But for me a salad is a great way to use up any leftovers in the fridge and bring together an array of different ingredients. They are quick and easy to make and are the perfect light dinner, while also packing up nicely for lunch the next day…

Hotdogs with Balsamic Tomatoes and Jalapeño Mayo

May 19, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It seems that spring is finally in full swing over here in Berlin and there is the start of that summer feeling. I love this time of the year where the restaurants and bars open up their terraces and the streets are filled with people eating and drinking, I get to eat dinner on my balcony and spend the evenings sipping on an aperol spritz. I love it and the sunshine these last few days has definitely put in the BBQ spirit! Ah, hotdogs! An American classic…

Chilli, Prawn and Rocket Sandwich Filling

May 16, 2017 By amodernrose 1 Comment

Recently I have cut down on the amount of bread I eat, not that I typically eat a lot of it but instead of always going for that grab and go sandwich I am starting to make more of an effort in pre-preparing my lunches so that I have something waiting for me on busy days. However, as I have mentioned before anyone who lives in the real world will have their favourite go to sandwich! I mean, who doesn’t love a sandwich!? They are the staple of a typical kids school packed lunch…

Grilled Courgettes, Goats Cheese and Red Chilli on Toast

April 1, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

A slice of toasted bread isn’t just to be eaten in the morning with a spread of jam and butter or topped with some eggs and bacon. The humble slice is for any time of day and meal time. At the weekends I like to buy a nice fresh loaf of bread and Germany is definitely the right place to have plenty of choice. Bread is often something that German’s miss when they are away from home and they really do take it seriously. When I first arrived in Berlin I found it difficult to get my hands on a typical loaf …

Chickpea, Feta and Rocket Salad

March 8, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Armed with a tin of chickpeas you can be assured that a healthy and delicious meal is on it’s way! I love chickpeas. They are packed full of protein and high in fibre, iron and zinc. They are also incredibly filling and easy to prepare, making them a perfect lunch or midweek dinner. I find that chickpeas are really versatile. They work well in stews such as a Chickpea and Chorizo Stew, can be made into burgers or turned into delicious hummus. A tin of chickpeas is certainly a store cupboard staple!…

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