Tag: healthy

Pasta with Pesto and Asparagus (Ready in 20 Minutes)

This pesto pasta is a super-easy recipe for when you don’t have much time to cook and want to whip up a delicious meal in a flash. The creamy asparagus pesto adds a touch of luxury to the dish, making it ideal for treating your loved ones to a homemade dinner that has that little something extra.

Zero-Waste Pesto Made from Carrot Tops 

You definitely shouldn't throw away carrot tops—you can use them to make this delicious pesto. We serve it with lentils and steamed carrots—a delicious vegan, zero-food-waste dish.

Rice with Leeks, Peas, and Shrimp

Ready in 30 minutes and packed with vegetables. This dish with leeks, peas, and rice is an easy meal for when you're short on time. The shrimp add a festive touch.

Quinoa with Grilled Fall Vegetables (Vegan)

The parsnip adds earthy and floral notes to the dish, the sweet potato lends a subtle sweetness, and the fennel adds an interesting twist with its fresh, anise-like flavor. We serve it with quinoa, which gets an extra dimension from a broth made with basil sprigs—a zero-waste touch. This is a super-easy fall recipe!

Pak Choi Vegetable Dish

Whether it’s for Grandma’s birthday, a romantic date night, or just a delicious dinner with that little extra something… this recipe is incredibly versatile. It’s easy to make, and in less than half an hour, you’ll have a delicious, healthy feast.

Smoothie with bok choy and blueberries

If you have the chance to make a smoothie with blueberries, you should definitely take it. 😉 And if you can also sneak in some vegetables—which will only make your smoothie taste even better—then you know you’re on the right track. This smoothie combines summery, seasonal ingredients into a sweet treat that’s the perfect breakfast for any busy day.

Summer Mocktail

This mocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and has a subtle hint of sweetness. It’s a delightful thirst-quencher on hot days and the perfect aperitif when you want to really treat your friends to a summer dinner party. With its rich flavor, this mocktail will keep you captivated until the very last sip—and it’s completely alcohol-free. Enjoy!

Summer Berry Smoothie

This berry smoothie is a refreshing, summery breakfast. It’s perfect as a refreshment on hot summer days and a healthy way to start the day. Join me live as I cook in this first episode of my cooking show, *The Summer Menu*! I’ll walk you through every step of making this delicious smoothie, and along the way, I’ll share lots of interesting facts about the ingredients. 

I'm starting a cooking show!!

I’m going to tell you something exciting. This summer, I’m filming my own cooking show, and you’ll be able to follow along from the front row. I started my food blog when I was 16, and now, a few years later, I’m filming my own cooking show. How cool is that? In this video, I’ll give you a vivid introduction to the project I’ve been dreaming about my whole life.

Muesli Bars – A Healthy Snack

This quick snack takes about twenty minutes to prepare—just once—and then you’ll have something delicious to take your mind off things all week long. You probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry, so this recipe finally gives them a useful purpose. Have fun making it, and to all the students and anyone else who’s short on time: good luck!

Eggplant Salad with Halloumi (One-Pot Dish)

Eggplant, haloumi, strawberries, and basil—it’s a bold combination, yet incredibly flavorful. This is the kind of dish that keeps you captivated until the very last bite. It’s perfect as a quick lunch, or pair it with some bread or pasta to turn it into a hearty dinner. Enjoy!

Spring Breakfast from the Oven with Apple and Pistachio

This is a fresh and sweet breakfast that’s perfect to enjoy with the spring sun on your face, while the breeze carries the scent of cherry blossoms from the neighbor’s garden and the chirping of a passing house sparrow subtly breaks the silence. This dish is also delicious when the weather isn’t quite as nice, or when you have time in the morning to wait fifteen minutes for the oven but don’t feel like putting in a lot of effort for breakfast. In all these cases, this breakfast will put a smile on your face.

10 Recipe Ideas for a Cozy Easter Brunch (Healthy)

In this blog, I’ve selected 10 dishes you can make to turn your Easter brunch into a healthy feast without having to spend hours cooking or put in a lot of effort. These are festive favorites and beloved morning recipes to make your breakfast ritual just a little more special and luxurious. Enjoy!

Valentine's Day – Almond Cookies with Cornflowers

Homemade cookies are such a thoughtful gift to give to the people you care about. It’s a gesture to show someone you’re thinking of them—a wordless message that says, “I love you.” Cooking can be a form of art, where you tell a story through your choice of ingredients and the love you put into the dish.  Still, you don’t have to be a master chef to pull off this recipe. Anyone can make these cookies, and I’m sure everyone will love them, too!

Curry packed with vegetables

This curry is a tasty and easy way to incorporate a generous serving of vegetables into a meal. This dish is a colorful feast for the eyes, a source of nutrients, and a meal you can easily prepare in advance. Enjoy!

Açaí Puree with Beets and Parsnips – Main Course for the Christmas Menu

The main course of our Christmas menu is a colorful and festive dish that will warm everyone’s heart. The purée is made from beets, parsnips, and açaí. The deep, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor of the beets is combined with the distinctive taste of the parsnips and the fresh, subtly sweet flavor of the açaí berries. Together, they create a harmonious whole.

Muffins with an açaí filling 

Muffins are traditionally easy and simple to make, and they’re enjoyed by young and old alike. This version with an açaí filling is just as simple to prepare but offers a slightly more refined flavor. The muffins have a subtle vanilla flavor and a soft texture. In the filling, the açaí provides a deep, rich flavor reminiscent of blueberries and chocolate, with hints of citrus, flower petals, and caramel.

One-Pot Dish with Eggplant and Spinach (Ready in 15 Minutes)

This dish comes together quickly, and you only really need to dirty one pan. With eggplant, mushrooms, spinach, and pointed bell peppers, this pasta dish provides a generous serving of vegetables. Paired with cream cheese, it’s a heavenly combination. It’s one of those dishes that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day. The recipe is designed so that you can prepare most of the dish while the pasta is cooking.

65 Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for September

In this blog post, you’ll find an overview of the fruits and vegetables that are at their best in September. Whether you’re looking at taste, environmental impact, or price, these products are currently head and shoulders above the rest on store shelves. It would be a shame not to take advantage of them. 

Wow, 3 Years of Zoë’s Healthy Life + Banana Muffin Recipe

Wow, my food blog is turning 3, and I’m truly incredibly proud of everything I’ve been able to experience over the past few years and all the wonderful things I’ve learned thanks to this dream that came true. I’m celebrating with a new and festive treat. These chocolate banana muffins are easy to make, but most of all, they’re super delicious! Have fun cooking!

Perfect for the season: 25 seasonal vegetables for May

Here is an overview of the 25 most important seasonal vegetables for May. By using seasonal produce, you’ll always be cooking with ingredients that are at their best right now. And you’ll definitely taste the difference in your dishes!

Heaven on Earth – Oven-Baked Breakfast Cup (with berries and chocolate)

Heaven on earth: an oven-baked breakfast dish with berries and chocolate. This has quickly become one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s nutritious, indulgent, and absolutely delicious. They always say that a good start is half the battle. Well, with this breakfast, you’ve already kicked off your day on the right foot. Blueberries and raspberries are delicious, fresh, and sweet—and they’re also a source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. In short, starting your day with this is (surprise!) a healthy start to what could be a great day. 😉

Appetizers for the Holidays

Holiday Appetizers The holidays are just around the corner, and this is the time of year when many people head into the kitchen and roll up their sleeves to spoil their loved ones with a delicious meal. We’re therefore all too… when it comes to the main course and dessert on our Christmas menu…

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Quick Salad with 6 Ingredients

A salad that takes just 10 minutes to make and is made with ingredients you probably already have at home. Isn't that great? And if you don't have them on hand, it's high time to head to the store because you'll definitely want to make this dish! 😉