Recipe

Eggplants are rich in flavonoids called anthocyanins. These health-promoting phytonutrients are responsible for giving eggplants their bright purple colour and high antioxidant levels. Including anthocyanin-rich foods in the diet will offer protection against cardiovascular disease and help improve immune function.

Stoemp is one of the most popular, widely made Belgian dishes. Traditionally, it is a dish of mashed potatoes with one or more additional vegetables. Because variety is so important nutritionally, this is a supercharged side that’s certainly worth the extra effort and so much more nourishing and delicious than plain old mash.

Mussels are a staple in Belgium and they are traditionally served with crunchy fries (frites). They are most often cooked French-style but can also be found cooked a multitude of ways, including curried.

Speculaas are traditional Belgian biscuits made with a delicious spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and cloves. This is a version using more nutrient-dense flours; a mix of brown-rice flour, blanched almond meal and spelt flour. These biscuits are pressed into a decorative wooden mould in the shape of a windmill, boat or person before baking, but any biscuit shape will do.

Waterzooi literally translates to “watery mess”, but this dish is anything but. Rich and creamy comfort food has been lightened up with a quick swap of the traditional full cream for evaporated milk. It’s a hug in a bowl.

This delicious and rich stew is traditionally made using rabbit and a dark beer. I’ve mixed it up a bit by using easier-to-source chicken and a good-quality cider.

This spicy wrap uses its own homemade seasoning, but you can use store-bought taco seasoning if you prefer. It’s a really quick and easy lunch recipe for when you’re time-restricted.

Avocados are a fabulous source of vitamin E, beneficial mono-unsaturated fats and dietary fibre to help lower LDL cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health. Avocados are also rich in beta-carotene and lutein, which are vital for maintaining healthy eyes and vision.

A fun twist on bagel and lox, these muffins are a luxe way to start the day. Packed full of healthy fats and big flavours, they make breakfast on the run an experience to remember. Using store-bought low-carb muffins makes this a keto-friendly breakfast as well.

What happens when you combine a classic Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato (BLAT) sandwich with the trendy TikTok tortilla? Deliciousness, that’s what!

Eggs Benedict with bacon meets a bagel and they become friends for life. Using my easy 30-second hollandaise, this recipe is the perfect brunch sandwich.

Find a really good massaman curry paste for this recipe and you can’t go wrong. Of course, by all means make your own, but this recipe is sure to become a favourite on those nights you don’t feel like cooking!