Nordic Inspiration

"Eat your way to health and happiness" - er yes please! When a recipe book has this as the tagline how could I possibly resist? Trina Hahneman's The Nordic Diet was gifted to me by my good friend Sarah, and promising to cook her a recipe or two from its 144 pages, I delved in, finding myself not only inspired but also encouraged to look beyond the ingredient rut that I get myself into.The book focusses on the traditional diet of northern Europeans, consisting of a variety of grains, berries, vegetables, fish, poultry and game. There are plenty of vegetarian options and creative ideas for any meal of the day.

Zesty Coleslaw and Sardines & Tomato Breakfast Smorrebrod

Bean and Beetroot Burgers

Looking for a new take on the classic bean burger I raided the 'fridge and came up with this tasty delight. I've yet to develop green fingers and grow my own herbs and I'd already used up my fresh supplies so I resorted to the store cupboard for the dried varieties. If you have fresh, use them but up the quantity to a tablespoon.