FOOD Inspirations
Here you will find my favorite dinner, breakfast and lunch food recipes like; Indian Masala, Indonesian Gado Gado, South African Bobotie and a real Dutch Stampot (stew), Smoothie Bowls and Oatmeal Chia Puddings and a lot more. In my blogs I will pick a specific ingredient that I describe in more details. What are the benefits of an avocado or pumpkin? Learn more on the fruits and vegetables I use in the disches.
Most of my recipes are simple and not with too many ingredients and mainly low in carbohydrates. I normally make my dinner meals on Sunday and eat them for the coming days and put some in the freezer. This way I save time and always have a good meal at hand. I hope I can inspire you with my way of cooking!
Recipes related to my Travel
A lot of my food recipes are inspired by my traveling around the world. I also do cooking classes to learn the local cuisine; for example Sri Lanka, Tel Aviv, Bali and Mexico. I must admit I’m not a professional cook, but love to be creative and cooking is a way to be creative in the kitchen. I hope you will be inspired by my recipes and my travel blogs at the same time. All recipes are, easy to make, mostly healthy and most important very delicious! Check my Instagram Mirja’s Inspirations to see more food and travel inspirations! See you there!
More food inspirations
Strawberry Coconut Bowl
Saturday morning; after a whole week of normal simple breakfasts of yogurt, fruit and nuts, I look forward to something special in the weekends. I have more time to make it and of course to eat it. I looked in the refrigerator and all that was left were some fresh...
Mexican Style Bean Platter
I get my inspiration during my travels around the world. During my travels to South and Middle America I got inspired to use more beans in my dishes. The beans are rich of proteins so good after going to the gym. I made my own healthy recipe where I use less carbs...
Simple Spring Rolls
In the summer you don't want to stand in the kitchen too long to prepare your food. This recipe for spring rolls is super easy, fresh and healthy at the same time. You can have the simple spring rolls for lunch or a light dinner. And you can prepare and take it...
Agua de Jamaica: Fresh Hibiscus Flower Drink
This recipe it totally inspired by my travels through Central America; like Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. I drank the Agua de Jamaica (Hah-my-ka) with a lunch menu and as a refreshment in the afternoon. I even drank it mixed with...
Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Goat Cheese
It's autumn and for me that means: Pumpkin Soup! I love to make soups, it's so easy to make, healthy and you have food for a couple of days. One hour in the kitchen and you have six meals; that is what I call efficient. You know I'm Dutch, but love the orange color...
Creamy Avocado Bowl
Sunday morning; after a late great sunset surf session I woke up hungry! I used my creative mind to make myself a good and filling breakfast. I can tell you, with this avocado bowl you can endure for a couple of hours. You probably think avocado for breakfast, it...