In recent years, avocado consumption has skyrocketed worldwide. Can farmers keep up with soaring demand?Did you know… The Netherlands is the worlds second-largest avocado importer. We re-export a significant share, yet our own consumption has nearly tripled in just a few years.Avocados Require Subst

Delightful small vegetable dishes with a perfect crispy crust, straight from the oven.Complicated to make?Not at all. Moras new Happas are meat-free snacks that you simply bake in the oven. They pair beautifully with cheese boards, appetizers, tapas, or bread with tapenade.Four irresistible flavors

Bulgur delivers a satisfying firm bite, forming the ideal base for this vibrant salad packed with smoked chicken and crunchy nuts. Sourced from Floortje Dessings acclaimed Fair Trade Cookbook, this dish blends bold flavors and wholesome ingredients for an effortless meal.Preparation time: 20 minutes

Discover this surprising, colorful beetroot salad featuring sweet beets, crisp apple, succulent shrimp, and a rich homemade aioli—a delightful balance of flavors.Starter for 4 peoplePreparation time: 30 minutesIngredients• 4 garlic cloves• 1 egg yolk• 1 tsp Dijon mustard• Juice of 1 lemon• 100-125 m

The free TREK food festival, packed with dozens of food trucks, drew massive crowds in The Hague and Utrecht last year. Building on that success, TREK is expanding to eight cities this season.Craving a relaxed day or evening of tasty street eats and drinks? Swing by one of TREKs spots—admission is f

Discover this refreshing salad that highlights the beloved avocado in a surprising new way.Serves 4 as a starterPreparation time: 20 minutesIngredients• 1 handful samphire• 1 cucumber• 1 avocado• 200 g smoked salmon fillet (in 1 piece)• 1-2 sprigs mint• 40 g wasabi nuts• 4 rice paper leaves (22 cm Ø

Salads offer endless creative possibilities. Elevate your starters with this vibrant Japanese radish salad featuring fresh raw fish, blending crisp textures and bold Asian flavors.Serves 4 as a starterPrep time: 20 minutesIngredients• Juice of 1 lime• 4 tbsp rice vinegar• 5 tbsp mirin (rice wine)• 2

As a professional chef with years of experience crafting fresh Mediterranean-inspired dishes, I recommend trying this halloumi bread salad. Homemade crispy flatbreads elevate it to a standout treat.Serves 4 as a starter | Prep time: 45 minutes + 30 minutes restingIngredients• 200 g flour + extra for

From May 18 to 31, visit Kromkommers pop-up shop in Utrecht to snag perfectly tasty crazy vegetables that supermarkets overlook.Crazy vegetablesThese are deformed veggies rejected for their quirky shapes, but their flavor is spot-on. As food waste experts know, tossing them is a real shame—Kromkomme

Got overripe fruit? Dont throw it away—its perfect for flavorful recipes. Overripe bananas, for instance, add natural sweetness to banana bread that elevates the whole loaf.Whip Up a SmoothieThe simplest solution: blend overripe fruit into a nutritious smoothie packed with vitamins.Bake Banana Bread

Albert Heijn now stocks more than 1,200 organic products—a full doubling of its range compared to last year.Pop-Up Store SpotlightThese organic items are available at every Albert Heijn location, but to highlight the impressive variety and raise awareness, the retailer has opened a dedicated organic

Grapefruit brings a subtle bitterness that perfectly balances the sweetness in smoothies. As a recipe developed by nutrition expert Carin Leenders de Vries for Florida Grapefruit, this easy blend showcases fresh, vibrant flavors you can make at home.Ingredients for 2 servings2 Florida grapefruits1 f

Stuck in a rut with tea, water, and the occasional coffee? Switch things up with these four expert-recommended drinks tailored to key moments in your day.Breakfast: A nutrient-packed vegetable smoothieGreen smoothies are backed by nutrition experts for their vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Get in

Sound familiar?1. HerbsAs a seasoned home cook, I swear by herb scissors—or even regular ones if thats what you have. Stack a few leaves or sprigs and snip them into fine pieces in seconds, far quicker than a knife.2. MeatRaw meat can be tough on knives, but scissors glide through effortlessly. Youl

As experienced nutritionists, weve long advocated against discarding watermelon seeds—theyre a powerhouse of nutrients. Before you toss them aside, heres essential knowledge to enjoy them safely and deliciously.Prepare them properly before eatingSkip eating raw black seeds straight from the fruit. I

Discover powerful food duos: everyday ingredient pairs that enhance nutrient absorption for better health benefits. Backed by nutritional science, here are three expert-recommended combinations.1. Eggs + SaladPair your salad with eggs to boost absorption of antioxidants like lycopene and beta-carote

Have you made at least one of these everyday cooking blunders? As seasoned home cooks, weve all been there. Heres how to sidestep them.1. Not Heating the Pan ProperlyAfter placing the pan on the heat, dont rush in with your ingredients. Let the pan get thoroughly hot first, then add oil or butter an

Sweet potatoes have surged in popularity, often hailed as a superfood. But do they deserve the title? Nutrition expert Anita van JasperAlblas.nl breaks down the facts and highlights key differences between sweet potatoes and regular ones.This article is a contribution from Anita van JasperAlblas.nl.

These egg and bacon muffins are a Pinterest sensation, and with good reason—theyre incredibly easy to make and deliver a nutritious, satisfying start to your day. As home cooks with years of recipe testing, weve streamlined this crowd-pleaser for reliable results every time.Ingredients– Eggs– Bacon–

Discover five key insights into tomatoes, the versatile fruit often treated as a vegetable in the kitchen. Packed with antioxidants, theyre a staple for health-conscious eaters.1. Cooked or raw: Which is healthier?Cooking typically reduces vitamin C in vegetables, including tomatoes. However, it boo