Cold Barley Salad

This is one of my favourite recipes that I discovered in Italy last summer (it was a staple at grocery store salad bars).  It's really easy to make, filling and healthy. 

Cod with Leeks and Basil

I went fishing for the first time this weekend! In Þingeyri, Iceland of all places. Way up north in the West Fjords. We caught about 12 cod. So now, the freezer is full of filets. Bring on the fish recipes!

Spelt Rotini with Peas

 So easy this literally took me 10 minutes flat.

Squid Ink Linguine with Broccoli, Tomato and Shrimp Crème Sauce

I had a surprise day off - it reminded me of having unexpected snow days in the spring when I was in elementary school! So I decided to cook something to satisfy my never ending craving for Italian food since last summer. Also, I really wanted to try squid ink noodles since I really liked squid ink dressing when I tried in Italy... but I was really disappointed because the noodles just tasted normal. 

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Gin & Tonic

G&T with Grapefruit, Lime & Mint, and Lemon with muddled Blueberries.

Thanks to my roommate for picking up the Gin at the duty free, liquor is pricey here in Iceland :)

Chickpea Salad

Here's my first post since I've been in Iceland. Haven't had much of a chance to cook, since they feed us lunch and dinner at work. But it's the weekend! I've been feeling kind of down this week... so I decided to make my ultimate comfort food. 

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Green Pea and Edamame Soup

Another creation of leftover random freezer food! Here's Pea and Edamame soup. I thought it would be really weird, but with the lemon and mint it's really nice and fresh. I had it with some sun-dried tomato bread. 

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