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Posted on 10 March 201813 April 2018

Why I believe that making your own Tortilla Chips can be a defining moment

You don’t have to, as there are great store-bought versions, but try it once: make your own Tortilla Chips. It’s easy, fun and you can flavor them the way you like. Win-win-win, if you ask me!

>> Here’s how!

Posted on 17 February 201813 April 2018

Miso mashed potatoes, or how I keep on learning in the kitchen

The main reason I love what I do so much, is that I never stop learning in the kitchen. Take that good ol’ mashed potatoes. Once you know how to make them right, you’re done. Right? Nope!

Think Miso Mashed Potatoes!  Continue reading “Miso mashed potatoes, or how I keep on learning in the kitchen“

Posted on 27 January 201813 April 2018

Grilled Cheese with Fermented Chard Stalks

Roasted beet risotto with goat cheese and walnuts RECIPE RED BEETS illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn

There I am, without inspiration. Waiting for the magic to happen. After quite a long hiatus, I wanted to become back at blog writing. But what recipe? What story? I had no idea. Only a vague plan to make Grilled Cheese with Fermented Chard Stalks for lunch later that day.

>> Click here to see what I ended up with!

Posted on 21 October 201713 April 2018

Step out of your culinary comfort zone with this Cucumber Apple Tartare with Mackerel

Cucumber Apple Tartare with Mackerel -- Recipe and APPLE Illustration by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn - small

We all have it; a culinary comfort zone. Yep, chefs do too. And I stepped out of it and made this light and green Cucumber Apple Tartare with Mackerel.

It was worth it!

>> So check it out here

Posted on 7 October 201710 October 2017

Couscous Salad with Spinach and Olives, or how to play with your Fridge Orphans

Recipe Couscous salad with spinach and olives- SPINACH illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn

If you long to become a creative cook, read on. I think I found a key to that magic place. Where we will eat this great Couscous Salad with Spinach and Olives.

>> Curious? Click here!

Posted on 26 August 201722 September 2017

Confession time, and my favorite recipe for Grilled Zucchini Salad with Cumin, Lemons and Fresh Herbs

Are you ready for a confession? Or are you more interested in my favorite way of preparing zucchini: this recipe for my Grilled Zucchini Salad with cumin, lemon and fresh herbs?
>> Anyhow, click here to read it!

Posted on 12 August 201725 January 2018

Playing with kitchen tools and the easiest and best mushrooms ever

Recipe Best Mushroom ever. Recipe and CRIMINI MUSHROOMS illustration by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn

Can you call out a dish that you’ve only made once to the best ever? I really don’t hesitate doing so, so let me introduce you to the easiest and best mushrooms ever.
>> Try it!

Posted on 22 July 201722 September 2017

Arugula Pasta with Fennel Sausage and Tomato & some complaints

Arugula Pasta with Fennel Sausages and TOMATOES -- illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn

No, don’t worry. The complaints weren’t about this recipe for Arugula Pasta with Fennel Sausage and Tomato. That one got some cheers!

>> Try it!

Posted on 15 July 201722 September 2017

Quick Wonton Ravioli with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

Recipe Best Mushroom ever. Recipe and CRIMINI MUSHROOMS illustration by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn

“I never buy ready-made …<fill in the blanks>… anymore”.

Isn’t that the best compliment a cook can get? Someone said it after tasting these Quick Wonton Ravioli with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese.

>> Want to try them too?

Posted on 1 July 201713 July 2017

This Dutch-Indian Peanut Sauce will make you celebrate anything

A blogaverary, that Summer has started, just a nice Friday lunch barbecue, Independence or a long weekend; whatever you feel like celebrating, serve this Dutch-Indian Peanut Sauce. Everybody loves it.

I have proof and people who can attest. 

>> Read on

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Edie eats

[and teaches cooking classes in San Diego North County]
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Hi, I'm Edie, a former picky eater now teaching people how to cook good food.
Read all about my journey in food on my blog, or have fun with me in a real kitchen and cook together with me in San Diego North County.
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In short: Edie eats ..
.. home cooked meals - every day
.. fresh, whole foods
.. veggies & fruits that are in season
.. less meat, fish and dairy
.. dishes inspired from all over the world
.. these recipes

Edie blogs ..

  • A new direction
  • Vegan white sapote ice cream and an insight into my way of cooking
  • Stubbornly good white sapote ice cream – without an ice cream maker
  • Sensational salad with farro, carrots and pistachios
  • Pumpkin Bread with Sweetened Condensed Milk

my most used ingredients

  • BBQ side
  • beans
  • beets
  • bell pepper
  • cake
  • carrots
  • cheese
  • chicken
  • courgette
  • couscous
  • cucumber
  • drink
  • eggplant
  • eggs
  • fennel
  • fermenting
  • feta
  • fish
  • grill
  • lime
  • lunch
  • lunch salad
  • mushrooms
  • nuts
  • onion
  • oven
  • parmesan
  • pasta
  • recipe
  • rice
  • risotto
  • roasting
  • salad
  • sensational salad
  • side
  • snack
  • soup
  • spinach
  • stew
  • sweets
  • tomato
  • vega
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
  • zucchini

Summer foods

CORN food illustration by edie eats food blog by edith dourleijn
honey lemon glazed fennel , FENNEL illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
Roasted beet risotto with goat cheese and walnuts RECIPE RED BEETS illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn
WATERCRESS illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
YELLOW BEANS illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn
5 Bell Peppers Paella -RED BELL PEPPER- recipe and illustration by Edie Eats Food Blog by Edie Dourleijn
Recipe Italian plum cake - plum illustration by EDIE EATS food blog by Edith Dourleijn
Malijano or Malidjano is a popular eggplant spread in Macedonia. Here's my recipe for it! EGGPLANT-illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
Recipe Vegan White Sapote Ice Cream - white sapote - illustration and recipe by edie eats food blog by edith dourleijn
Recipe Grilled Zucchini Salad with cumin, lemon and fresh herbs - Recipe and zucchini illustration by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
recipe Watermelon Tomato Salsa - watermelon - illustration EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
recipe Watermelon Tomato Salsa – watermelon – illustration EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
artisjok - illustration EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
Chinese take-away style Broccoli and Beef - broccoli-Recipe and Illustration by EDIE EATS food blog by Edith Dourleijn-small
RECIPE Fruity Oat Bars - blue berry -iillustration - edie eats food blog by Edith Dourleijn-small
Arugula Pasta with Fennel Sausages and TOMATOES -- illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS by Edith Dourleijn
Recipe Couscous salad with spinach and olives- SPINACH illustration and recipe by EDIE EATS Food Blog by Edith Dourleijn
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