Margot, Author at Coffee & Vanilla

Lunchbox # 56 – Ham Sandwich, Babybel, Ryvita Minis & Melon Balls

Lunchbox # 56 (for 4 year old girl) sandwiches made of halved soft bread roll, turkey ham, mixed lettuce and shredded beetroot cherry tomatoes, basil leaves mini lion and camel shaped biscuits mini Babybel cheese and mini Ryvita bread, in silicone muffin case cantaloupe melon balls with flower stem food pick, in silicone muffin case […]

Tortellini with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Garlic

INGREDIENTS 600g your favourite tortellini (I went for sundried tomato filling) 2 onions (peeled, cut into wedges) 1 garlic head (cloves separated, peeled) 2-3 red bell peppers (roasted, cubed) 3 tbs olive oil + some more to taste sea salt black or rainbow peppercorns two handfuls cherry tomatoes (halved) mixed salad leaves – optionally EQUIPMENT […]

Pomegranate Rice with Garlic & Onion

INGREDIENTS 3 cups easy cook rice (500g) 6 cups water seed of 1 large pomegranate 2 quite large onions (chopped) 4 garlic cloves (chopped) 4 tbs unsalted butter (about 25g) Cayenne pepper or chilli flakes to taste sea salt to taste METHOD Cook rice with water in a pot with lid. In meantime fry onions, […]

Lunchbox # 55 – Submarine Roll, Babybel, Lychee Fruits, Clementine & Chestnuts

Lunchbox # 55 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of white submarine bread roll, turkey ham, mixed lettuce and shredded beetroot, wrapped with strawberry lace to keep everything together cherry tomato mini teddy shaped crackers Babybel cheese clementine cooked chestnuts red and green grapes lychee fruits summer berry fruit tea in a bottle large […]

Lunchbox # 54 – Lychee Fruits, Chestnuts & Turkey Ham Sandwich

Lunchbox # 54 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of white soft bread roll, turkey ham, mixed lettuce and shredded beetroot cherry tomatoes mini squirrel and cat shaped biscuits Babybel cheese and cooked chestnuts red and green grapes half peeled lychee fruits mini strawberry fromage frais + spoon summer fruit tea in a bottle […]

Coconut & Peanut Butter Stir-fry Sauce

Our favourite peanut butter sauce for stir fries.

Coconut & Tomato Rice with Coriander

INGREDIENTS 2 cups easy cook rice (I used brown one) 5 cups water 100g tomato paste (about ½ cup) 100g creamed coconut (½ bar) sea salt to taste 250g black eye beans (previously cooked) ½ bunch of fresh coriander / cilantro (chopped) METHOD Cook beans in plenty of water, once ready leave aside. Those beans […]

Lunchbox # 53 – Cantaloupe Melon Balls, Cranberry Stilton Cheese & Mini Crackers

Lunchbox # 53 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of white soft bread roll, turkey ham, lamb’s lettuce and shredded beetroot cherry tomatoes and seedless grapes in silicone muffin case smiley divider strawberry mini crackers + cranberry Stilton cheese cantaloupe melon balls with steam shaped food pick summer fruit tea in a bottle large […]

Lunchbox # 52 – Malted Grain Baguette, Teddy Bear Biscuits & Blueberries

Lunchbox # 52 (for 4 year old girl) mini sandwiches made of malted grain baguette slices, turkey ham, lamb’s lettuce and shredded beetroot cherry tomatoes mini teddy bear biscuits cantaloupe melon balls with leaf shaped food pick blueberries seedless green grapes strawberry mini fromage frais + spoon summer fruit tea in a bottle large paper […]

Blackcurrant & Apple Pie

INGREDIENTS for the filling 1½ kg apples, crunchy and not too sweet apples would be the best (peeled, cored, cubed) 6 tbs blackcurrant jam (I used my mom’s homemade marmalade) 2 tbs vanilla sugar for sweet short crust pastry 2½ cup plain white flour 200g unsalted butter (cold, chopped) ½ cup golden caster sugar 2-3 […]

Lunchbox # 51 – Bread Roll with Cheese, Strawberries, Melon Balls and Blueberries

Lunchbox # 51 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of white bread roll, red Leicester cheese and mixed lettuce leaves (wrapped in strawberry jelly lace to keep everything together) kabanosy pieces (thin, dry sausages from Poland) mini box of raisins cantaloupe melon balls with leaf shaped food pick blueberries mixed dried fruits: bananas, coconut […]

Lunchbox # 50 – Wholemeal Bread Rolls with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Lunchbox # 50 (for my husband) 2 wholemeal bread rolls made of cream cheese with herbs, smoked salmon and mixed lettuce leaves blueberries 2 strawberries mixed dried fruits & nuts: hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, coconut shavings, ginger, mango, pineapple, papaya, bananas etc. I borrowed one of my daughter’s lunchboxes but my husband refused to take it […]

Lunchbox # 49 – Ham Bread Roll, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cheddar and Mini Crackers

Lunchbox # 49 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of white bread roll, ham and mixed lettuce leaves (wrapped in strawberry jelly lace to keep everything together) Babybel Cheddar cheese blueberries mixed dried fruits & nuts : apricots, bananas, coconut shavings, almonds, raisins, pineapple, mango, papaya, ginger etc. mini crackers strawberry cranberry & pomegranate […]

St. John Sun Times – Halloween Edition

Our recipe being featured in St. John’s Sun Times.

Salad with Black Eye Beans, Roasted Peppers, Potatoes, Avocados, Feta and Coriander

INGREDIENTS 750g salad potatoes 250g dried black eyed beans enough water to cover the beans 1 tbs garlic powder sea salt (I used Maldon sea salt flakes) 2 medium avocados – about 350g (ripe, peeled and cubed, I used haas / hass avocados) 2-3 red bell peppers (roasted, cubed) 25g butter or some olive oil […]

Lunchbox # 48 – First Lunch This Year in New Hello Kitty Box

Lunchbox # 48 (for 4 year old girl) sandwich made of sesame bread roll, ham and mixed lettuce leaves (cut in half) cherry tomatoes with leaf food pick mixed dried fruits: apricots, sultanas, raisins mini crackers Babybel cheese cranberry & pomegranate fruit tea in a bottle (not pictured) large paper napkin (not pictured) wipe wrapped […]

Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!

New Year’s resolutions and wishes…

Tomato & Thyme Noodle Soup with Fried Boiled Eggs

Quick tomato noodle soup with hard boiled and then fried eggs.

Creamy Leftover Turkey Pie with Carrots & Green Beans

Leftover Turkey & Roasted Veggies in Puff Pastry

INGREDIENTS 500g ready chilled puff pastry (cut in 4 square pieces) 2 cups chopped leftover Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage 3 cups chopped roasted leftover veggies such as: parsnips, carrots and potatoes 1 tbs fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage (1 tsp each) sea salt to taste 4 tbs unsalted butter or some […]

Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Super easy and delicious boneless turkey recipe for Christmas.

Chatka Puchatka albo Domek Baby Jagi – Pooh House also called Witch House

[inspired by my friend Lidka who reminded me of this childhood recipe] INGREDIENTS for the cake bar of unsalted butter – 250g (softened) 500g white curd cheese or hard ricotta (mashed with a fork) few tbs of milk – optionally 1 cup icing sugar 2 tbs vanilla sugar 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 60 pettit […]

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Lunchbox # 56 – Ham Sandwich, Babybel, Ryvita Minis & Melon Balls

Tortellini with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Garlic

Pomegranate Rice with Garlic & Onion

Lunchbox # 55 – Submarine Roll, Babybel, Lychee Fruits, Clementine & Chestnuts

Lunchbox # 54 – Lychee Fruits, Chestnuts & Turkey Ham Sandwich

Coconut & Peanut Butter Stir-fry Sauce

Coconut & Tomato Rice with Coriander

Lunchbox # 53 – Cantaloupe Melon Balls, Cranberry Stilton Cheese & Mini Crackers

Lunchbox # 52 – Malted Grain Baguette, Teddy Bear Biscuits & Blueberries

Blackcurrant & Apple Pie

Lunchbox # 51 – Bread Roll with Cheese, Strawberries, Melon Balls and Blueberries

Lunchbox # 50 – Wholemeal Bread Rolls with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Lunchbox # 49 – Ham Bread Roll, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cheddar and Mini Crackers

St. John Sun Times – Halloween Edition

Salad with Black Eye Beans, Roasted Peppers, Potatoes, Avocados, Feta and Coriander

Lunchbox # 48 – First Lunch This Year in New Hello Kitty Box

Tomato & Thyme Noodle Soup with Fried Boiled Eggs

Creamy Leftover Turkey Pie with Carrots & Green Beans

Leftover Turkey & Roasted Veggies in Puff Pastry

Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Chatka Puchatka albo Domek Baby Jagi – Pooh House also called Witch House

Happy Holidays & Prosperous New Year!

Savoury Biscuits with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Handmade Bead Gifts

How to Prepare Christmas Dinner in Just 2½ Hours

Lunchbox # 47 – Bread Sticks with Pink Cream Cheese, Rosemary & Thyme Cheese Nibbles, Kabanosy & Fruits

Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Croquettes – Krokiety z Kapustą i Grzybami

Last Minute Gift Ideas…

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Lunchbox # 56 – Ham Sandwich, Babybel, Ryvita Minis & Melon Balls

Tortellini with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Garlic

Pomegranate Rice with Garlic & Onion

Lunchbox # 55 – Submarine Roll, Babybel, Lychee Fruits, Clementine & Chestnuts

Lunchbox # 54 – Lychee Fruits, Chestnuts & Turkey Ham Sandwich

Coconut & Peanut Butter Stir-fry Sauce

Coconut & Tomato Rice with Coriander

Lunchbox # 53 – Cantaloupe Melon Balls, Cranberry Stilton Cheese & Mini Crackers

Lunchbox # 52 – Malted Grain Baguette, Teddy Bear Biscuits & Blueberries

Blackcurrant & Apple Pie

Lunchbox # 51 – Bread Roll with Cheese, Strawberries, Melon Balls and Blueberries

Lunchbox # 50 – Wholemeal Bread Rolls with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Lunchbox # 49 – Ham Bread Roll, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cheddar and Mini Crackers

St. John Sun Times – Halloween Edition

Salad with Black Eye Beans, Roasted Peppers, Potatoes, Avocados, Feta and Coriander

Lunchbox # 48 – First Lunch This Year in New Hello Kitty Box

Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!

Tomato & Thyme Noodle Soup with Fried Boiled Eggs

Creamy Leftover Turkey Pie with Carrots & Green Beans

Leftover Turkey & Roasted Veggies in Puff Pastry

Roasted Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Chatka Puchatka albo Domek Baby Jagi – Pooh House also called Witch House

Happy Holidays & Prosperous New Year!

Quick & Easy Cookie Houses

Savoury Biscuits with Rosemary, Thyme & Sage

Handmade Bead Gifts

How to Prepare Christmas Dinner in Just 2½ Hours

Lunchbox # 47 – Bread Sticks with Pink Cream Cheese, Rosemary & Thyme Cheese Nibbles, Kabanosy & Fruits

Polish Sour Cabbage & Mushroom Croquettes – Krokiety z Kapustą i Grzybami

Last Minute Gift Ideas…