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Autumn is my favourite season. I love the colours of the leaves and the slight chill in the air although it is still fairly warm during sunny days. It is the time of preparing for school, buying sharp pencils, crispy books and new pens. I also love the fact that I am now able to make stews, soups, casseroles and anything hot. I love bowls of warm soup, especially when it is raining heavily outside and my old house shakes and wobbles in the heavy storms as it has done for over a 100 years. There is something so satisfying about using your own produce as well and the autumn month is packed with goodies such as rhubarb, cauliflower, parsnips, carrots, beets and more. And the blueberries, oh my. I am like a blueberry-vacuum cleaner because I pick for days to freeze for later use.
Many of the recipes you will find here are 'in season' during the autumn months although keep in mind that what we have in season in Iceland may be different to what you are used to in your country. Some of the recipe may not contain ingredients that are 'in season' but may have bribed me to be allowed in the autumn category.
Pinto Beans and Vegetables from Rwanda
In February 2008 I went gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It was absolutely magical.
Porridge
I don't understand people that can go to work or school on an empty stomach. It is like driving your car without fuel...now you wouldn't do that would you?
Potato Chips
These potato chips have absolutely no fat and are still delicious and crispy. Ok they might not be as juicy as your traditional potato chips but if you want a healthy alternative this is the one.
Pumpkin and Walnut Loaf
This is the perfect bread for savoury or sweet toppings/fillings, depending on your mood! I sometimes team it up with hummus or cheese or, if I am in a sweet mood I use jam or peanut butter.
Rhubarb and Banana Smoothie
I know that this smoothie doesn't look beautiful...it has a brownish colour and looks kind of uninteresting.
Rhubarb and Date Compote
Rhubarb is an excellant plant. It may benefit those with high cholesterol and it also provides a good source of vitamin C, fibre, potassium and calcium.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Cream
I love rhubarb, especially when teamed with strawberries. My friend Elva often gives me rhubarb and when she does I go rhubarb-crazy making everything with rhubarb.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Ice Lollies
These lollies are delicious. They don't contain any dairy products and are therefore perfect for those who are intolerant or allergic to dairy.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Milk Shake
I love, love, love this "milk" shake (which is actually not made with any dairy products). Forget the milk shakes you can buy in those fast food places because this is the real deal.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Smoothie
When we were kids growing up in Iceland every neighbour had a garden plot outside their home with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and rhubarb.
Rhubarb Jam
I love rhubarb jam, I use it on waffles, on yoghurt, on toast and wherever I can because it is very, very good for you.
Rhubarb Muffins
When I have a lone jar of something in the fridge, like a jar of rhubarb jam staring at me for a very long time, I kind of become obsessed thinking about ways to use it.
Rice Patties
This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine named Lisa Hjalt. She got the recipe from her friend named Sigga Runa.
Shrimp Salad
This is a classic, Icelandic salad, served with bread, on crackers, as sandwich fillings and often when there is a gathering of people such as for birthdays.
Soba Noodle Salad with Wakame, Ginger and Vegetables
I made this salad immediately after arrived home from a trip to Japan.
Spaghetti Bolognese (with Minced Soy Meat)
Although I was not at all fond of meat in my early years (and I am of course a vegetarian today) I loved the tomato sauce which surrounded the meat balls my mother made in her "spaghetti and meat b
Spaghetti ya Mboga (Spaghetti with Roasted Vegetables)
This recipe really surprised me I must say. I left the tomatoes simmering for a long time and that really made the flavours pop.
Spicy Blueberry Jam
This is more of a thick sauce than a jam as I don't use gelatin or other thickening agents. You can make it thicker by using pectin.
Spicy Carrot and Raisin Muffins
These are lovely and I particularly like the spicy undertone from the nutmeg, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. These muffins are packed with fibre, antioxidants, iron and more.
Spicy Christmas Fruit Loaf
Although the loaf seems quite complicated to prepare it is actually fairly easy, especially if you are able to break the task down over a few days (chop the fruits on day one, prepare the batter on
Spicy Orange and Carrot Muffins
I love the spicy aroma that surrounds my kitchen when making these muffins. I absolutely love the combination of orange and spice, it is so divine.
Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and they contain fibre and antioxidants as well. Sweet, organic strawberries, freshly picked from a field (think Danish strawberries) are my favourite fruit.
Summer Salad with Oranges and Watermelons
If there was a competition for healthy salads, this one would clearly be a winner.
