Main Course – Fifthfloor.kitchen http://fifthfloor.kitchen Fifth Floor Kitchen is a food blog for food lovers. It is a recipe journal by Veronika Woell. She focuses on fresh, healthy and mostly sugar free recipes. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:33:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.13 Creamy dreamy prawn risotto http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/creamy-dreamy-prawn-risotto/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/creamy-dreamy-prawn-risotto/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:02:35 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1287 I’ve never made a creamier risotto than this creamy dreamy prawn risotto. It’s so delicious and I’m absolutely sure you won’t mind the “not so traditional” secret ingredient. But more to that later. If you follow my blog you know I’m a risotto lover. They come in all colours from vibrant green pea and herb […]

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I’ve never made a creamier risotto than this creamy dreamy prawn risotto. It’s so delicious and I’m absolutely sure you won’t mind the “not so traditional” secret ingredient. But more to that later. If you follow my blog you know I’m a risotto lover. They come in all colours from vibrant green pea and herb risotto, to pink beetroot risotto or this elegant chanterelle risotto. Just search for “risotto” and you will find even more recipes! So, today I’m sharing this creamy dreamy prawn risotto with you. It’s so tasty and really reminds me of a holiday in Italy. My secret ingredient is Mascarpone and I use it although it’s not a traditional risotto ingredient. Well, I don’t care and as soon as you try this recipe you will totally agree with me. The ingredient list is pretty basic apart from the tiger prawns. Make sure you buy fresh, raw tiger prawns with shell. We are going to need the shell for our stock. The rest of the ingredients are the same as for any other normal risotto. As you know I can’t eat onions and garlic because of my fructose malabsorption. This risotto really doesn’t need onions or garlic anyway, but if you like just add some with the carrots and parsnips.

Share your take on this creamy dreamy risotto or any other of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your pics! By the way have you seen that you can create your own watchlist with all of your favourite recipes from the blog?! Give it a try!

Creamy dreamy prawn risotto

  • 500 gram tiger prawns with shell and heads
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 250 ml white wine
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 parsnip
  • 2 celery stalk
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme
  • 200 gram arborio rice
  • olive oil
  • 120 gram mascarpone
  • 1 small bunch parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chili flakes
  1. Peel carrots and parsnip and cut into 1 cm cubes. Wash and slice celery stalks into 1 cm slices. 

  2. Remove shell and heads from prawns. Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauce pan. Add the heads and shells and cook about 5 minutes until bright red and fragrant. Now add the tomato paste, give it a good stir and cook until it starts to stick to the bottom of the sauce pan. Deglaze with half of the white wine and give it a good stir. Add half of the carrot, parsnip and celery cubes, thyme sprigs, peel of half a lemon, juice of 1 lemon and about 1000 ml water. Let it simmer for about 40 minutes. 

  3. When ready strain stock trough a sieve and put aside. You should have about 500-600 ml prawn stock. 

  4. For the risotto heat up 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot and add your veggie cubes. After 3 minutes add the Arborio rice and let it steam for a minute. Deglaze with the rest of the white wine and bring it briefly to boil. Add some of your prawn stock so that the rice is completely covered. Keep on gentle stirring your risotto – don’t go away, keep stirring! After all your prawn stock has been soaked up add some more of it. Keep on with this procedure until your risotto is creamy (takes about 15-20 minutes). If you run out of prawn stock and your risotto isn’t ready yet, add plain water. 

  5. When your risotto rice is almost ready add half of the mascarpone and keep on stirring gently. Now add the tiger prawns, stir in well and let them cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste your creamy dreamy risotto with pepper, salt and chili flakes to taste. 

  6. Mix the rest of the mascarpone with 2 tbsp of water and season to taste with salt an pepper. Wash, pad dry and chop the parsley. 

  7. Divide the risotto to your plates, add some mascarpone, sprinkle with parsley and serve with a wedge of lemon. Bon appetit! 

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Healthy green bean salad with shrimps on roasted sweet potato http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/healthy-green-bean-salad-shrimps-roasted-sweet-potato/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/healthy-green-bean-salad-shrimps-roasted-sweet-potato/#respond Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:58:29 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1274 Lovely foodies I’ve got the perfect recipe for a healthy weeknight dinner for you. It’s fresh, delicious and easy to prepare. This healthy green bean salad with shrimps on roasted sweet potato will be your go to recipe for your #meatlessmonday. I simply love the pairing of sweet potato with fresh spring veggies and a […]

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Lovely foodies I’ve got the perfect recipe for a healthy weeknight dinner for you. It’s fresh, delicious and easy to prepare. This healthy green bean salad with shrimps on roasted sweet potato will be your go to recipe for your #meatlessmonday. I simply love the pairing of sweet potato with fresh spring veggies and a lemony vinaigrette.  The recipe is absolutely perfect for weeknights or lunch. You won’t need any special skills, just roast the sweet potato in your oven, quickly cook the greens and mix a delicious vinaigrette. Dinner is ready to serve! 

The recipe is not only perfect for all fructosefree foodies, also if you are on a healthy diet. It’s full of vitamins and minerals and will give you a little health boost.

I would love to see your take on this recipe! Just comment at the bottom of the page or tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag.

Healthy green bean salad with shrimps on roasted sweet potato

  • 2 medium size sweet potatoes
  • olive oil for roasting
  • 1 handful sugar snap peas
  • 1 handful green beans
  • 3 sticks of celery
  • 1 medium size beetroot
  • 150 gram cold water shrimps cooked
  • 1 lemon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cm grated ginger
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp rice syrup
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash the sweet potatoes and rub with olive oil. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking and roast for about 45 minutes. Turn them occasionally. 

  2. For the salad bring a small pot with water to a boil. Add salt and cook sugar snap peas and green beans for about 3 minutes. Drain under cold water and cut lenghtwise into same size strips. 

  3. Wash the celery sticks and chop them into 1 cm slices. Peel and slice the beetroot into thin slices. 

  4. For the dressing mix salt, pepper, olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, dijon mustard, rice syrup, grated ginger, white wine vinegar. 

  5. In a big bowl mix green beans, sugar snap peas, celery and beetroot slices, shrimps and marinade with vinaigrette. 

  6. When the sweet potatoes are ready take them out of the oven and cut them open in the middle. Top with the green salad and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. Bon appetit!

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Amazing pineapple and pork fillet with curry sauce http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/amazing-pineapple-pork-fillet-curry-sauce/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/amazing-pineapple-pork-fillet-curry-sauce/#respond Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:54:59 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1266 I’m a big fan of pairing meat with juicy fruit. And it gets even better if you add curry. So today I’m sharing with you this amazing pineapple and pork fillet with curry sauce. It’s sweet and spicy and fresh and simply yummy. The pineapple brings sweetness even without adding sugar. Curry and coconut will […]

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I’m a big fan of pairing meat with juicy fruit. And it gets even better if you add curry. So today I’m sharing with you this amazing pineapple and pork fillet with curry sauce. It’s sweet and spicy and fresh and simply yummy. The pineapple brings sweetness even without adding sugar. Curry and coconut will send you on a little holiday to Sri Lanka and the fresh thai basil sums it up. It’s a perfect recipe for the weekend. Even if you are cooking for a crowd it’s quick and easy to prepare. I used a grill pan for the pork fillet and pineapple slices but I’m definitely going to try the recipe again on my bbq this summer. 

Pineapple and pork fillet with curry sauce

  • 500 gram pork fillet
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple
  • 1 small bunch celery
  • 125 ml coconut milk
  • 2-3 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tsp rice syrup
  • 2 cm grated ginger
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt
  • pepper
  • serve with rice
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 bunch thai basil
  1. Prepare the pork fillet. Clean the pineapple, remove the core and cut lengthwise into slices. Wash and cut the celery into 5 cm sticks. Heat up coconut oil in a pan and cook the pork, pineapple and celery in a char-grill pan over medium heat. Keep on turning occasionally, it will take about 15 minutes until pork is perfect. Take out the pork fillet and let it rest in foil for about 5 minutes. 

  2. For the curry sauce mix coconut milk, curry powder, grated ginger, lime juice, rice syrup and kaffir lime leaves in a high speed blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Cut the pork fillet in slices and arrange it with pineapple slices on a big plate. Sprinkle with thai basil and drizzle curry sauce over it. Serve with delicious jasmine rice!

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Amazing spring pea and herb risotto with burrata http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/spring-pea-herb-risotto-burrata/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/spring-pea-herb-risotto-burrata/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:58:49 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1240 Finally spring is arriving and brings not only sunshine but also fresh and delicious greens. Spring must be my favourite season because so many fruit and veggies are coming back onto our dinner plates. Like this amazing spring pea and herb risotto with burrata. I love it’s vibrant colour and unbelievable creamy texture.  Spring peas […]

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Finally spring is arriving and brings not only sunshine but also fresh and delicious greens. Spring must be my favourite season because so many fruit and veggies are coming back onto our dinner plates. Like this amazing spring pea and herb risotto with burrata. I love it’s vibrant colour and unbelievable creamy texture.

 Spring peas are so delicious and paired with loads of herbs they taste simply amazing. Topped with burrata and a drizzle of good quality olive oil it’s not only a great weeknight dinner but it makes an amazing date night dinner. Surprise your love with this delicious green risotto! 

If you simply love risotto just like I do here are a few more risotto recipes. Share your take on this beautiful green risotto or any other of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your pics!

Amazing spring pea and herb risotto with burrata

  • 300 gram arborio rice
  • 150 gram parsnips
  • 200 ml dry white wine
  • 600 ml veggie stock
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint, etc) plus extra for decoration
  • 1 small courgette
  • 2 burrata
  • 1 handful cooked sugar snap peas
  • 150 gram cooked peas
  • 40 gram parmesan plus some extra for serving
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • dry chili flakes
  • juice of 1 fresh lime
  1. Peel the parsnip and cut it brunoise (in small cubes). Wash and cut the courgette into small cubes. Grate the parmesan, roughly chop your herbs and set aside.

  2. Heat up 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot and add your parsnips. After 3 minutes add the Arborio rice and let it steam for a minute. Deglaze with white wine and bring it briefly to boil. Add some of your vegetable stock so that the rice is completely covered. Keep on gentle stirring your risotto – don’t go away, keep stirring! After all your vegetable stock has been soaked up add some more vegetable stock. Keep on with this procedure until your risotto is creamy (takes about 15-20 minutes).

  3. In the meantime prepare your pea and herb mix. Add the cooked peas, herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, lime juice and salt to a highspeed blender and blend until smooth. 

  4. When your risotto rice is almost ready add the courgette cubes, cooked sugar snap peas, grated Parmesan cheese and keep on stirring gently. Now add the pea and herb mix and stir in well. Season to taste your green risotto with pepper, salt and chili flakes to taste. 

  5. Arrange the risotto on plates, divide the burrata, decorate with fresh herbs and some big Parmesan shaving. Bon Appetit!

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Fresh fish burger with minty pea mayo http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/fresh-fish-burger-minty-pea-mayo/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/fresh-fish-burger-minty-pea-mayo/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:33:56 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1234 I’ve been craving fish & chips and mushy peas the other day so badly. But there’s no decent fish & chips shop in Hamburg and I’m not a big fan of frying food in my kitchen. So to satisfy my fish appetite I made this yummy fish burger with sauté radishes and minty pea mayo! […]

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I’ve been craving fish & chips and mushy peas the other day so badly. But there’s no decent fish & chips shop in Hamburg and I’m not a big fan of frying food in my kitchen. So to satisfy my fish appetite I made this yummy fish burger with sauté radishes and minty pea mayo! Simply delicious!The recipe is really easy and you won’t need any special cooking skills. I love the combination of mint and peas and paired with fish it’s fantastic. Add some sauté radishes for a peppery taste and charred lemon for a delicious sweet and sour note. 

Fresh fish burger with minty pea mayo

  • 2 fresh sesame bread rolls
  • 2 cod fillet
  • 150 gram peas cooked
  • 70 gram mayo
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • zest of 1 lemon and a drizzle for the mayo and fish
  • 1 handful radishes
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • salt
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 charred lemon to serve
  1. Start with the minty pea mayo. Mix peas, mint, mayo and a drizzle of lemon juice in a high speed blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. 

  2. Wash and half the radishes. Wash and pad dry the spinach. 

  3. Heat up some vegetable oil in a saucepan or grill pan. Season your fish fillets with salt, pepper and a drizzle of lemon. Grill the fish for about 3 minutes on each side on medium heat. Take it out of the pan and let it rest in some tinfoil. Now sautè your radishes for 2 minutes in the pan and also char-grill the lemon halfs in your pan. 

  4. Now assembly your fish burgers. Put some minty pea mayo on the bottom bread roll, add some spinach and top with fish. Now add your sautè radishes and serve with charred lemon. Bon Appetit!

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Healthy style loco moco for some holiday feeling http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/healthy-style-moco-loco-holiday-feeling/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/healthy-style-moco-loco-holiday-feeling/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1215 Have you ever heard of loco moco? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it! Loco moco is a Hawaiian dish and consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy. I stumbled over it on pinterest. The original recipe doesn’t look so yummy, so I changed a few ingredients and made a […]

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Have you ever heard of loco moco? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it! Loco moco is a Hawaiian dish and consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy. I stumbled over it on pinterest. The original recipe doesn’t look so yummy, so I changed a few ingredients and made a healthy and nice looking version of the traditional Hawaiian dish. My healthy style loco moco will send you on a little holiday to Hawaii. This fresh and healthy style loco moco is with jasmine rice, a spicy burger patty, some fresh green papaya and pineapple salad, of course a fried egg sunny side up and a delicious sesame ginger dressing. All the ingredients go so well together, it will really put a smile on your face. 

This crazy recipe is perfect for casual dinner and you can easily have any leftovers for lunch the next day. If you can’t get green papaya then swap it for cucumber or cabbage and make a nice pineapple slaw. If you want a really, really healthy version of this loco moco the fry your eggs in water instead of oil!

Do you like this surfer style holiday recipes? Then I’m sure you are going to like this Matcha Salmon Poke! Share your take on this fresh and delicious loco moco recipe or any other of my dishes! Tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your pics!

Hawaiian Loco moco

Loco moco – jasmine rice, a spicy burger patty, fresh green papaya and pineapple salad, fried egg sunny side up and sesame ginger dressing

patties

  • 400 gram mixed minced meat
  • 20 gram breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cm peeled ginger finely chopped
  • 1 bunch chopped coriander and some extra for decoration
  • 200 gram jasmine rice
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 fresh free range eggs
  • 2 tbsp black sesame seeds and some extra for decoration

sesame dressing

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • juice of a lime
  • 1 cm grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt
  • pepper

green papaya and pineapple salad

  • 1 small green papaya
  • 1/2 pineapple
  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions. 

  2. Combine minced meat and bread crumbs chopped ginger and chopped coriander in a bowl. Season to taste with sambal oelek and soy sauce and mix well with your hands. Add sesame seeds and divide into 4 same size patties. Let them rest for about 30 minutes in your fridge. 

  3. Peel the papaya and using a mandoline or fine slicer, slice the papaya into fine matchsticks. In a bowl, add sliced papaya and season with 1 tsp salt and let it rest for about 5 minutes. 

  4. Meanwhile peel and cut the pineapple into small slices. 

  5. For the dressing mix the ingredients well together and season to taste.

  6. Before serving marinade green papaya and pineapple in the dressing. 

  7. Heat up some vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add patties once hot. Fry them on each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Put the patties out and wipe out pan with paper towels. Add some more vegetable oil and fry the eggs over medium heat until cooked to your liking. 

  8. Divide some jasmine rice on your plates, add patties and fried egg and top with green papaya pineapple salad. Drizzle with the rest of the dressing and sprinkle with coriander and sesame seeds. Bon Appetit!

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Amazing Matcha Salmon Poke Bowl with ruby grapefruit dressing http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/amazing-matcha-salmon-poke-bowl-ruby-grapefruit-dressing/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/amazing-matcha-salmon-poke-bowl-ruby-grapefruit-dressing/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2018 07:04:35 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1207 It took me two attempts to become friends with matcha. I still don’t like matcha latte or plain matcha tea but I grew quite fond of using matcha powder as spice for savoury or sweet dishes. Like in this amazing matcha salmon poke bowl with a ruby grapefruit dressing. The pairing of the earthy matcha […]

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It took me two attempts to become friends with matcha. I still don’t like matcha latte or plain matcha tea but I grew quite fond of using matcha powder as spice for savoury or sweet dishes. Like in this amazing matcha salmon poke bowl with a ruby grapefruit dressing. The pairing of the earthy matcha in the sushi rice, the sweet salmon and the tangy taste of the grapefruit is simply amazing. 

Poke bowls all over instagram these days because they are not only healthy but because they are so delicious. For example this colourful poke bowl is full of healthy vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Fresh veggies like radishes and cucumber slices add crispiness, some colourful grapefruit filets and edamame, and salmon caviar makes it extra special.

The recipe for this Hawaiian matcha salmon poke bowl is really simple but so complex in taste. Also I think it’s a fantastic recipe for a crowd. Quick and easy to prepare and your friends can even mix their own bowls! If you prefer tuna then you can even mix with this Ahi tuna poke bowl.

I would love to see your take on this recipe! Just comment at the bottom of the page or tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag.

Amazing Matcha Poke Bowl

Amazing Matcha Salmon Poke Bowl with ruby grapefruit dressing

  • 200 gram sushi rice (rinsed)
  • 1 tsp matcha powder dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water
  • 200 gram sashimi-quality salmon
  • 50 gram edamame
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 3-4 fresh radishes
  • salmon caviar
  • 1 organic grapefruit
  • 2 tbsp plain vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice syrup
  • 1 lime
  • 1 small bunch coriander
  • gari (pickled ginger) for serving
  1. For the matcha rice: Put rice, 250ml water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Now cover with lid and cook without opening the lid for about 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes. Afterwards stir in the smooth matcha mix. 

  2. Cook edamame in salted water for about 2 minutes and then drain under cold water. 

  3. Wash and slice the radishes and cucumber with a mandoline. Wash the grapefruit with warm water and finely grate the rind. Fillet the grapefruit and keep the grapefruit juice and fillets.

  4. For dressing mix grapefruit juice, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, juice of a lime, vegetable oil and rice syrup. 

  5. Just before you are ready to serve take out your fresh salmon and cut it in 2-3 cm cubes. Put it into a bowl with your grapefruit dressing and let it coat with dressing. 

  6. Arrange the warm matcha rice among your bowls, top with salmon, cucumber, radishes, grapefruit fillets, edamame, drizzle with dressing to taste, put some salmon caviar and coriander on top and Bon Appetit!

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Beautiful homemade beet gnudi with roasted parsnips and crispy sage http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/beet-gnudi/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/beet-gnudi/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:44:25 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1202 I almost forgot about these millennial pink beauties! If you follow my recipes on a regular basis you know that I love colourful food, especially beetroot. There are quite a few beet recipes on this website. Some of them turn out in bright magenta, others in a reddish pink but this one turned out in […]

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I almost forgot about these millennial pink beauties! If you follow my recipes on a regular basis you know that I love colourful food, especially beetroot. There are quite a few beet recipes on this website. Some of them turn out in bright magenta, others in a reddish pink but this one turned out in an amazing millennial pink. So these beautiful homemade beet gnudi with roasted parsnips and crispy sage are not just for all foodies but also design lovers!It doesn’t matter if you call them gnudi, gnocchi or dumplings. Fact is they are incredibly delicious and surprisingly quick to make. I’ve used ricotta and cooked beet and blended it in my high speed blender.

If you don’t like beets so much, here is a green gnudi recipe with loads of herbs! Share your take on this beautiful homemade beet gnudi recipe or any other of my dishes! Tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your pics!

Beautiful homemade beet gnudi

Beautiful homemade beet gnudi with roasted parsnips and crispy sage 

  • 2-3 medium size parsnips
  • 1 bunch fresh sage
  • 150 gram cooked beetroot in cubes
  • 400 gram ricotta
  • 200 gram plain flour
  • 1 free range egg
  • 50 gram parmesan grated plus extra for serving
  • 125 gram butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  2. Peel the parsnips, quarter them lenghtwise and put them in a ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Put them into the oven and roast til golden brown, about 20 minutes. When ready, turn off the oven and let them rest until you are ready to arrange the plates. 

  3. For the beet gnudi: Put the cooked beet cubes into your high speed blender with half of your ricotta and blend until smooth. Now add the beet ricotta to the other half of your ricotta, parmesan, egg, nutmeg into a big bowl. Mix together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently mix in flour until dough just comes together. Tip it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide the dough into thirds, roll each piece to a 2 cm diameter rope, cut into 2 cm lengths into little pillows. 

  4. In the meantime bring a big pot with salted water to a boil. Cook gnudi, in batches, until they rise to the surface (takes about 2-3 minutes). Transfer with a skimming spoon into a sieve and drain with cold water.  

  5. Wash and pad dry the sage. 

  6. Cook butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add a few leaves of sage and wait until butter starts to brown. Add the gnudi and season to taste with salt and pepper.  

  7. Divide beet gnudi onto your plates, add roasted parsnips and crispy sage. Drizzle some nut butter over it. Sprinkle with some grated parmesan. Bon Appetit!  

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Homemade beet ravioli with Orange butter http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/homemade-beet-ravioli-orange-butter/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/homemade-beet-ravioli-orange-butter/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:24 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1192 When I was a child I didn’t like beetroot at all. With its earthy flavour and rich colour it was too healthy for my taste at that age. So here we are, about 30 years later and I really love beetroot. From beetroot risotto, to beetroot spread, pink beet dumplings or even as a smoothie, […]

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When I was a child I didn’t like beetroot at all. With its earthy flavour and rich colour it was too healthy for my taste at that age. So here we are, about 30 years later and I really love beetroot. From beetroot risotto, to beetroot spread, pink beet dumplings or even as a smoothie, I really love it! There are so many beet recipes but these homemade beet ravioli with orange butter and mint, is one of my favourites. Because the pairing of beetroot, orange and mint is simply amazing!Most noteworthy I really enjoy making pasta at home. It’s so satisfying to prepare and knead pasta dough. Of course making fresh pasta by hand is always a bit of a process – but such a treat to eat – so I love making this recipe for special occasions from Christmas to a birthday to a special Sunday family meal.As I mentioned preparing the pasta dough takes a bit of time but the filling is pretty simple. Basically it’s beetroot, parmesan and ricotta topped with orange zest, orange butter and mint. Not to forget, a bit of parmesan.

What is your favourite beetroot recipe? Please share your feedback and pics of your beet recipes with us. Tag me on Instagram as @fifthfloorkitchen and use #fifthfloorkitchen hashtag. Love to see your pics!

Homemade beet ravioli with Orange butter

Homemade beet ravioli with orange butter, orange zest and mint

pasta dough

  • 300 gram plain flour
  • 42 fresh free range eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 pinch salt

filling & topping

  • 2 medium beets (cooked and cut in 1 cm cubes)
  • 150 gram fresh ricotta
  • 30 gram fresh grated parmesan and some extra for serving
  • 1 small bunch parsley
  • 1 small bunch mint
  • 2-3 small twigs thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
  • zest of 1 orange
  • semolina for preparing the ravioli
  • 50 gram butter
  • 1 fresh free range egg for assembling the ravioli
  1. Sift the flour onto your work surface and make a well in the center, to drop the eggs and the water into the well. Use a fork and gently mix the eggs and then incorporate the flour from around the inside of the well. With the help of a scraper mix the ingredients. After a while the dough becomes thicker and you can start kneading it properly. Continue until you have a smooth, compact dough. Rub the outside or your dough with olive oil and knead it in. Cover the dough in cling film and set aside, for at least 15 minutes (up to 6 hours).

  2. For the filling: First set aside 2 tbsp of beet cubes for decoration. Mix the rest of the beets, ricotta, cheese, parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper (to taste) in a high speed blender until smooth. 

  3. Roll out the pasta dough with a pasta machine and put a tablespoon of filling on the lower side of the dough, about 4 cm apart from each filling. Mix the egg and with a brush, brush around the filling. Fold over the upper side of the dough and press down the dough around the filling. Use a pasta cutter to stamp them out or pasta roller, making sure that each one is sealed well. Let them rest on a plate covered with semolina until you’ve made the whole batch.

  4. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and put the ravioli gently into the pot. The pasta should float when cooked. Gently scoop them out with a slotted spoon and drain with some cold water.

  5. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan on gentle heat and and add orange zest (keep a bit for decoration). Keep an eye onto the butter, don’t let it get brown! 

  6. Now carefully lay the ravioli into the orange butter and cover with melted butter. Place them on your plates and add a few beet cubes, drizzle with orange zest, parmesan and not to forget fresh chopped mint. Bon Appetit!

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Pumpkin orzo with creamy burrata and fresh basil http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/pumpkin-orzo-creamy-burrata-fresh-basil/ http://fifthfloor.kitchen/recipes/main/pumpkin-orzo-creamy-burrata-fresh-basil/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:46:48 +0000 http://fifthfloor.kitchen/?p=1093 I’m one of the biggest pasta lovers. I love pasta in every size and shape, with all the different sauces and different colours. The only that can go wrong when I cook pasta is the amount. I always cook too much pasta. I’ve got a whole cupboard full of pasta in different shapes. One of […]

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I’m one of the biggest pasta lovers. I love pasta in every size and shape, with all the different sauces and different colours. The only that can go wrong when I cook pasta is the amount. I always cook too much pasta. I’ve got a whole cupboard full of pasta in different shapes. One of my favourite pasta recipes is this pumpkin orzo with creamy burrata and loads of fresh basil. Orzo sometimes also called rizoni is a small cut pasta in the shape of a giant grain of rice. It’s perfect for soups or creamy dishes like this dish. This pumpkin orzo with creamy burrata is a bit like a risotto just instead of rice I use orzo. The combination of sweet pumpkin, fresh basil and creamy burrata will send you on a little holiday to Italy.

This recipe is not only a wonderful weeknight dinner it’s also a delicious alternative to the usual risotto for your romantic candle light dinner. Make sure you use loads of fresh basil and real burrata. Mozzarella definitely won’t do the trick here!

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pumpkin orzo with creamy burrata and loads of fresh basil

Delicious orzo pasta with creamy burrata and loads of fresh basil

  • 300 gram orzo
  • 1 small Hokkaido pumpkin
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 150 ml white wine
  • 100 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 burrata
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • aleppo pepper
  • 0,5 lime
  1. Cook the orzo al dente according to the package instructions.

  2. Wash the Hokkaido pumpkin and cut it in small 1 cm cubes. You don’t need to peel the Hokkaido pumpkin but of course if you prefer it without skin you can peel it. 

  3. Wash and gently pad dry the fresh basil. Chop 3/4 of the basil roughly and keep the rest for decoration. 

  4. Heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan. When the oil is hot add the pumpkin cubes and give it a stir. Let them roast for about 7 minutes and then deglaze with white wine. Let the white wine reduce and after about 3 minutes add the vegetable stock. Now let it simmer for another 7 minutes. 

  5. Add the orzo to the pumpkin sauce and give it a good stir. Season to taste with salt, pepper, aleppo pepper, the chopped basil and a dash of lime juice. Give it a good stir. 

  6. Arrange the orzo pasta on your plate and divide the burrata over your pasta. Add some fresh basil leaves, some extra freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Bon appetit!

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