Confit Jerusalem artichokes are a really lovely side dish for potatoes and meat, and especially for Christmas dinner! You’re probably familiar with the delicacy confit de canard – or confit duck – where the meat undergoes an extensive preparation and cooking process and simmers in its own fat for several hours until it is super … Read more
Classic tarte au citron – the elegant French lemon tart with burnt meringue on top. Tarte au citron tastes simply heavenly! That’s the best way to describe it. My husband is completely in love with this insanely delicious, fresh, and sweet tart, so I make sure not to go too long without serving it to … Read more
Homemade Béarnaise Mayonnaise in no time! If you have just under 2 minutes, there’s no excuse not to dive into making your own mayo that tastes like béarnaise sauce. What’s not to like? It just requires an immersion blender and a tall glass/bowl. This mayo can be used for many things, but we prefer to … Read more
Grab the mandoline and get ready to serve the most delicious ultra-crispy Pommes Pailles! Here you might be thinking, “Pommes… a what?” The name Pommes Pailles, pronounced [pom:pai], is (of course) French and means “potato straw,” which perfectly describes what Pommes Pailles are: Small, thin, and very delicate “mini-french fries.” Pommes Pailles can be served … Read more
Simple recipe for classic French apple tart: Tarte Tatin. Whether the story behind this “upside-down” apple tart is purely branding or if the Tatin sisters truly created the tart by accident remains unclear, but the story nonetheless adds a charming twist to this delicious, caramelized apple tart classic. Tarte Tatin allegedly has its roots in … Read more
When delicate, white asparagus and fresh fjord shrimp come together in perfect harmony. This is the perfect summer dish to enjoy on the terrace! Okay, fair is fair. I actually made this on a regular weekday. My fishmonger on Ingerslevs Boulevard was closed – and what does one do then? Well, I ended up buying … Read more
With its intense, rich flavor, Sauce Bordelaise is a classic in French cuisine! Even a few drops of this red wine sauce provide an entirely new taste experience to the simplest beef cut—and it magically complements a good rösti or fried potatoes. The name, Bordelaise, refers to garnishes or sauces whose main element is wine. … Read more
This delightful baked mashed potatoes with egg yolks is easy to make and looks incredibly beautiful on the plate. The mashed potatoes are mixed with egg yolks and placed in a piping bag. They taste delicious and can be piped into all kinds of patterns, allowing you to both impress your guests or make them … Read more
There is currently a bit of a playtime happening in my kitchen as I’m testing a lot of new desserts. The small delicious French macarons are fun to work with – even though the batter sometimes gives me trouble. But playing with colors and flavors is fun. And over time, I might become really good, … Read more
Delicious and tasty stew, perfect for a cold day. The dish originates from Provence, but here it has been interpreted into a more Danish version, where the celeriac has been replaced with parsnips and parsley roots, the amount of garlic has been slightly reduced, and it is topped with delightful and crispy kale. The dish … Read more