A delicious dish with plenty of grilled flavor. The charred pointed cabbage pairs well with a creamy Jerusalem artichoke purée, a tender piece of presa, and finally a touch of grilled lemon juice and winter truffle on top. The truffle can of course be omitted, but it adds the final 5 percent. Iberico Presa, perhaps … Read more
Delicious white asparagus is simply one of spring’s greatest joys, if you ask me. Although the asparagus season is short, pairing them with white/rosé wine, poached eggs, or Hollandaise sauce is a match made in heaven. I love pickling white asparagus and cooking them sous vide, but here I have grilled them. Here they are … Read more
Are you familiar with the delightful sweet chili sauce enjoyed with spring rolls, noodle dishes, torpedo shrimp, dumplings? It sounds complicated to make, but in under 10 minutes you can make it yourself, and the only “exotic” ingredient required is rice vinegar. Most of the other ingredients you should already have in your kitchen. The … Read more
Homemade Red Wine Sauce A perfect red wine sauce can work WONDERS in a sea of dishes and is especially a guaranteed hit for the New Year’s Eve menu. Conversely, a dull red wine sauce can really bring down the entire taste experience. So, how should a perfect red wine sauce taste? It naturally depends … Read more
A pork roast sandwich is essentially a burger/sandwich with slices of pork roast, crispy pork cracklings, red cabbage, and cucumber salad as filling. In this recipe, we have used leftovers from a meal with pork roast, brown gravy, pickled cucumbers, and red cabbage, so this dish is perfect, for example, the day after Christmas Eve. … Read more
Homemade chili sauce, it’s strong, but most people can handle it. I am fortunate that my wife grows both tomatoes and chilies, so of course we need to take advantage of that. We love spicy food at home, so we often use chili sauce and kimchi in our cooking. This chili sauce is mild but … Read more
Here is the recipe for braised pork belly with an easy blanquette sauce, peas, bacon, and grilled pointed cabbage This dish is perfect for a weekend meal or a cozy evening with friends/family. Here comes the recipe for braised pork with an easy blanquette sauce, peas, bacon and grilled pointed cabbage…
I love sauce and umami, and therefore I must admit that I don’t venture much into the vegan kitchen. Nevertheless, there’s so much curiosity in me that I often feel like trying to see if vegan versions can measure up to the “real” ones. For the longest time, I’ve wanted to make this recipe, and … Read more
Meatballs Italian style. Of course, they should be eaten with pasta and my homemade tomato sauce. I always choose ground veal and pork with a high-fat content and give the meatballs a hard sear in the pan. This dish is a surefire hit among children and adults and is often on the menu at our … Read more
My take on a delightful vegetarian lasagna, consisting of eggplant, tomato sauce, parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Even though there is no meat or pasta sheets in this dish, I promise you won’t be disappointed. There’s plenty of substance and umami, and you won’t miss the meat. The eggplant is fried and layered with the tomato sauce … Read more