It’s the season for Brussels sprouts, but Brussels sprouts can really divide opinions. Either you like them – or you definitely don’t. And it’s probably because the Brussels sprouts haven’t been cooked correctly. Brussels sprouts should neither be mushy, overcooked, nor – well – taste like “farts”. How should Brussels sprouts be prepared? Brussels … Read more
We love pie at home and really try to minimize our food waste as much as possible. Therefore, we often have what I usually call “Clean Out the Fridge Pie” on a busy weekday. Basically, there are almost no limits to the direction you can take, as long as you have a good pie crust … Read more
It’s pumpkin season, and perhaps you’ve already indulged in ample amounts of pumpkin, whether pickled, mashed, in pie, or as soup. In fact, it was just a few days ago that I created my colorful, black Halloween burger, which was a hit, especially with the 4-year-old at home! A black burger – yes, she probably … Read more
If you have tomatoes in your garden, they are likely still green at this time of the year. But they can still easily be used in cooking. Since they have a very tart flavor, green tomatoes won’t be suitable for every recipe. However, you can fry them, make chutney… …and green tomatoes are really delicious … Read more
Different roasted root vegetables are not only a very beautiful side dish, but they are also incredibly delicious and flavorful in many dishes. When root vegetables go into the oven, their natural sweetness really comes out, which pairs superbly with, for instance, a delicious piece of meat. I served this batch of root vegetables with … Read more
Pickled pumpkin can be used in many delightful contexts. Just like pickled red onions, pickled beets, or cucumbers, pickled pumpkin can provide a lovely tangy and crunchy twist to a dish. We were given a Halloween pumpkin by my in-laws, and such a pumpkin is huge! So, what should we do with such a giant? … Read more
The cooler times call for delicious, warming soups. And cauliflower soup is truly delicious and easy food for a busy everyday. Plus, it’s incredibly cheap! And now I generally love soup. Both the traditional ones like chicken soup, potato/leek soup, and Jerusalem artichoke soup, but also the exotic kinds! Here I might make Wonton soup … Read more
The sous vide method is not only brilliant for cooking meat – far from it! Here you get the recipe for perfectly cooked carrots using sous vide. I used some different colored carrots, but the recipe is, of course, the same whether you use the “ordinary” orange ones 🙂
Does zucchini cake sound boring? Think again! It’s not without reason that zucchini cake is a hit across the internet. Zucchini helps to make a cake really mushy and moist. The wonderful zucchinis are in season right now, and if you’re one of those who have zucchini in your garden, you know that they can … Read more
Whether you have incorporated a single or multiple meat-free days, or if you have chosen to go 100% meat-free, there are several good meat-free alternatives out there. – and you don’t have to miss the meatballs at all! You can actually make delicious lentil meatballs using many of the ingredients you already have in your … Read more