A classic from the Italian-American cuisine: Breaded chicken breast, delightful tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan – it’s a guaranteed hit. Here served just with a green salad – but pasta for the extra hungry is also fine. A classic from the Italian-American cuisine.
Delicious baked figs with grated cheese and rosemary, I noticed that there were figs on sale and I knew I had some aged cheddar at home. So of course, it was an obvious choice for a little afternoon snack. They can be used as we did, as a snack, but can also be part of … Read more
My mother-in-law has a lot of Hokkaidos, so one needs to find alternative ways to use them. Hokkaido is great to use in baked goods, both rolls and cakes. They “work” exactly like carrots, making the baked goods super delicious and moist. I’ve experimented with one that I think turned out really well. Of course, … Read more
Scrambled eggs work well for all meals of the day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Moreover, it is easy to make and, as a bonus, it is packed with protein. I chose to serve mine with protein rye bread and ketchup, but there are truly many options for delicious accompaniments. Omelette works well for any meal … Read more
Salad on the table today…? Then maybe it could be this one; simple, delightful, and summery – that perfectly describes this colorful salad. It includes spinach, arugula, watermelon, avocado, edamame beans, and feta… all tossed in a lime dressing with a hint of honey – sweet, fresh, and just top-notch deliciousness… Watermelon and feta taste … Read more
Considerations about dinner…? Or maybe lunch… try this delightful pie… Pie is delicious year-round and wonderful on warm summer days when you don’t want something too heavy. This one is made with sun-ripened tomatoes, chorizo, spinach, and potatoes, and as my partner said, “really good.” It’s just the right amount of gooey, with freshness and … Read more
Baked feta is a classic dish served in Turkey and Greece, both as a dish on its own and as part of a meze spread. There are many recipes for this dish, but it always includes feta and honey and often also tomatoes, onions, and olives. The dish tastes amazing with focaccia with rosemary and figs. … Read more
Lightning-fast and delicious Italian dish: Cacio e Pepe. This delightful dish can be made in under 15 minutes and consists “only” of spaghetti, parmesan, olive oil, and black peppercorns. Quick and delicious Italian dish: Cacio e Pepe. This delightful dish can be made in under 15 minutes and consists “only” of spaghetti, parmesan, olive oil, … Read more
Cuban sandwich – you can definitely spend some time on that in the kitchen… “Cubano” – or Cuban sandwich originates from Florida. What makes it special is the marinated pork – and the particular Cuban bread. However, it can also be made with other types of bread.
Burrata & fresh tomato salad – I love food that not only tastes great but is also beautiful to look at. This salad takes 15 minutes to make, and you have ALL the good stuff on one plate: Burrata cheese, on a crunchy base of arugula and spinach, and crispy flavorful tomatoes with homemade green … Read more