Skærising is a fish that often flies under the radar here in Denmark. It’s a shame because it is a great alternative to plaice and pollock. The fish doesn’t require much preparation to become extremely tasty. I usually gourmet salt the fish beforehand, making it juicier and more delicious.
Delicious and homemade pasta is always a hit. It only requires 3 ingredients and a bit of patience. I still don’t have a pasta machine, so you can easily make tasty and delicious pasta without one. I use a rolling pin that helps me, and I actually think it’s quite cozy to use it instead … Read more
Delicious and tasty chili con carne. This is my own version of the flavorful Mexican dish, and it takes only inspiration from the original, as I have used celery and carrots in the recipe. I have done this to limit the amount of meat in the dish. This certainly doesn’t make the dish any less … Read more
Spaghetti with meat sauce is an all-time classic in most everyday kitchens, and with good reason. It is a “pleaser dish” with lots of umami, fat, and soft textures. I have two variants: one with meat (this recipe) and one without meat, which you can read about here. I always serve a fresh bitter green … Read more
In Italy, they would shake their heads at us Danes if they saw how we eat spaghetti bolognese. Here at home, it is a relatively quickly made meat sauce served with spaghetti, whereas in Italy it is a slow-cooked dish (ragu/ragout) consisting of a vegetable base and meat cooked over a long period of time. … Read more
Delightful and simple salad with plenty of flavor. The fresh herbs complement the rich feta cheese and the slightly tart blueberries well. The recipe is super easy and only takes 5 minutes to make. Blueberries, feta, and herbs
I love a good burger patty. It’s quick to make and tastes delicious, but without spices, it can be a bit bland. My version takes a Middle Eastern twist as a variant of the Turkish köfte, which are meatballs with paprika, garlic, chili, cumin, and thyme. Feel free to use whatever spices you have on … Read more
Easy recipe for a delicious homemade steak sandwich with a touch of luxury. The homemade bun is spread with truffle mayonnaise, and the meat is pan-seared 180-day dry-aged Sashi AAA striploins/ribeye steaks. You can take many directions, but essentially it’s about placing a sliced steak between two toasted pieces of bread along with dressing and … Read more
Homemade bacon cheeseburger where almost everything is homemade. Crispy dry-cured bacon, soft and fluffy burger buns, homemade minced meat, and pickled red onions. I still haven’t had the courage to make my own cheddar cheese yet, but maybe one day 🙂 I have long been fascinated by how to make the perfect burger patty, and … Read more
Is the thought of tender and juicy duck legs also a bit too hard for you to resist? Then this is probably one of the easiest and most delicious recipes for duck legs I know. The potatoes are almost confit in the duck fat from the leg, which is also on the rich side – … Read more