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
A dish that could be worthy of a Michelin restaurant: Avocado in “coal” tempura batter. Food is much more than just nourishment. Food is an experience, and when we dine out, we often expect a holistic experience of sensory impressions and surprises. Dishes that initially do not look particularly edible have been a trend in … Read more
Crispy salmon skin chips. “What??” you’re thinking now, but hold on a second before you run away! Salmon skin might not immediately be the first thing you associate with a delicious snack. You’re probably thinking: “Fish scales? No thanks!”. But what if we tell you that the skin doesn’t have to end up in the … Read more
It’s quite obvious to bake a number cake when there’s a birthday to celebrate! Last year, I baked a rather whimsically decorated number cake for my daughter’s 2nd birthday, and that cake brought quite a few smiles to the faces of both children and adults 🙂 Inspired by the Black Magic cake, I decided to … Read more
The key to the juiciest sous vide chops with root vegetable purée and potatoes. The word “chops” might trigger a little tick in some because chops have a reputation for becoming a dry and dull affair. The keyword here is the cooking method! The issue, in part, is that many tend to cook pork chops … Read more
This sous vide-cooked Teres Major, served with Pommes Duchesse, cold béarnaise cream, and a rich onion marmalade, is one of the most delightful yet easiest dishes I’ve tackled recently. Teres Major is a premium beef cut! It resembles the tenderloin in both appearance and texture, but in terms of flavor, Teres Major far outshines the … Read more
These super delicious mini apple tarts are made with perhaps the world’s best tart dough! Apple tart is a classic dessert that spans across several countries, and each culture has its own version of the apple tart. The French version, Tarte Tatin, for instance, is topped with caramelized apples. A classic Swedish “apple tart” is … 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
Grill season has started, and it calls for all kinds of wonderful side dishes for the barbecue table! Why not try a different version of the classic potato salad with crème fraîche? In this potato salad, the potatoes are tossed with a homemade green pesto, and trust me when I say that the taste of … Read more
Here at home, we are absolutely crazy about anything that has to do with Béarnaise, and especially now that grilling season has started, we are making Béarnaise in all sorts of variations! At the same time, potato salad is almost an obligatory side dish on the grill and summer table, so why not combine the … Read more