German recipe below This recipe is inspired by one of my most-used cookbooks, “The American Cookbook” by Caroline Bretherton. The original recipe required quite a few spices and also uses shrimp which my husband doesn’t eat, so I’ve simplified it. You can also deviate from my version and use any proteins and vegetables that youContinue reading “One-Pot Pastalaya Stew”
Author Archives: Not So Glamorous Kitchen
Apple Peach Crumble
German recipe below Is there anything better on a rainy day than a hot sweet treat right from the oven? For a slightly more complex crumble, I like to mix two kinds of fruit, but if you just have apples on hand, this will taste great as well. This recipe makes about four portions ifContinue reading “Apple Peach Crumble”
Weeknight tuna penne
German recipe below This recipe is perfect for those weeknight pasta cravings. It comes together in twenty minutes and uses pantry staples. Depending on how much sauce you like on your pasta, you should have enough for three to four generous helpings. It also freezes and reheats well. What you will need – 300 -350Continue reading “Weeknight tuna penne”
Crispy Chickpea Wraps
German recipe below These wraps are a great and quick alternative to meat-based wraps. I use a garlicky yogurt sauce which perfectly matches the slightly spicy chickpeas. If you don’t like spice at all or are making this recipe with kids, you can also omit the hot sauce for the chickpeas and add some driedContinue reading “Crispy Chickpea Wraps”
Turkish Lentil Soup
German recipe below I recently downloaded the recipe app KptnCook to get out of my current cooking rut. Their recipe for an Anatolian recipe makes a wonderful soup that hits all the right spots: Colorful, packed with flavor and supereasy to make! I served it with some store-bought pita bread for a light lunch. ThisContinue reading “Turkish Lentil Soup”
Fluffy cinnamon buns
German recipe below These cinnamon buns are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. If you like, you can also add a sugar or cream cheese frosting. Make sure to factor in enough time for your dough to rise several times to get really fluffy buns. The recipe makes about 12 pieces. What you willContinue reading “Fluffy cinnamon buns”
Comforting “Kaiserschmarrn” Pancake bites
Whether it’s pancakes, waffles or crépes – sweet main dishes have a special place in my heart. They’re great comfort foods and come together with pantry staples. “Kaiserschmarrn” is a traditional Austrian dish, my recipe fittingly comes from a small cookbook, Wiener Spezialitäten, which we bought while visiting Vienna (also available on amazon). The recipeContinue reading “Comforting “Kaiserschmarrn” Pancake bites”
Easy honey mustard sauce
Great for burgers or as a dipping sauce, makes 4 servings What turns a good burger into a great burger? For me, it’s the sauces! This recipe for an easy honey mustard sauce uses pantry staples and comes together in 3 minutes top. I really like it on a classic beef burger with cheddar cheese,Continue reading “Easy honey mustard sauce”
My favorite lasagna recipe
This recipe easily makes enough lasagna for six people – if your household is smaller or you don’t want leftovers for a couple of days (but then again, who doesn’t love leftovers?), I recommend sizing down the ingredients. Personally, I also like a very pasta-heavy lasagna, unlike what you will get in most restaurants. IfContinue reading “My favorite lasagna recipe”
My (not so) glamorous kitchen 