Lunch – My (not so) glamorous kitchen

Herb Meatballs with Homemade Tsatsiki

Meatballs were always a daunting thing for me to make as they would fall apart in the pan quite easily. The solution? Rely on your oven instead of the stove top for evenly browned meatballs every time. This particularly recipe uses a lot of fresh herbs, garlic and onion for great flavor, which perfectly fitsContinue reading “Herb Meatballs with Homemade Tsatsiki”

Mediterranean Beef Puff Pastries

There is something deeply comforting about biting into a warm, flaky, buttery puff pastry. Clearly, they’re not the healthiest food out there, but you can always lighten up your meal by serving them alongside a salad or a generous helping of fresh vegetables. For this recipe, you will use store-bought puff pastry and really focusContinue reading “Mediterranean Beef Puff Pastries”

Sushi Bowl with Teriyaki Chicken

Whenever we go out to eat (remember when that was still a thing?), I love to order dishes that feature a lot of different ingredients, especially sauces and toppings. Sushi bowls are a great example for that – and you can make your own at home quite easily! Asides from a base of seasoned sushiContinue reading “Sushi Bowl with Teriyaki Chicken”

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

This year has started off fairly cold for us and I definitely have to push myself to get outside after spending 8 hours a day at home in front of a computer screen. It does get easier though if you know that there will be a hearty, hot meal waiting for you once you getContinue reading “Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili”

German Lentils and Pasta (Linsen mit Spätzle)

Especially before and after opulent holiday meals, I find myself craving really simple yet hearty homemade dishes. This recipe is a classic for a post- or pre-Christmas lunch, but the combination of carbs and carbs also makes it a great choice during the whole winter season. Spätzle are a special kind of German pasta (IContinue reading “German Lentils and Pasta (Linsen mit Spätzle)”

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Bowls are a huge hit in my household during the summer. I was a little surprised when my husband asked for this chicken bowl in early winter – but more than happy to make it as it comes together quickly. It combines a lot of warm and hearty flavors with a touch of acid forContinue reading “Mediterranean Chicken Bowl”