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”
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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”
Chickpea Curry with Crispy Halloumi Bites
I am usually a big fan of meals that take thirty minutes or less to make. I am however willing to spend more time for anything stew- or soup-like – especially if cooking it for longer means creamier textures and more intense flavors. And dishes that taste even better when you reheat them the nextContinue reading “Chickpea Curry with Crispy Halloumi Bites”
Bacon Egg Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a really classic dish from the French region Alsace. The egg, bacon and cream tarte is usually more of a fall dish, but tastes great whenever it’s cold and windy outside and you just want to wrap yourself in a blanket. Although it takes some time to prepare and bake, the singleContinue reading “Bacon Egg Quiche Lorraine”
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)”
Easy homemade Mac and Cheese
To me, Mac and Cheese are pretty much the biggest comfort food out there. I mean, combining pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce and some crunchy breadcrumbs already sounds like a genius concept, so where could you go wrong? German restaurants, however, haven’t quite figured out yet how to make good Mac and Cheese –Continue reading “Easy homemade Mac and Cheese”
Buttery Pear and Goat Cheese Galette
Hearty baked goods are among my favorite things to make during fall and winter. A galette admittedly isn’t the healthiest option among them – but there are few things as delicious as the warm, flaky and buttery crust. This recipe for a galette featuring ripe pears and creamy goat cream cheese comes together really quickly.Continue reading “Buttery Pear and Goat Cheese Galette”
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”
My (not so) glamorous kitchen 