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”
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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”
Stovetop Beef Chili
Outside, the trees are turning various shades of yellow, orange and red which means that it’s time to break out my favorite soup recipes! Beef chili is a true classic that comes together quickly. Yet it took me some time to find a recipe that doesn’t require any kind of crockpot, Instapot, etc. and canContinue reading “Stovetop Beef Chili”
Easy sweet and spicy chicken
Growing up, sweet and sour chicken was one of my favorite dishes and my standard order whenever we visited a Chinese restaurant. Looking back on it now, it is very clear that the Chinese food you could get in Germany in the 90s wasn’t very authentic. Through travels and moving to a more urban area,Continue reading “Easy sweet and spicy chicken”
Sweet and hearty “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with goat cream cheese and apples
This recipe is a great alternative to a more traditional tarte flambé (click here for my recipe) which features bacon bits and large amounts of onions. The sweet apples and tart goat cheese spread play off each other really well, while caramelized onions and chopped walnuts contribute smaller accents. You can serve it as aContinue reading “Sweet and hearty “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with goat cream cheese and apples”
Vegetarian Baked Beans
With the current low temperatures, I am rediscovering oven-baked dishes. I stumbled upon this Baked Beans recipe by Wholy Goodness via the Kptn Cook app. It is really easy to make and hits just the right spot if you’re looking for a hearty vegetarian fall recipe. I added a pepper to the original recipe forContinue reading “Vegetarian Baked Beans”
Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Puttanesca
Puttanesca sauce is a flavorful alternative to meat-based sauces. It is only slightly more complex to make than a simple marinara but packs a punch of briny, salty flavors thanks to dark kalamata olives and capers. Original recipes typically feature sardines, but I just skip them for an easy vegetarian version. If you’re buying darkContinue reading “Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Puttanesca”
