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”
Category Archives: Main Courses
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”
Black Bean Mango Bowl
I think combining sweet and hearty flavors is always a good idea. Do you need proof? Then try this recipe for a black bean mango bowl that combines a Mexican-flavored black bean and pepper stew with fresh mango cubes and rice. This is a great dish for hot days, but also works well during fallContinue reading “Black Bean Mango Bowl”
Flavorful Panzanella Salad
With fall quickly approaching, we’re enjoying the last wave of summer dishes – and panzanella salads are a great example for that. This one combines the flavors of fully ripened tomatoes with fresh cucumbers, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic and crispy bread bites roasted in olive oil – an Italian dream come true. You canContinue reading “Flavorful Panzanella Salad”
Sweet Potato and Bean Enchiladas
What makes this recipe filling despite few ingredients, is the choice of vegetables. Sweet potatoes, kidney beans and corn provide enough starch to keep you going without any protein. Relying on pantry staples also makes this a great option for a spontaneous veggie-packed dinner. This recipe makes four portions. German recipe below What you willContinue reading “Sweet Potato and Bean Enchiladas”
Hearty Taco Salad
This recipe is high on the list of meals that immediately make my husband smile. While it’s quite far from a “healthy” salad, it is also one of my favorites for a fairly quick, yet super-flavorful Saturday lunch. Where does the flavor come from? First off, there’s the beef which is seasoned with garlic, cumin,Continue reading “Hearty Taco Salad”
Easy “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with sour cream and bacon
German recipe below Tarte flambé is a very traditional dish in the French Alsace and bordering German regions. Most people love to eat it in the fall along with a glass of new wine – but for me it’s really a year-round affair. The dough is super-simple, the only thing to keep in mind isContinue reading “Easy “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with sour cream and bacon”
My (not so) glamorous kitchen 