Broccoli is a versatile ingredient. In today’s dinner tahini will be responsible for the flavor. Boil 120 grams of farro al dente. I use almost 700 grams of broccoli. Wash it, remove the hard parts of the stem and chop it all in smaller parts. Mix 2 table spoons of tahini with 2 teaspoon of … More I love this one, I hope you do too
In search of cooking inspiration I remembered I could read delicious.nl online. As we are still on our roadtrip, I found some doable recipes. My visit to a Finnish supermarket was successful, I could find almost all ingredients. For tonight I bought 1 kilo of beetroot, 50 grams of chorizo, 150 grams of a creamy … More Inspired by delicious.nl
Still cooking passionately, although it could seem like I’m not. This one is too perfect not to share. I was inspired by Georgina Hayden’s new book ‘ Greek, recipes for every day ‘. My version is, of course, a bit ‘healthier 😀. Eggplant is an awesome ingredient, but you have to prepare it with care … More Tarte tatin with eggplant 🤩
After 5 weeks of traveling to Belgium, to South Africa , back to Belgium we are finally back home. It was a real intense time, in a positive way. Coming home includes lots of laundry and, of course, filling an empty fridge with good food. I’m pretty convinced the Irma and her family were happy … More Do you like beetroot? I do!
We enjoy the long Italian summer. Weekends are so much more relaxed if you can spend time outside, especially when you have a pool A ‘bloody mary- shrimp salad is more than welcome to finish a peaceful Sunday. Mix 1 large table spoon of concentrated tomato puree with 2 teaspoons of Worcester sauce, 2 teaspoons … More Still summer
In October I finally found a ceramics class nearby. I always dreamed of doing that. After 10 lessons with lovely people and Jacqueline, our amazing teacher, I’m convinced this hobby will become a new passion, without neglecting my other passions. Our everyday candlelight dinner is completely docV’style. Ottolenghi, Delicious.nl and Sabrina Ghayour are a perfect … More New passion
I’m a passionate cook, but my preferred recipes are simple, healthy, colorful and no waste. Now and again, I try something more ‘fancy’. Delicious.nl dedicated an article on Kobe Desramaults’new pop-up restaurant in Sicily. I was immediately inspired by the recipes. As starter, a combination of calamari, stracciatella ( the inner part of burrata), pistachio … More Imitating star chefs
A starter for 4p is often a perfect portion for 2 as a complete meal. In the last edition of Delicious.nl Merijn Tol, a cookbook writer, presents her new book. The Iraqi labneh with eggplant inspires me for my version,because sadly enough I can’t find every single ingredient. For 2p, slice 2 large eggplants in … More This will will become a favorite one
Buy fresh calamari. Ask Mirco or your fishmonger to clean them for you. A portion of 300-350 grams is a perfect for 2p. Store in the freezer if you can’t prepare them on the same day. Defrost, rinse and chop. Chop and fry 4 garlic cloves and 1 chili in a drizzle of olive oil. … More I’m still in love with Italy…
Jim has arrived in our village. He will be house-and dog-sitting at Diane’s place. We’ll ignore his jetlag and invite him for lunch ( we= the alpha ladies, Anria, Diane and myself and our dogs, Bonnie, Aragon and Oskar😉). It’s a beautiful day to spend time on our terrace, from which you have a fabulous … More Ideal lunch for lovely people
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