Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Czech republic, Austria, Hungary….we are still on the road in our amazing camper Gloria. I try to cook something different every day, but sometimes it’s just not possible. Tonight I love to share this recipe, inspired by one of Ottolenghi’s recipes. Excuse me for using farro again as ingredient. What … More On the road
We did an amazing hike ( Reinaknuten) today. We hesitated to stay on the starting point, but it was too obvious camping was not allowed ( what’s the difference between camping and parking?). We continued our way and arrived near Dam Lyngsvatn, a beautiful spot which made us believe we landed on the moon. What … More What a beautiful camping spot
We crossed the famous bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö Friday evening. The sun was shining ( for the 📷) and allowed us to have breakfast outside the following morning. Since then…..💦, but let’s not complain. The Scandinavian people still give us the impression summer is in the air by wearing shorts and sandals. It’s a … More Our first days in Sweden
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 🤩
Even in summer I use my oven almost daily. Especially when I’m going to the pottery class, it’s super to prepare dinner in advance. Today’s recipe is is based on vegetables, chickpea and tahini. Start with the vegetables. Remove the skin of 500 grams of carrots. Chop. Spread in an oven dish. Wash 1 big … More Prepare in the oven, serve at room temperature
We have some leftovers from our yesterday’s dinner party, but not enough for an entire meal. Considering the Middle Eastern style, I found some inspiration online. Cut 1 eggplant of 400 grams in slices of 1 cm. Mix 1 large table spoon of rose harissa with 2 table spoons of olive oil. Brush the mixture … More All in one oven dishes with mainly vegetables are my absolute favorites
We love carrots. It’s one of the in between snacks and even Oskar is also a big fan. In the following recipe carrots steal the show. Clean 1 kg of young carrots. Cut them lengthwise in 4. Spread in a tajine. Mix with 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1 chopped onion, 2 teaspoons of cumin powder, … More Vegetarian food at its best
Although no trip to Belgium and no big family dinner, I’m so grateful to spend a cosy time in our own house with Iris and our pets. Mirco, the fishmonger, still had, exceptionally, 7 oysters left which are perfect as appetizer, so simple and pure. A traditional grandma’s tomato soup (A super easy tomato soup) … More Cooking for 2 on Christmas day
The Ottolenghi’s test kitchen cookbook is amazing. I can’t repeat it enough. Tonight’s za’atar salmon with tahini is so 😋. I increase the amount of vegetables, decrease the amount of tahini and add roasted sweet potato as side dish. Remove the bones of a beautiful piece of salmon filet. Mirco, the fishmonger, already removed the … More Easy and delicious
A few days before people are arriving I ask for a wish list for breakfast and dinner. Ingrid and Guido will be here in approximately 5h. Time enough to prepare a simple fennel soup, fresh bread and a stew with polpo. Boil 1,5 kilo of frozen polpo for 1h in plain water. Chop 1 large … More A wish list
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