What we in Switzerland call soup-chickens (Suppenhühner) are old laying hens that have stopped producing enough eggs. So as long as we eat eggs, there will be soup-chickens! Unfortunately, because they take a long time to cook, there is a lack of demand for laying hen chickens and most of them are disposed of as…
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Lemon Curd Tartelettes! Tangy and Sweet Citrus Creations
I have been planning to create my own take on lemon curd tartelettes ever since I first ate a lemon tarte once during a holiday in the UK, where I absolutely fell in love with those tangy-sweet delights! So long story short: You have to try them – I promise you, you will nto regret…
Winter is here: Potato and Savoy Cabbage Gratin
There is no time like a cold winter evening to enjoy this heart-warming, seasonal and (reasonably) healthy potato and savoy cabbage gratin! For me, gratins are comfortfood per excellance and – as I simply love savoy cabbage – this one in particular I could eat almost everyday! This is a vegetarian version, but if you…
Winter Pesto Two Ways: Pesto Rosso and Porcini Pesto
I love giving away delicious homemade culinary gifts! This idea in particular is a lovely savory treat for the winter season – when you don’t have fresh basil in your garden but still crave for pesto! They are incredibly easy to make and don’t take a lot of time, so it’s a…
Celebrate Truffle Season with Homemade Gnocchi on Creamy Truffle Sauce
It’s black truffle season (you can get them all year long, of course, but in between December and February black truffle season peaks, with the truffles achieving their most intense flavor and aroma). So this little gnocchi and truffle dish is a wonderful way to celebrate this seasonal highlight. For me, truffles always are festive,…
Homemade Gnocchi: The Basics
Homemade Gnocchi! The way to win anyone’s heart, at least if you ask me. Those little potato goodies are actually quite simple to make, you just need a little bit of time on your hands – and they are so worth it. This easy gnocchi recipe is taken from my favorite basics cookbook (in German), TipTopf. The…
Seasonal Apple Cinnamon Buns with a Ricotta Glaze
These sticky cinnamon buns are always a highlight, and for me, they are a special pick me up on cold, grey winter Sundays and when paired with seasonal fruits, such as apples – or you could also do them with pears, of course.So, as to not keep you waiting for your sweettreat, here we go:…
Celebrating the End of Pumpkin Season with a lovely Pumpkin and Orange Soup
It’s mid-January and that means one thing for me: Eat as much pumpkin as possible before the season is over! This soup is perfect as a tasty and colour-popping starter topped with lovely curry croutons or as a simple and healthy weeknight dinner dish (I usually leave of the croutons for that one). Ingredients (4-6…
Quick and Easy 5 Minute Appetizer: Whole-grain Bread with Salmon and Goat’s Cheese
You’re having friends over but no time to cook? Keep calm, it doesn’t always have to be an elaborate meal or a time-intensive recipe in order to impress. These slices of whole-grain bread are topped within 5 minutes and yet look gorgeous and are sure to spark joy when served to your guests as a…
No Waste Arancini stuffed with Mushroom and Ricotta
Arancini are fried and stuffed rice balls and an absolute favourite of mine in terms of how you can use your leftovers, using this week’s leftover Risotto Milanese. Classically, arancini are filled with a ragu of minced meat, tomato sauce and mozarella, this time, however, I stuffed the fried rice balls with ricotta and mushrooms…