Recently, while strolling through the woods, I discovered a wild Mirabelle tree loaded with ripe, golden fruit. I ate as much as I could and decided to come back the next day with a container to collect more Mirabelle to cook a very tasty jam. I thought about what special note I could add to … Read more
The first time I tried a zucchini cake was at my grandmother’s. I remember lifting my eyebrows and being very skeptical. A cake! With vegetables! Mind you at that age a vegetable cake was the last thing I wanted to try. But I knew my grandmother was a professional in baking wonderful cakes, so I … Read more
Today I decided to cook another favorite of mine: Garden asparagus with tuna steak and potatoes. This recipe is simple. The meal is fast to prepare easily digestible and most important: it tastes so good. This combination is just the perfect lunch on a spring Sunday. What do you need for: ‘Garden Asparagus with Tuna Steak … Read more
And there is another highlight for me in springtime: Rhubarb Pie. I just can’t get enough of the pie. You will find a lot of variations, Rhubarb pie with crumb topping, Rhubarb pie with meringue or Rhubarb pie covered with a pastry crust. But my all-time favorite is Rhubarb pie with a sour cream topping. … Read more
As it is a long-time family tradition I start my personal asparagus season with my all-time favorite: white Asparagus with Prosciutto and potatoes. Originally my mum used ham, which contained more fat. I favor the prosciutto, a juicy cooked ham that is cut in wafer-thin slices. Prosciutto differs a bit from a classic cooked ham … Read more
For a low-carb diet, it is trendy to substitute real pasta with vegetables and spiralize zucchini, carrots or cabbage, which I already tried out and liked a lot, especially the ‘zoodles’ (spiralized zucchini). The leek at the farmers market looked mouth-watering. I decided to go for the leek and cook leek noodles a la carbonara … Read more
Should you travel to the German region of Baden it is a must to try the ‘Badischer Rahmkuchen’ as it is called in this southwestern part of the country. Many will think that the Baden Cream Cake is similar to a cheesecake. Yes, it looks the same, however, in a traditional cheesecake you use mainly … Read more
Kale is a super vegetable, best harvested and eaten during the cold months of the year. Especially in winter, it is crucial for us to eat enough healthy food, which are good sources of vitamins. What is better for this than kale? Kale, the Latin name is Brassica oleracea var. sabellica, is an excellent source … Read more
My husband asked me to cook a meal with fish and lots of vegetables. Given that I’m hooked on Moroccan food lately I searched for a recipe for Fish Tagine. Actually, I have never cooked fish in the slow cooker. The recipe for the Moroccan Fish Tagine is more complex than the Vegetable Tagine or … Read more
Earlier this week I cooked a Moroccan chicken tagine with sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. A friend I was telling about my new found affection for North African food suggested this recipe to me. The meal was very tasty, the chicken tender and juicy. And the sweetness of the dates complemented this savory dish. … Read more