Yesterday the Mr. and I felt like shoarma. This dish from the Middle-Eastern kitchen, which can also have the name ‘döner kebab’, ‘shawarma’, ‘çevirme’ (Turkish) or Gyros (Greek), is basically marinated meat (lamb, chicken, turkey or beef); roasted or…
Hello January! It’s the month that we are all broke and fat. It’s the month that is extremely boring, dark, long and cold in Amsterdam and on other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the month that summer is…
Since I can remember this cake is on our Christmas table, or already on the table just before Christmas. My mother bakes Bundt every year, and not only one; at least 12, to give away to people she knows,…
Sauerkraut is a typical Dutch-German dish. Bockwurst as well. And mustard and bacon/speck is something we Northern Europeans are also not fussy about. From all the mash and ‘stumps’ (a mixture between potatoes and often vegetables) we make in…
This lazy housewife dish is always a winner. It looks fab, tastes delicious, and it is so easy to make that you almost feel ashamed to place this on the table when you invite friends. It’s the best when…
One of my favourite cuisines is the Mexican. No, that is not classy, not fancy, and not exclusive. Also not the best for my diet and figure. But oh yeah, it’s a fantastic cuisine with delicious, flavourful food. Chili con…
It’s Friday, it’s almost weekend! Are you ready for sundowners and snacks tonight? These cute rolls are easy to make, look great and most important: they are super tasty. Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry 3 table spoons of…
The best pestos you don’t buy but make yourself. While it’s usually basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese you blend together as a green pesto, this favourite in our household is a red pesto. We always…
In this dish you will taste a little bit of Italy in every bite you take. It’s one of my all time favourite Italian oven dishes: Melanzane alla Parmigiana. I absolutely love Melanzane, and could eat it every week.…
This easy and quick dessert can be on your table within 10 minutes. No preparations needed. Just buy the ingredients and throw it together just before serving. Success guaranteed. Ingredients Serves 4 150 gram blackberries 3 tablespoons blackberry jam…