Khao Soi (ข้าวซอย) is a dish that is prepared in different ways in northern Thailand and Laos. Here we show the Thai version, specifically from the city of Chiang Mai, also known as the ‘Rose of the North’, which is…
Tomato sauce
We have already presented a delicate tomato fond as the basis for exciting dishes here. We have also explained how to make a very good tomato ketchup at home. Of course, we can’t get past a tomato sauce either, this…
Coca
In the south-west of Spain, a coca is often offered, especially as a snack in bakeries and at markets. Of course, there are also very elaborate versions in restaurants. The coca is at home in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands…
Tortilla de patatas
The tortilla de patatas, also known as tortilla española, is an iconic dish of Spanish cuisine and is perfect for enjoying as a tapa alongside other small delicacies. All you have to do is put it somewhere in the house…
Turkish Pide
Pide is probably one of the best-known Turkish dishes and is frequently offered as a takeaway (just like lahmacun) – but the ratio of dough to filling often seems wrong to us. We prefer our pide with a thinner and…
Yu Xiang Qie Zi
This sensational Szechuan dish translates as ‘fish-fragrant aubergine’ (鱼香茄子) and we think one should know about it. Fish is not included in this dish, its name may come from the fact that the accompanying sauce is also used to prepare…
Escalivada
Today we are presenting an extremely simple dish that is nevertheless a real flavour bomb and not only makes you happy on its own, but can also be perfectly combined with other products, especially fish. Escalivada, the name of this…
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
We have only presented one recipe from Switzerland so far, namely for a Bernese rösti. This is a rösti made from pre-cooked potatoes. It’s best to read this recipe again before you continue, as we explain the individual steps a…
Pasta con la mollica
Today we have something for the quick cuisine. We don’t understand why this pasta is not better known. It is common in Sicily and the southernmost parts of mainland Italy (Calabria, Apulia) and for all its simplicity, it is fascinatingly…
Pissaladière
Pissaladière is an open tart from the south of France whose key flavour elements are heavily, long caramelised onions and anchovy fillets. Olives round off this exceptional flavour experience. Its name comes from ‘Pissalat’, a paste made from anchovies or…
