We can’t explain why this elegant sauce is so little known. It is probably most popular as a dessert, sweetened and served with fresh fruit. However, it is also a sensational accompaniment to vegetables, fish or white meat. To dispel…
Moroccan preserved lemons and Chermoula
We love Moroccan cuisine and tajine in particular. We have already published recipes for this ingenious cooking technique, for example this one. Indispensable ingredients in this cuisine are the spice mixture Ras el-Hanout, preserved lemons (also known as salted lemons),…
Roast potatoes
Roast potatoes are such a basic dish and so extensively described that you have to ask yourself why you should contribute anything at all. Wouldn’t that be like saying: “Everything has already been said about it, except by me?” No,…
Panang curry paste
We have already explained two Thai curry pastes, namely Massaman and Red Curry. As is so often the case when the original letters are completely different, there are many spellings for this curry paste. Penang, Panang, Panaeng and many more.…
Tomato fond
We love Turkish cuisine and when we were reading a cookbook by Ali Güngörmüs, we came across this idea that we want to include in this blog for use in other recipes. Certainly not only for Turkish dishes. It doesn’t…
Black garlic oil
We have already explained how to make a delicious chili oil yourself. It is even easier to prepare a black garlic oil (“Ma-Yu”). Like the chili oil, it is excellent for seasoning Ramen. Unfortunately, this oil cannot be stored for…
Chili oil
Chinese chili oil is a great companion to Asian dishes, but also peps up other foods with its spiciness and complex flavour. It is easy to make and can be stored in a dark place at room temperature for up…
Pizza dough – specifically for the household oven
Pizza is a kind of sanctuary, so let’s be very clear right up front: We are not arguing for or against any other recipes or types of pizza, certainly not Neapolitan. So sheathe your swords right now. This recipe is…
Red Curry Paste
We have already explained a few things about curry pastes, namely the Massaman paste, which you should definitely try. Today, we will focus on one of the central Thai curry pastes, which is even easier to make. Again, cut the…
Poached eggs
We have already given tips on frying sunny side up eggs. Now for poached eggs – our favourite way to prepare eggs for breakfast. The internet is full of instructions and videos on techniques to poach an egg. We’ll just…