There’s hardly any other dish that costs so little yet delivers so much as Krautfleckerl. A head of cabbage, onions, pasta, sugar and spices – that’s it. No meat, no expensive ingredients, no special kitchen equipment required. And yet, the…
Bifana
Bifanas are thought to have originated as a quick, inexpensive and filling meal for the working class. The Alentejo is considered their region of origin; specifically, the small town of Vendas Novas, east of Lisbon, is often cited. Over the…
Toast Skagen
The chef and restaurateur Tore Wretman, born in Stockholm in 1916, was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Swedish cuisine. He trained at Maxim’s in Paris, learning the techniques of French cuisine, and then, from 1945 onwards, began…
Guacamole
There are dishes that have been so thoroughly trivialised that people have all but forgotten what they’re actually supposed to be. Guacamole is one of them. What comes out of packets these days – mixed with garlic powder and other…
Roasted asparagus with miso butter
It’s asparagus season and here in Germany, asparagus is then constantly eaten all over the country – especially white asparagus, which is only available every year between the end of April and St. John’s Day on June 24. Many cook…
Scrambled eggs
Cooking with eggs is a versatile art, which is why we believe it is important to explain all the basic methods. This may sometimes seem trivial, but it is by no means so, as the (not so) simple act of…
Makheua Yao Pad Tao Jiao
We came across this dish in the historic centre of Bangkok and are keen to share it with others, as it’s a delicious example of the cuisine that has developed in Thailand through Chinese influences. Meat is a common ingredient…
Yoğurtlu Makarna
Yoğurtlu Makarna literally translates as ‘noodles with yoghurt’. Makarna is borrowed from the Italian word maccheroni. This Turkish dish combines hot noodles with cool garlic yoghurt and chilli butter. Other ingredients include ground beef or Turkish garlic sausage (sucuk) and…
Beijing Beef
Under the tag “China” we have already presented a number of dishes from this vast country with its many different cuisines. However, there is also a huge diaspora in which Chinese dishes or their culinary influences are developing in other…
Yakiudon
When you think of udon noodles, you often think of broth, but yakiudon is the opposite: fried and hearty from the pan. And that’s exactly why it’s so popular in Japan: as a quick meal or an improvised dinner made…
