This is a fairly unknown dish internationally, even here in Germany. In Belgium, however, “Witloof met hesp en kaas” or “Endives au jambon gratinées” (i.e. chicory with ham and cheese) is extremely popular and widespread. Our reader Linda Rose from…
Stracotto di Manzo
Braising is one of the simplest and most reliable techniques for cooking meat to perfection. It just takes a lot of time. It also utilises cuts that would not be very enjoyable without this technique and are therefore not used…
Onion tart
“Zwiebelkuchen” is an ab-so-lu-te delicacy and yet only widespread in a limited region. In Germany – but not everywhere – onion tart is usually made with yeast dough and sometimes with shortcrust pastry, mainly with the year’s grape must or…
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani, which translates as “buttery dal”, is an iconic dish from Punjabi cuisine. And our favourite dal of all. However, we also recommend our classic mung dal tadka and this recipe for khichdi. It takes much longer to prepare…
Organising the refrigerator properly
A well-organised refrigerator is not only aesthetically pleasing, but above all functional. The right arrangement of food keeps it fresh for longer and minimises the risk of cross-contamination. This helps you avoid wasting valuable produce and protects your health. Here…
Sopa Alentejana
The Alentejo (“beyond the river Tejo”) is a region in the south of Portugal, north of the Algarve. It is the origin of today’s dish, which is known and loved throughout Portugal in many variations. Bread, especially stale bread, broth,…
Lenticchie in umido
Lenticchie in umido is an Italian dish made from lentils that are slowly cooked in a flavoursome sauce. It is often prepared with Salsiccia or Cotechino, two types of Italian sausage. In Italy, there is a tradition of eating “lenticchie…
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Unfortunately it is unknown who invented how to achieve the great crinkle effect on cookies. The characteristic cracks or “crinkles” that appear during baking are not only nice to look at, but also contribute to the special texture and taste…
Pasta e fagioli
Pasta and beans, that’s what this is all about. Pasta e fagioli is one of our absolute favourite dishes from rural Italian cuisine. It is prepared in a very similar way to pasta e ceci, a dish with chickpeas. In…
Lahmacun
Lahmacun is best enjoyed fresh from the oven. You roll crunchy ingredients such as salad and herbs into the baked flatbread and eat it with your hands. Lahmacun on the food stall is usually quite large and prepared with enough…
