Chips or French fries have a lot in common with omelette: they’re known everywhere, simple yet delicious, and seriously tough to get right. As the very best chips are deep-fried – not hot-air fried – many people are put off…
Caldo Verde
At first glance, Caldo Verde appears unremarkable, but that is deceptive. The ‘green broth’ originates from the Portuguese region of Norte (Região do Norte), which is also where Vinho Verde originates. It is now widespread throughout the country and is…
Pasta e patate
Pasta e patate (pasta with potatoes) is a simple but extremely popular dish from traditional Neapolitan cuisine – Naples is the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy and well worth a visit. This dish belongs to the so-called…
Potato goulash
We have already explained how to prepare goulash, the Hungarian national dish. Today we are cooking a potato goulash, as it is known in Austria. There it is called “ Erdäpfelgulasch”, as in most of Austria potatoes are literally named…
Bangers and mash
British cuisine has not always had the best reputation, but we are not stereotyping here. Nowadays, however, we see no reason for such an assumption and there are a whole range of classic British dishes that we think are very…
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…
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…
Bernese Rösti
With a few regional exceptions, Rösti is a grammatically feminine word, pronounced “Rööshti”, with a long “ö” and an “sh”. Rösti is a national dish of Switzerland and despite of or because of its simplicity delicious. It can be a…
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,…
Königsberger Klopse
The city of Königsberg was located in a country called Prussia. Today it is called Kaliningrad. Fitting to the bizarre and also gruesome history from which today’s Germany emerged, “Königsberger Klopse” are nevertheless one of the most famous dishes of…
