Summer is here and on hot days we crave cool, refreshing food. There’s hardly anything better than a cold soup to balance out the temperature. This recipe is extremely simple, ideal for beginners and cooked in a flash. This soup…
Pasta alla Nerano
In our family, zucchini are controversial, there are those who consider them utterly redundant and downright dull, others love their nutty, delicate flavor. But with this dish, everyone agrees it’s simply delicious. The particularly creamy texture comes from just a…
Turkish flatbread
The flatbread “Ramazan pidesi” is baked in Turkey during the fasting period of Ramadan (hence the name), in other countries it might be offered all year round. In Germany, where many people of Turkish origin live, it can be found…
Turkish lentil soup
A red lentil soup, “Mercimek Çorbası”, is a popular starter in Turkish cuisine. We also enjoy it as a full meal and for this we simply double the amount. All families and restaurants prepare the soup a little differently. The…
White asparagus with Bozner Sauce
Here in Germany, white asparagus has a short season that starts in April and ends in June, depending on the weather. But then asparagus is offered and served everywhere. There are many excellent preparations that we will present one after…
Zaalouk
Zaalouk is a real all-rounder; you can serve this dish as a salad, a side dish or a dip, and it tastes just as good served warm as it does at room temperature. It’s made mainly from aubergines and tomatoes…
Stir-fry vegetables in black bean sauce
We love the very different Chinese cooking styles and Chinese food is always an option in our kitchen. Accordingly, there will be many recipes here over time. We will start by introducing some typical ingredients and a very simple vegan…
Asparagus salad with parmesan crisps
In Germany, the asparagus season is a major event that is literally celebrated every spring. Wherever you go to eat, whether it’s a traditional pub or a fine-dining restaurant, asparagus is everywhere. The classic choice is, of course, white asparagus…
Cheese Spaetzle
Spaetzle originate from Swabia and are a popular side dish, especially in the south of Germany. We have described here how to scrape them traditionally by hand, including quantities for the dough. An alternative are kitchen appliances that can produce…
Moroccan Meloui Bread
The name of this flat bread comes from the Arabic word for “rolled.” Rolling gives this bread a remarkable texture: it is extremely crispy on the outside and has the texture of a puff pastry or croissant on the inside…
