I’ve wanted to make poppy seed linzer cookies for a long time. Most recipes pair them with lemon curd, which is indeed a classic match. But why not try something …
comfort-food
Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup with Green Curry
I bought a tin of green curry paste. Given how spicy it is, I think it will last me ten years! This is the first soup I made with it, …
Burger with Sauerkraut
I managed to get some high-quality Hungarian Grey Cattle burger patties, so my mind was racing with ideas on how to prepare them. Eventually, I settled on the sauerkraut and …
Bluefin Tuna Steak with Roasted Beetroot and Potato Salad
Last week, during one of my gastro-psychology lectures, someone from the audience asked what I would prepare using beetroot. This recipe didn’t even cross my mind then, although I think …
Roasted Duck Breast with Red Cabbage Strudel
The pairing of roasted duck and red cabbage is nothing new. However, served in a strudel form, it becomes much more exciting, adding an extra layer of texture and crunchiness. …
Pistachio Rugelach – Jewish-style Cream Cheese Pastries
This masterpiece of Jewish cuisine is one of my all-time favorites. I love its tender, flaky, and crunchy texture, not to mention the endless possibilities for the filling. Most recently, …
Mushroom Piroshki – Traditional Russian Yeast Pastries
Together with my favorite book club, we read Marina Stepnova’s „The Women of Lazarus”. This is how the idea for piroshki came to me, as they appear several times in …
Thai Cashew Chicken
This is a quick dish with a bold flavor profile. It is perfect for a workplace lunch because it travels well in a container. Get your wok ready! Ingredients 4 …
Puff Pastry Wreaths with Savory Toppings
A show-stopping appetizer that doesn’t require breaking a sweat in the kitchen. I love recipes like this. The base is a wreath made of puff pastry, which I bake in …
