The idea for this salad came from a leftover roasted chicken breast. And, of course, the chervil I was lucky enough to find. I used whatever I had at home: …
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Morel Mushrooms Stuffed with Wild Garlic
I brought a spring delicacy from the forest. Both ingredients – morels and wild garlic – are very much in season right now, although the April snow might set back …
Poppy Seed Linzer Cookies with Mango-Passion Fruit Cream – A Bite of Exoticism
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 …
Green Edamame Hummus
I’ve already shared with you how edamame (green soybeans) has become a personal favorite of mine. I’m easily convinced by anything that promotes health and well-being. In Japan, green soybeans …
Avocado and Goat Cheese Toasts with Cherry Tomatoes
I’m mainly posting this because of the colors. But it tastes great too: crispy toast, creamy goat cheese, ripe avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes. For me, this is the perfect …
Exotic Coconut Cake with Mango and Passion Fruit
By the end of winter, I would much rather see sunshine, the sea, and palm trees. But we cook with what we have, so in this case, I am creating …
Pierogi with Sauerkraut Filling
This is a typical weekend dish, at least for us, because during the week there is no time to fiddle with homemade pasta and the filling. Although the filling can …
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 …
Edamame Salad with Purple Sweet Potato and Feta
Azt hiszem meg is van a kedvenc januári salátám. Színpompás, ízletes és tele van tápanyagokkal. Két alapanyagból – edamame bab, lila édesburgonya – indultam ki és amikor elkezdtem elkészíteni, még …
