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Vichyssoise

Time for another refreshing soup recipe. This time we go for something French…or American… Well the recipe was crwates by a French chef in an American Hotel/Restaurant. What nationality is it then??? What you need 300g leek (white parts) 300g potatoes 2 fresh onion/shallots (white parts) 800ml veggetable stock salt & white pepper 250ml milkContinue reading “Vichyssoise”

Grilled Veggies Gazpacho

Yeah, summer is here and we are already approaching 35ºC+. So a good time to take out some refreshing recipes. Gazpacho is the prefect recipe for that. So here a new twist with grilles What you need 3 dents garlic 1/2 onion 5 tomatoes 1 red bell pepper 2 cucumbers salt & pepper olive oilContinue reading “Grilled Veggies Gazpacho”

Earl Grey Chicken

Have you ever used Earl Grey tea for cooking? Well that is also a first for me but it is expected to blend perfectly with chicken just like white wine or any other liquor used for cooking. So let’s go for it. What you need 2 dents garlic 1/2 onion 6 chicken drums 1 bayContinue reading “Earl Grey Chicken”

Pad Thai

This recipe is actually not mine. I learned it during a trip through the most beautiful Thiland last year. While being in Chiang Mai I signed up to a cookig course with the Baan Farm Thai Cooking School. An absolute must if you are a fan of Thai cuisine. and perfect opportunity to get someContinue reading “Pad Thai”

Kohlrouladen / Golabki

Usually tropical countries use some type of leaf (e.g. banana leaf) to cook their food. Well also “northern” or colder countries such as Germany have their share in that. Obviously banana leaf is not a typical German ingredient. It is the cabbage leaf that is mainly used for such purposes. What you need (4 portions)Continue reading “Kohlrouladen / Golabki”

Vegan Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen is a typical dish from the Alsace region, the southern border region between France and Germany. The traditional Flammkuchen is anything but vegan as its topping is made with sour cream and bacon. However, you are alowed to change the toppings so here we made some. What you need Dough 330 g flour 80mlContinue reading “Vegan Flammkuchen”

Red Berry Jam

Berry season is in. So perfect timing to make delicious red berry jam. 100% vegan is all red berries have natural pectines in their skin which will help to jelly. What you need 1 cup strawberries 1 cup cherries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 1 cup mirabelles 250g brown sugar 1Continue reading “Red Berry Jam”

Pride Planet Pops

It’s pride month! This year most of the LGTBQ+ pride activities will be held virtually, due to the current pandemic situation. So here is my share in this year’s pride. Before I share the recipe, I would like to apologise that I was not able to get all colours on the pops (mostly because IContinue reading “Pride Planet Pops”

Pesto alla Genovese

Pasta in summer can be a good choice. Not only as fresh salads but also with a delish fresh home-made pesto it can be a fantastic summer dish. Talking about pesto. Not only for pasta but can be a nice dip our sauce in other dishes. (e.g. Burgers with a mediterranean touch) What you needContinue reading “Pesto alla Genovese”

Oven BBQ Chicken Wings

I was craving for some Buffalo BBQ chicken wings. But instead of deepfrying them I wanted to try an alternate solution that would make this dish a little bit more ‘healthy’. What you need 12 pieces chicken wings 2 spoons BBQ sauce 2 spoons neutral oil 2 teaspoons spicy chili powder 1 spoon salt HowContinue reading “Oven BBQ Chicken Wings”