OMG! Just 2 days until Christmas and still no idea what to make for Christmas? How about some Christmas oven potatoes? They make any main dish look super fancy and super sophisticated. And the best: They are are super easy to make!!! What you need (for 2 servings) 10 small-med sized potatoes 8 spoons oliveContinue reading “Christmas Potatoes”
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Christmas Almond Cookies
Christmas time, cookie time. Yes having grown up in Germany practically obliges you to make typical German Christmas cookies. What you need 3 egg yolks 350g cold butter 200g sugar 4 spoons vanilla extract 200g grounded almonds (or 100g grounded almonds and 100g grounded hazelnuts) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 400g flour How you do itContinue reading “Christmas Almond Cookies”
Mulled & Spicy Golden Wine
It is freezing cold outside. Snow, wind, blizzards. So for anyone who need an express warm-up try our golden spicy mulled wine. It will warm you up in no time. What you need 1 bottle white wine 2 spoons brown sugar (to turn white wine into gold) 1 cinnamon cane 1 spoon cloves 1 smallContinue reading “Mulled & Spicy Golden Wine”
Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche
It is Thanksgiving and yeah, it is cold outside. So who does not want some rich and sweet chocolate hazlenut brioche to warm up? It is perfect to enjoy a cold autmn-winter day at home. Served with some hot coffee or tea while you wait your turkey to get done. What you need base 1Continue reading “Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche”
Ragú Alla Bolognese
Probably the best known sauce for pasta from Italy… Although ragú or “ragout” is actually French. French?!?! Yes the idea of making “ragout” or roasted spicy meat (this is the actual meaning of “ragout”) originated in France. It swiftly expanded to to the Emiglia-Romana area. There in the 19th century the ragú alla bolognese cameContinue reading “Ragú Alla Bolognese”
Grilled Sardines
Sardines are quite a polarising topic. Either you love them or you hate them. Some love the salty sea flavour other just think that when grilling sardines they smell terribly and taste even worse. I consider myself to lucky first group that sardines quite a lot. In Spain 40-50 years ago sardines were considered fishContinue reading “Grilled Sardines”
Lemon Peach Cake
Well right now in Southern Spain it is top season for peaches and lemons. Although the climate is rather dry those two type trees grow the most delicious and juciest fruits. Right the time for some cake. What you need 1 lemon 2 peaches (if you do not have fresh ones you can also useContinue reading “Lemon Peach Cake”
Spicy Prawn Pasta
Are you also enjoying the summer time. Well, there is no better way to enjoy it than having some delicious summer dishes outside like on your terrace or balcony. And waht is better for the summer than enjoying some delicious seafood. Well here goes some nice recipe What you need (for 2 dishes) 6-8 giantContinue reading “Spicy Prawn Pasta”
Red Plum Scotch Marmelade
I always thought Scotch whisky was only for drinking and that it it not possible to go further with that. Perhaps whiskey on the rocks or a highball if you want to push it. However, a whisky tasting by the Macallan past month taught me something different. Whisky is not ‘just a drink’. There isContinue reading “Red Plum Scotch Marmelade”
Whitewine Steamed Clams
It’s clam time. Although seafood in general is enjoyed best during the cold months in summer clams are a high runner and can be served to a lot of dishes, like rice, chowders, etc….the possibilities are limitless. Our whitewine steamed clams can be enjoyed just like the recipe, but are also a great addition toContinue reading “Whitewine Steamed Clams”
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