Latest
Kinnie Manhattan
I never thought I would find Kinnie outside of Malta. And especially not on the other end of the world. As I have now been able to to stock up on Kinnie. Nothing is stopping me from making the famous Kinnie Manhattan What you need 40cl whiskey or bourbon20cl red vermouth40cl Kinniedash of Angostura bittersice…
Tortilla de Patatas
A classic potato pancake or omelette served in almost every Spanish bar. Either served as a side, on bread as a sandwich, or just by itself. This one is gets never boring. What you need 3 large potatoes1 red or ‘Spanish’ onion6 eggssalt and peppersunflower or olive oil for frying How you do it Start…
Dan Dan Noodles
A Chinese classic from the Sichuan province. Very quick and easy to make and so delicious. What you need 1 chopped garlic dent1 tbs chili flakes1 tbs ground sichuan pepperoil mix (1/4 cup neutral oil + tsp sesame oil)200 g cooked noodles (pick your favourite)1 tbs vinegar1 tbs soy sauce1 tbs palm sugar1 tbs chunky…
Mango Chili Duckbreast
Here a quick recipe for easy duckbreast. All you need is to whip some inhredients togethee for a nice marinade, dip your duckbreasts in, and then straight to the oven. Very easy and very nice What you need 2 duckbreasts 2 tbs salt 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbs tamarind paste 1 tsp chili oil…
Chocolate Cake
This one actually helped me out when I needed to get done a quick and nice chocolate cake for some colleagues. Just punching a few ingredients together and boom: Chocolate cake. And it is also gluten free. What you need 250g molten butter 250g sugar 180g gluten free flour mix 60g pure cocoa powder 4…
Vermouth Pot Roast
I am a huge fan of pot roast. Usually you use some wine or beer for the cooking part. Here I tried something differently to add some sweet touch: Red vermouth. It has just the right mix of herbal taste and sweetness that adapts perfectly to any type of meat. What you need 3 cloves…
Christmas Cocoa Kitties (GF)
GF? That stands for gluten free. Now the time has come for some Christmas cookies for all celiacs. Spicy and chocolaty. To be quite honest over this season I have baked them already 3 times just because they are amazing. What you need (aprox 16-20 cookies) 170g gluten free flour mix50g pure cocoa powder100g coconut…
Christmas Spice Donuts
In case it is too cold outside to get to the next Donut shop, why don’t you try making your own? You will be the star at Christmas with these fantastic cinnamon-nutmeg donuts. What you need (8-10 donuts) Dough 200g flour100g warm milk15g fresh yeast30g sugar50g butter Oil for frying Icing 1 tangerine1/4 teaspoon ground…
Vegan Tofu Burger
Let’s give us some last healthy treat before we start all this crazy Christmas cooking. If you carving for some burgers here is a vegan solution that works quite well. What you need 300g firm tofu1/2 chopped red pepper1/2 chopped onion60g bread crumbs1 tbs corn starchsalt, pepper, paprika, curcuma,sriracha sauceolive oil for the pan How…
Broccoli Pizza
Looking for pizza without guilt? The broccoli pizza should then be an ideal solution. Everything you want froma pizza (even the crunchyness) but with just a low portion of carbs and some extra fiber and proteins. What you need 2 cups broccoli1 egg1 cup ground cheese (emmental, parmesan, etc)salt and pepperyour favourite pizza toppings How…
Halloween Pumpkin Soup
Halloween time is pumpkin time. So here is a fantastic, easy and vegan recipe to create something very delicious out of your pumpkins. What you need 1 kg pumpkin2 sweet potatoes3 carrots1.5 l chai/rooibos blend tea2 tsp cinnamon1 tbs black salt1 tbs pepper1 tbs paprika1 cup coconut milk How you do it: Peel and dice…
Vegan Bolognese
Bolognese is not for meatlovers only. There is a way of making 100% vegan so that everyone can enjoy thi Itlian delicacy. Check out how… (Be warned you need a pressure cooker for that!) What you need 2 large aubergines1 cup chopped red onion1/2 diced yellow pepper5 chopped garlic cloves5 tbs olive oil1 bay leaves1…
La Rompecolchones – Mattressbreaker
One of Colombia’s favourite soups: La Rompecolchones – The mattress breaker. Originally from the Colombian westcoast, where a lot of herbs, such as cilantro/koriander, are used for elaborating all types of recipes. This one is believed to have ‘spiced up’ a lot of bedroom activity… What you need 4 sliced loins white fish1 cup sliced…
Triple Peach Marmelade
If the summer brings you tons of different peaches then what do you have to with them? RIGHT! Peach marmelade. What you need 2 peaches5 apricots3 saturn peaches1 cup triple sec2 cups sugar1 tbs. vanilla How you do it: Slice and cut all peaches. Keep the peel on as the pectines contained in it will…
Cazuela de Marisco
Being at the Spanish Atlantic coast just screams for making a delicious dish with seafood. So here we went for a traditional spanish casserole. What you need 2 cloves garlic – chopped1/2 red bell pepper – chopped2 bay leaves5 spoon olive oil1 teaspoon spicy chili2 cooked legs octopus – sliced8 shirmp – peeled1 cup clams1/2…
BBP – Protein Smoothie
Summer time… Although most of us are on vacation it is still a great time to keep your proteins and vitamins pumping. A good amount of proteins and vitamins will help your skin to stay healthy during sun expsoure and also avoid running our of necessary ingredients, hydration, and antioxidants. By the way BBP stands…
Microwave custard
Have you ever microwaved your custard? Traditional Spanish egg custard is usually cooked in the oven in a warm water bath (45 minutes) and needs at least 24hours setting time (if you want to have a great taste). However, there is a way to cheat, if you happen to have a microwave. Give it just…
BBQ Salmon in Cabbage
Have you ever BBQed with a cabbage leave? Neither have I until now. To grill or smoke salmon in a cabbage leaf is a typical Baltic or Russian type of preparation. While the salmon cooks in its juice without drying out, it also gets a chance to absorb some smokey flavours through the leaf. What…
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 potatoes2 fresh onion/shallots (white parts)800ml veggetable stocksalt & white pepper250ml milk or heavy cream (optional) How…
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 garlic1/2 onion5 tomatoes1 red bell pepper2 cucumberssalt & pepperolive oilJerez vinegar How you do it: Grill…
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 flour80ml water3…
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 strawberries1 cup cherries1 cup blackberries1 cup blueberries1 cup raspberries1 cup mirabelles250g brown sugar1 vanilla bean How you do it: Wash…
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 I…
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 need…
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 wings2 spoons BBQ sauce2 spoons neutral oil2 teaspoons spicy chili powder1 spoon salt How you do it: Place…
Vegan Burgers
Also vegans want to enjoy some home made burguers. Tasty and rich in proteins too. A good alternative also for meat lovers. What you need 150g cooked frijoles150g cooked chickpeas1 fresh onion (white and green parts)1/2 red bell pepper1 teaspoon tumeric1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon spicy chili1 spoon saltsome…
Marble Cake
A fantastic delight for every afternoon tea and it looks stunning. Check out this black and white chocolate delight. What you need 100g white chocolate 100g dark chocolate 200g flour 4 eggs 50g walnuts 100g sugar 120g butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 spoon vanilla extract How you do it: Light batter Take 60g butter…
Gyoza Miso Dip
Use this delicious dipping sauce for any or all gyozas you make or buy. It can also be used for veggie gyozas and gyoza soups.And if you have some excess just store in in your fridge. What you need 1/4 cup miso broth 1/4 regular meat stock 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic…
Pinapple Rum Jam
Pineapple jam is not a common thing in Europe. However, in Latin America it is one of popular marmelades in the market. Especially for hot dogs (RIGHT HOT DOGS!) it is a delicious extra. Here is the recipe if you want to go for your own pineapple jam. What you need 1 pineapple (aprox 1kg…
Vegan Tangerine Custard
Quick recipe for a sweet moment at home. And without any added sugar. What you need (enough for 4 custards) 400ml almond milk 1 vanilla bean 4-5 sweet tangerines (to get 100ml juice 2 spoon corn flour How you do it: Heat up the almond milk in a casserole. Meanwhile squeeze out the juice from…
Lemon Cake
When live gives you lemons…make lemon cake. Probably that is not how the saying goes but who cares. lemon cake is alway a fine delight. And it is easy to make, too. What you need 4 eggs 150g sugar 1 lemon 200g margarine 250g flour 1 spoon baking soda 1 spoon vanilla extract How you…
Protein Pizza Dough
I love pizza (who does not?!?!) But making a traditional pizza dough sometimes gives me a very bad conscience as I might have indigested “empty calories”. So a way of getting rid of that guilt was to come up with low carb/high protein pizza dough. And that can be done with oat and chickpea flour…
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
The Chef Cat 