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 clovesContinue reading “Vermouth Pot Roast”

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”

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 garlicContinue reading “Gyoza Miso Dip”

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”

Tagliatelle with Broccoli Gorgonzola Sauce

The Chef Cat continues with light dishes. Who wants heavy-duty food when the temperatures outside are over 35ºC? No one.. So The Chef Cat came up with a new recipe. What you need: 200g grounded veal 200g chopped broccoli ½ chopped onion handful sunflower seeds 3 spoons olive oil 60ml white wine 100g ‘chopped’ gorgonzolaContinue reading “Tagliatelle with Broccoli Gorgonzola Sauce”