Probably all Italians will kill after this recipe-post. Or at least they will start complaining that this is not traditional minestrone or that the recipe is completely wrong. Well, as one smart Italian chef told me. “The recipe shall always reflect the chef’s style of making food”. This one is my recipe and it isContinue reading “Vegetarian Minestrone”
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Lemon Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Snowy January is in and the temperatures are still low. A perfect moment to stay at home, get cozy, and have something sweet to warm up. So why not some tasty lemon cinnamon rice pudding to get warm? What you need (for 4 servings) 1 cup rice (small round types, e.g. risotto style) 5 cupsContinue reading “Lemon Cinnamon Rice Pudding”
Passion Fruit Cake
Do you know that moment when you planned the perfect new year’s eve dinner. You have everything ready, all courses sorted out. But, then you realise….oh my god what shall I serve for dessert? (This has happened to me quite often) So here is the easy and fast to make super fance passion fruit cake.Continue reading “Passion Fruit Cake”
Christmas Potatoes
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”
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”
Escalivada
One of Catalonia’s top entreés is the escalivada or in English grilled and seasoned veggies. It is quite easy to make and as it is served cold it is perfect for the summer. The grilled vegetables can be served ‘plain’ as an appetizer or are perfectly served on traditional Spanish farmer’s bread. Sandwiches will alsoContinue reading “Escalivada”
Apricot Jelly
Apricot time. Time for some more jelly. But haven’t we made some jelly just a few weeks ago? Yes, but you can never have enough jelly. Also because it will last for a year and can come in handy at any time. What you need (for 4 jars) 1,1 kg apricots 2 vanilla beans 100 ml whiteContinue reading “Apricot Jelly”
Economy Class – LUFTHANSA
It has been a while with Lufthansa. So let’s seize the opportunity to see if the food on board of Lufthansa still remains with the same quality and taste as ever. Stats: Airline: Lufthansa Flight(s): LH 1134 (25/01/2017) Itinerary: FRA – BCN Aircraft: Airbus A321-200 What I had: Well German Airline with atypical GermanContinue reading “Economy Class – LUFTHANSA”
Oma Else, Mainz – GERMANY
Travelling through Germany in Winter time. To withstand the temperatures below 0ºC, the icy wind, and the frosty streets you defenitely need a good breakfast in the morning. So we went to Oma Else in Mainz to get some Energy for the day and we very amazed. Address: Oma Else Jakobsbergstrasse 12 Mainz, Germany http://www.oma-else.deContinue reading “Oma Else, Mainz – GERMANY”
All-Purpose Holiday Apple
Well Christmas is just in a few days and still people are going crazy about what to cook on Christmas Eve, Christmas, etc and other holidays that are coming. Instead of posting a recipe or dish that you could/should cook for one of the holiday meals, at The Chef Cat we wanted to give youContinue reading “All-Purpose Holiday Apple”
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