there are some dishes which are so extraordinary and simple that you do not need any exciting ingredients and fancy spices. chicken, fresh lettuce, sour cream and a bit of lemon juice is all you need for this toothsome dish. … Continue reading →
tarragon vinegar is very easy to prepare yourself. you need some sprigs of tarragon, white wine vinegar and white balsamic vinegar and some days in advance. i love it in every kind of dressing for some salad or to make … Continue reading →
last time i had a salad with ham, cheese and a creamy dressing was back in the 90´s in a fast food restaurant. but this salad is far away from the trash this memory suggests. and there is absolutely nothing … Continue reading →
if you also have been affected by the elderflower syrup fewer and made more syrup than one can drink until next spring and all your friends already received some as a gift, i have an alternative idea what you can … Continue reading →
tomatoes are very easy to grow if you pay attention to some small things. first of all they need a plant pot that is big enough. secondly, the fruits don’t like rain. and finally you have to pinch the tomatoes … Continue reading →
there we go with another great ottolenghi dish with chard accompanied by mejadra which was for me a new combination of lentils, rice and exciting spices. and as almost ever recipes from ottolenghis vegetarian book, it was a great success … Continue reading →
this was our project for sunday! and yes it took the entire sunday, but it was definitely worth the effort! we bought a pork shoulder the day before and we had a ride through half of the city to buy … Continue reading →
not every year fennel works as great as it did this year. and to tell you the truth, i have no idea why. sometimes the seeds don´t sprout. sometimes they sprout, but the fennel remains really tiny. ok, this is maybe … Continue reading →
mhhhh … fantastic! a good piece of tender beef, medium raw. crunchy and fresh lettuces directly from the garden to the table. fully flavored homemade tarragon mayonnaise and self-made extra thin pommes allumettes made out of our own potatoes. tastes … Continue reading →
one more time this fabulous salad is one of the great ottolenghi creations i adore so much. as the garden and the fridge do not always allow to cook original recipes line by line, i made some adaptions. but this … Continue reading →