German Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)
This is a super quick, super simple classic kid-centric German recipe. One that only requires scrounging a few staples together. Noodles. Eggs. Ham. It’s...
Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Artichokes, Parsley and Mint
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your table with the tastes of the Mediterranean. There is nothing more Mediterranean, than...
Pesto 3-Ways
Glorious Pesto. A marvel of simplicity, I love this Italian green gem. Fresh, versatile and more than just a sauce for pasta, it’s can...
Warm Potato Smoked Salmon Salad
Experience a Scandinavian-style warm potato smoked salmon salad: tender new potatoes tossed in a fresh green spinach-and-parsley dressing, kissed with lemon. Paired with smoked...
White Radish Salad with Apple, Fresh Dill & Pine Nuts
Italian white radishes are a cool-season crop which grows best in spring and fall. They are a great addition to salads or, as in...
Pasta with Feta, Basil & Parsley (Super Quick!)
This one-pot recipe is inspired by a dish I’ve enjoyed many a times at my good friend Ines place. This thing about it is…well,...
Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing
Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....
Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds
One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...
Kohlrabi, Grapefruit, and Red Cabbage Salad
Don't hate me for introducing another salad in the midst of a cold and wet Hamburg winter. But this super simple one is featuring...
Pointed Cabbage Stir-fry with Potatoes (Bengali-Style)
The inspiration for this pointed cabbage stir-fry recipe comes from the Bengali dish Bandhakopi Torkari, which is a simple stir-fried cabbage side dish, made...
Tahini Medjool Date Cookies (vegan)
Dattel Tahini Kekse: these little babies are absolutely delicious. They are made with zarte Haferflocken, ground almonds, and tahini, and are packed with natural...
Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)
This Yakitori recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken grilled on skewers and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savoury glaze — a simple, flavour-packed dish inspired...
Pear Fennel Salad with Sumac and Mint
This pear fennel salad is one of my stand by favorites that can be made in a matter of minutes. It’s made with just...
Pasta with Broccoli, Lemon and Chili
There are those that think pasta should be drenched in some kind of tomato sauce to be delicious. That’s actually not the case. This...
Sicilian-Style Romanesco with Capers and Lemon
It may seem new to some of us, but actually romanesco has actually been around forever! Forever as in ages, ages as in 16th...
Classic Potato Salad
This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...
Apple Fennel Salad
Savoury, sweet and crunchy, this Apple Fennel Salad is made with sweet-tart apples, grapes, celery, and fennel tossed in a light and creamy dressing...
Carrot Apple Salad with Yoghurt Dressing
This carrot apple salad recipe is simple to make and delivers a fresh taste thanks to a creamy dressing made with yoghurt, crème fraîche,...
Kaiserschmarrn – simple, easy, delicious!
Classic Kaiserschmarrn is truly comfort food: one that sparks memories of alpine hikes, ski huts, and shared memories with friends. Simple good mood food....
Cheddar Cheese Scones
These savoury cheddar cheese scones are a delicious treat! Made with spelt flour and fine-cut oats and flavoured cheddar, sautéed red onions and a...




















