
Christmas trifle
A trifle is a historic British dessert, usually consisting of biscuits or savoiardi cookies, a piece of fruit, often a sweet liquor, sherry or port wine, and cream. The origin of this dessert dates back to the 16th century, but something like the trifle we know today has been found in cookbooks since the 18th […]

Hawaiian Sea Salt Roasted Macadamia Nut Cookies
In 2024, I only made cookies to post on the blog once, and that was because a good friend and colleague unexpectedly returned from a months-long stay on the other side of the world in Hawaii. Thank you so much Joachim for remembering and bringing these delicious nuts. Originally from Australia, the macadamia nut tree […]

Carp stuffed with onions
In my opinion, one of the best ways to cook carp in the oven is by stuffing it with onions. I make this dish at least once a year. My mother and grandmother also similarly prepared carp or bream.It is especially nice to prepare this dish when you have friends and colleagues who bring fresh […]

Potato and tomato casserole with black olives
A spicy and delicious casserole inspired by Turkish cuisine. Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutesLevel: EasyServes: 4 Ingredients:About 500 g potatoes, cut into 0.5 cm thick slices2 large onions, cut into wedges and sliced6 medium cloves of garlic, chopped200 g black pitted olives2 medium ripe tomatoesAbout 50 ml of high-quality olive oilA handful of chopped […]

Pumpkin Pancakes
This year has been a generous harvest of pumpkins. It is especially nice when good colleagues ensure that it is possible to prepare different pumpkin dishes in autumn.This year I decided to make pumpkin pancakes. They are fluffy, soft, and full of flavor. It is good to eat them with honey and butter. Preparation time: […]