Archive for the 'recipes : savory' Category
| The-Salad-You-Must-Make |  |
Jun 11th, 2008 |
This nutty goddess of a bulgur salad, mixed with cranberries and a hint of lemon has made my weekend. Well, Friday evening. Saturday afternoon. And even the grey and cloudy Sunday morning became a friendlier one while…
| Smooth & silky: white asparagus soup with vanilla |  |
May 19th, 2008 |
It was more a coincidence when my taste buds made the acquaintance with white asparagus and vanilla the first time around. A very pleasant encounter I might add. Which in fact got me to deliberately choose it a second time leaving me with lots of ideas, and a strong mental note: Must try flavoring white asparagus with vanilla.
| Tomato soup, variety and such |  |
Feb 29th, 2008 |
A really good tomato soup will always have a front row seat in my virtual “I hope nobody is watching me licking the soup bowl clean” – list. Quite likely, a well done tomato soup will even outrun the most comforting potato soup as well as a bowl …
| Is it Italian? |  |
Jan 16th, 2008 |
…tempting nevertheless. My first choice was slightly influenced by the leeks in my fridge, which have been waiting for their gala display longer than necessary already. But then, is there a better ending to a leek’s life than becoming julienne for risotto? I hardly doubt that. Besides,…
| Brussels sprouts all over! |  |
Nov 20th, 2007 |
Little miniatures of their larger cabbage brothers, it’s hard to not love these leafy green cuties – but not quite impossible. They were my childhood’s nightmare, an acquired taste coming at costs I wasn’t will to pay.
| Sticky Pig Candy Stripes |  |
Nov 3rd, 2007 |
For me the term pig candy is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Culinary wise, I do love most pig parts, albeit there are some I’m not too fond of. But turning pig into a candy bar, sounds a bit off, doesn’t it?!
| At your service: Crêpes, autumn-style |  |
Oct 16th, 2007 |
Sometimes I have to think about a topic for some time, but when Anja (happy “sneaker” and 24/7 busy business girl) asked for a speedy dinner option to not always have to give in to the same pasta creations, I told her about my latest fast food addiction: filled Crêpes, autumn-style.
| Faking sauce & playing ball |  |
Aug 21st, 2007 |
“I have a confession to make…” were Oliver’s words when he entered the room. “How many?” I shot right back at him. I exactly knew what had happened. I heard him walking towards the kitchen earlier where he simply couldn’t overlook something delicious simmering on the stove-top, and really, how could he not?…
| A Salad as Greek as can be |  |
Aug 8th, 2007 |
I am all for simple things. That’s why it’s a bit of a shame to admit, that I don’t remember when I last ordered a Greek salad or made one myself before we embarked on our journey. The ingredients list is more or less known to everybody, every item is a true pleaser to my palate and yet – why is it, that despite its simplicity the biggest food surprise of our holidays is this basic salad?
| Down the memory lane - with pork fat |  |
Jun 14th, 2007 |
We refer to it as Griebenschmalz or Grammelfett, a typical German and Austrian specialty served as a spread on crisp sourdough or rye bread and oftentimes found in beergardens or as a no-fuss, down-to-earth Brotzeit in Bavarian restaurants….
| A phat project |  |
Jun 9th, 2007 |
Eeew, now if that’s what you’re thinking – stop right there and wait for the final product. What do you think are my culinary plans for the weekend? Take a guess!
| An extra dose of sunshine - Egg Ravioli |  |
May 24th, 2007 |
If your up for an not so ordinary doses of ravioli you’re in for treat: imagine a just runny egg yolk, its dark orange color which reminds of pretty sunflowers and bright sunshine and…
| A special Bavarian treat - Rahmfleckerl |  |
May 14th, 2007 |
Stall after stall offering all kinds of Bratwürschtl’n (Bratwurst), Dampfnudeln (sweet yeast dumplings) or Steckerlfisch (fish on a stick), but to top things off, there is one item, I’m especially fond of: ever heard of a crispy Rahmfleck or Rahmfleckerl? In case you haven’t, you most positively have been missing out on a very special savory treat!
| Pancake Soup - Are you a cheater? |  |
Apr 17th, 2007 |
Just like salt and pepper, stock made from meats or vegetables is a standard ingredient in many, many recipes we cook. Back in the days when I went to University (wow somehow that sounds really weird, will I get punished with gray hair by just having said this?)…
| Grandma Salazar's Tamales |  |
Mar 27th, 2007 |
When Nicky asked if I would mind sharing my Grandma Salazar’s recipe for tamales with d:d readers, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes!” In our family, Grandma’s tamales are like gold, and if you don’t like tamales before you’ve had hers, you will likely convert after you do…
