

Mediterranean BBQ
While living in Germany we were used to having Doner Kebab and Gyros fast food places everywhere. I wanted to capture a little of the...


Chickpea Feta Cheese Burger
More and more of my loved ones are becoming vegetarian. Let's face it, if there is a BBQ, no matter what country you are in, there is...


Asparagus "antipasti"
Add some italian flair to your BBQ or buffet, any time of the year! This is one of the easiest side dishes you can can make and it's...


"Falscher Hase", aka "Fake Rabbit" meatloaf in a Dijon Sauce with caramelized ca
Easter is just around the corner and the big question is always: what to cook? This is the recipe that came to my mind. It is called...


Leinster Hot Pot
St. Patrick's day is just around the corner, and naturally we need a good old irish stew. Ireland somehow never made it to the top of the...


Potthucke, aka Potato cake
Potthucke comes from the German region of the "Sauerland", which is in the mid-west of Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is a rural,...


Shortcut Vitello tonno
Vitello tonno is an antipasti, cold appetizer, in Italian cuisine. Usually, you'd slow cook a veil eye round, then slice it fine,...


Caspalle al la bolognese
You all thought it was going to be lasagne for our Italian feature but surprise! I chose something slightly different. I hope you still...


Segedínský Guláš, aka Hungarian Goulash with Sauerkraut
Goulash I love Goulash. Either as a soup or as a stew like this one or just meat, sauce and noodles. If you talk to a Hungarian, a real...


Red wine chuck roast, aka "Burgunderbraten"
The easiest fancy dish you'll ever make! My aunt was an incredible cook and on special occasions or when company was coming, she would...