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The meal is served on a green wooden table: a loaf of bread with chestnut spread, sprinkled with fresh chopped chives. The bread lies on a green plate, next to it a used wooden knife. Behind is a green glass with water, a preserving jar with the chestnut spread, and a flat black bowl with the chopped chives; further in the background is a flat wooden bowl with a sliced loaf of bread and a green linen kitchen towel. Scattered around everything are fresh chestnuts in shells.

Chestnut Spread

You can make a lot of great recipes with chestnuts. From breads to sweet desserts, there are a ton of possibilities. Today, it’s time for a delicious savory chestnut spread! Chestnuts are naturally high in sugar, so when you add some vegetables and onions, the […]

Dinner is served, two soup bowls with chestnut soup and topping stand on a green wooden table surface. Both soup bowls have next to them a green patterned napkin with a golden spoon on top and a glass of white alkohlfree wine. Between the bowls is a small green bowl with pomegranate seeds and a golden teaspoon. On the green base are scattered chestnut leaves and whole chestnuts in shells.

Chestnut Soup

Kick off the fall soup season with this delicious chestnut soup. It warms you from the inside out, it is healthy, and fills you up. The spices and fruity topping of pomegranate seeds add an exotic touch. It tastes even better if you forage the […]

On a wooden base, there is a raffia mat on which two soup plates are placed. The plates are filled with Rose Hip Soup. Next to the plates are napkins with a floral pattern and a silver soup spoon. Rose hip twigs and rose hip fruits lie around the soup plates.

Rose Hip Soup

Rose hips embody the summer holidays to me. Especially in the late days of summer, the smell of rose hips is prominent at the North Sea costs and the first fruits are available as a little snack along the way. With the hope that a […]

Two elderflower pancakes are served on two plates, each with a little glass bowl of applesauce. There is a napkin and silver cutlery next to the plates. The plates are placed on a patterned tablecloth with some elder leaves and flowers around them.

Elderflower Pancakes

From May to July, you can see and smell the white flowers of the black elderberry (Sambucus nigra). The blossoms are edible and particularly fragrant. A sunny and dry day is ideal for harvesting elderberry blossoms. They have a lot of aroma! I’d like to […]

Hot pickling brine is being poured into the glass jars

Pickled Cauliflower Recipe

Pickled cauliflower is a seriously underrated pickle. It is crunchy and tastes fantastic. Also, it is super simple and quick to make. The pickled cauliflower keeps forever in the fridge, and it is an easy hack to introduce lots of flavor to your dishes. No […]

In the foreground there is a plate with two baked asparagus in puff pastry. In the background there is a serving plate with more baked asparagus in puff pastry and a bowl of cucumber yogurt can be seen out of focus

Asparagus in Puff Pastry

In the spring, I always look forward to the asparagus season. I enjoy all varieties of asparagus. Green, wild, purple, and white are all delicious. While all types are healthy, I particularly love the green variety because it requires little to no peeling when preparing […]

Sweet potato stew served in colorful ceramic bowls

Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew

This delicious sweet potato black bean stew is to die for. It is hearty, rich, creamy, flavorful, and simple to cook. My best friend cooked this dish recently on a vacation, and I instantly knew I had to recreate it. It might be one of […]

Two plates with puff pastry carrots are arranged on a wooden base, accompanied by napkins.

Puff Pastry Carrots

This puff pastry carrots recipe came to mind during Easter when I found a carrot-shaped cookie cutter. It’s a fun and tasty party snack, perfect for Easter or to make vegetables more appealing to children. Because of using ready-made puff pastry dough from the supermarket […]

Two white plates filled with vegan pasta and spinach, topped with pine nuts and basil, sit on a green tablecloth. Napkins and cutlery are placed next to the plate. Basil leaves are scattered about.

Vegan Pasta with Spinach

If you’re short on time and hungry, I can recommend this quick and simple pasta recipe. Nevertheless, the vegan pasta with spinach is a healthy dish! I made a simple sauce with frozen spinach while boiling the pasta. Just stir the cooked pasta into the […]

A plate of radicchio salad, beautifully garnished with feta cheese, basil and pumpkin seed oil.

Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

This radicchio salad with blood orange is a fantastic winter and spring salad. This salad has intense and bold flavors ready to kick the winter blues out! The fruitiness and sweetness of the blood orange paired with the bitterness of is an experience. With some […]

Two white plates filled with smooth vegan vichyssoise, garnished with chives and croutons.

Refreshing Vegan Vichyssoise Recipe

Vegan vichyssoise is a treat. This recipe is a vegan version of the French cold classic summer soup. This soup is based on potato and leek, and it is freaking delicious. While the traditional recipe calls for butter, cream, and often chicken stock, this vegan […]

Ready-baked quiche in a tart tin that has already been cut. In front of the tart tin are two plates on which pieces of quiche have been arranged. Colorful napkins and silver cutlery.

Vegan Quiche Recipe

This simple vegan quiche with a base of crispy shortcrust pastry is super delicious! You can also prepare it as party food. The quiche will taste great cold the next day, or you can easily warm it up again! For this vegan quiche recipe, you […]

Two slices of focaccia plated, garnished with cherry tomatoes

Easy Cherry Tomato Focaccia Recipe

While it may be winter right now, let’s make ourselves a hint of summer flavor with a delicious, fresh cherry tomato focaccia. This focaccia is a perfect appetizer. This Italian bread-baking recipe is also suited for beginner bakers. It is super easy to make, and […]

Two plates of vegan artichoke pasta with seared artichokes, pine nuts and thyme

Vegan Artichoke Pasta Recipe

This vegan artichoke pasta is a delicious new pasta recipe to try. It can be prepared with pantry-friendly ingredients, and it’s quick to assemble. And, most importantly: It is delicious! The artichoke works perfectly to make a smooth and creamy pasta sauce. Also, the artichoke […]

Two beautlful white and green plates with three slices of garnished miso glazed tofu each

Miso Glazed Tofu (Tofu Dengaku) 

Are you bored of plain tofu? This miso glaze transforms your tofu into an umami-loaded, irresistible dish. The tofu soaks in all that delicious glaze, loading it with delicious salty, spicy, rich umami flavor. After a quick sear, the tofu develops a deliciously crispy and […]