4 servings; 10 min preparation; 1 h cooking time (optional). If you have never tried octopus, don’t be afraid. It looks scarier that it actually is. Octopus tastes so delicious, if it’s prepared correctly. It’s tender and light. Trust me on that, it is worth a try! Normally, big fish stores sell fresh octopus. If…
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Pho Ga – Vietnamese chicken soup
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. This is by far one of the best soups I’ve tried, so I totally understand why Vietnamese people eat it all day long. The depth of the chicken broth is just amazing! You might think that creating typical Asian flavors at home is an impossible task,…
Chicken piccata with lemon-garlic sauce and couscous
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 25 min cooking time. This is a lemony and fresh way to serve chicken. Piccata refers to the way the meat is prepared and it literally means “larded” and it probably comes from the amount of butter used. This sauce is indeed very rich, but the lemon flavor gives it a…
Japanese cotton cheesecake
10-12 servings; 20 min preparation; 80 min cooking time. This cake is incredibly light and soft. It does prove its name. It’s not that difficult to make as it looks. The secret of the cake it not overbeating the egg whites and using a water bath during baking. This cake originates from Hakada, Japan and…
Sweet potato-carrots hash browns
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 15 (25) min cooking time. Hash browns are very typical for the US and UK. They are mostly fried in oil, but I always search for a healthier way to prepare food. These hash browns are made in the oven. Of course, you can make them as you prefer. If…
Avocado bites with tabasco-honey yoghurt dip
2 servings; 5 min preparation time; 15 min cooking time. This is an easy and fast bite to make. It’s crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. Serve it as a side dish or use it during a party with your friends. The Parmesan crust gives a different dimension of the…
Lasagna Bolognese
6-8 servings; 10 (30) min preparation; 60 min cooking time. They say that you don’t make, but you build lasagna and I couldn’t agree more. Making lasagna from scratch is not that easy and cost time. Of course it’s totally worth it, because the end result is amazing. So don’t hesitate and give it a…
Pico de gallo with homemade tostadas
2-4 servings; 25 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. If you sit in a Mexican restaurant, you will notice that they always serve a couple of salsa’s with the meal. Guacamole is a must, but in most cases they serve pico de gallo salsa as well. This is one of the most known salsa’s in…
Pastel des tres leches
10-12 porties; 15 min voorbereiding; 45 min kooktijd. In het geval dat u denkt dat Mexicanen geen desserts te maken, maakte ik een zoete traktatie om te laten zien dat het niet het geval is. Eigenlijk zijn er vele heerlijke desserts in Mexico. Ik spreek uit ervaring ze op te eten. Eigenlijk is deze taart…
Silky guacamole
4 servings (1 cup); 10 min preparation I can’t think of anything more Mexican than guacamole. You will find it with every meal you have one scoop of this silky delicious condiment. I’ve noticed though that in Mexico they make it smoother and silkier than in Europe. In Europe it’s chunkier. The guacamole comes from…
Quinoa with mint, avocado and peas
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. This superfood salad is light and full of flavour. You can combine it with your dinner. It’s also a good lunch-to-go. It will not take you a lot of time to prepare. The mint gives it so much freshness and aroma. The creamy avocado complements the…
Chicken with mole poblano sauce
2 servings; 15 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. Mole is one of the most common sauces in Mexico. It has a 500 years history and more than 300 versions depending on the region. Mole actually refers to a group of chili sauces that contain nuts, fruit and chili. As most of the food in…
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