Sloppy Joes is a popular American dish, traditionally made with ground beef. This version of Sloopy Joes is made with chicken, turkey, or duck, and was handed down by Ralph’s mother Marion. It’s simple yet bursting with comfort-food flavour—a perfect weeknight dinner and a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or turkey and…
Trout ceviche with grapefruit
This recipe is an inspiration from our recent visit to the beautiful town of Marone on Lago d’Iseo in Italy—a small valley village on the edge of a shimmering lake. It’s one of those places where you arrive and are mesmerized. At first, you can’t believe you’re so fortunate to be staying there, and then…
White Asparagus (Spargel) Soup in a Pressure Cooker
This white asparagus soup is made by sautéing onion and potato in butter, then cooking asparagus stems in broth in a pressure cooker until tender. The soup is puréed until smooth, then finished with cream and lightly cooked asparagus tips for texture. It’s seasoned with salt and pepper, then served garnished with chopped chives.
Crackling porchetta on the grill
This is a yummy Italian version of baked pork belly that you can either make on the grill like Ralph did, or in the oven. Ralph had this years ago at a farmer’s market in Italy on a bun and vowed to make it, and has a few times now for guests. Last night we…
Grilled pork spareribs with air fryer broccolini and red spring onions
This meal is a nice way to kick-start the grilling season (although, we grill all year round). Ralph bought the pork spareribs at our Saturday market butcher. The way he prepared them are not your ‘fall off the bone’ style but a more smoky, chewy texture that you can enjoy the next day cold (if…
Grüner Spargel (Green Asparagus) on the Grill
Simple, smoky, and bursting with spring flavour, grilled green asparagus is one of our favourite seasonal side dishes. With just a few ingredients and a hot grill, this recipe lets fresh asparagus shine.
Spargel (White Asparagus) with Hollandaise, Potatoes, and Katenschinken
One of Germany’s most cherished seasonal dishes, this recipe combines locally grown white asparagus with homemade Hollandaise, new potatoes, and smoked Katenschinken. It’s a delicious way to experience Spargelzeit and support local farmers during asparagus season.
Flower Sprouts (Kalettes) in the Air Fryer
A quick and easy air fryer recipe featuring flower sprouts, a delicious fusion of Brussels sprouts and kale with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour.
Seafood Lasagna with Ricotta
This recipe is Ralph’s sea treasure version to our Meaty Cheesy Lasagna. He made the lasagna noodles and fresh ricotta from scratch, but to save time you can replace both with store-bought alternatives. Ralph likes to use fresh tomatoes for added moisture, even though in winter they don’t have much flavour. He also prefers ricotta…
Meaty Cheesy Lasagna
Nothing says comfort food like a lasagna. This is a great dish to make a lot of, so you can freeze smaller portions for a quick reheated meal during the week. You can make lasagna anytime of the year, but I find winter is best to warm up your kitchen and fill your house with…