The flavour of smoky duck breasts seasoned with herbes de Provence and grilled over charcoal blends aroma, tenderness, and crispness with the joy of open-fire cooking. Grilled tomatoes add a sweet, charred balance, layered over fresh arugula and soft mozzarella. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a simple yet elegant combination—where smoky, savoury, and fresh flavours come together beautifully.
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Pan-Seared Veal Cutlets with Za’atar
Friends introduced us to the za’atar spice during a salsa and mango chutney canning session. The enchanting aroma of this Middle Eastern spice is earthy and herbal, with a touch of citrus. When I smell it I think of a warm bread coming from the oven. Za’atar can be used to season vegetables, added to…
Potatoes baked in chicken stock
Ralph can’t remember where his inspiration for this starchy side was from but just remembered that the potatoes were somehow baked in chicken stock, which infuses the potatoes with rich flavour. He tried to keep this first try simple, especially since we are using our own homemade stock. You can add in crushed cloves, onions…
Grilled ‘Edelstück’ lamb ribs
Many people shy away from lamb, but done right, it can be a wonderful culinary experience. We were introduced to lamb by our friends Jim and Tracy, who also sparked our passion for food and wine. They taught us how cheese transforms into goodness when left out at room temperature for hours before serving, and…
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…
Spargel (white asparagus) with Hollandaise and potatoes
It’s Spargelzeit ‘asparagus time’ in Germany! Spargel is very popular here. Full menus are dedicated to this white gold of vegetables, and Germans have no problem paying the high price when first available in the season. White asparagus is grown under mounds of dirt to allow them to thicken and not produce chlorophyl before picking….
Flower Sprouts (Kalettes) in the Air Fryer
If you like kale and Brussels sprouts, you’re gonna LOVE flower sprouts! We discovered Flower Sprouts only this year at our local farmers market. They’re almost too pretty to eat. After some research, I came across this link all about Kalettes and their origin – they were developed in the UK in 2010 by people…
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…
Air Fryer Shrimp & Turkey Spring Rolls
Buying an air fryer was not my idea; it was my son’s. I didn’t agree with it, as I didn’t know anything about them and thought it was just one more appliance to clutter up our kitchen. I told him that if he wanted it, he would need to buy it. So he ordered it….
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