Alain Passard has been the chef I’ve been most excited about in the last year. Funny enough, it was also last year when he was awarded the Chef’s Choice Award in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is a living legend. Here is why. Some decades ago, Alain Passard was one of the aspiring talented …
Red Pepper and Black Tomatoes with Coriander by Alain Passard Read More »
Lamb’s lettuce has such a gentle texture, I love to fill up a bowl with it and serve it with some satisfying and exciting components. Serves 2. Preparation time: 15 min, plus marination for at least 30 min INGREDIENTS 1 large portobello mushroom, cut into thin 2 cm (< 1 inch) long pieces 6 tbsp …
Lamb’s Lettuce with Portobello, Beans and Walnut Dressing Read More »
I loved this new take on couscous. The spices themselves are so warming. It’s healthy comfort food at its best. Serves 2. Preparation time: 20 min INGREDIENTS 4 sprigs of cauliflower 1/3 cup of quinoa 2 tbsp amaranth 1/4 of a red bell pepper, finely sliced lengthwise, cut into three sidewise and ideally let soaked …
This dish combines incredible freshness with the convenience of pasta. It’s one of those dishes that make you happy – or happier 😀 If you don’t have those herbs at hand, any other herb is likely to do the job as well. Serves 2. Preparation time: 5 min. INGREDIENTS 1 cucumber 8 basil leaves 2 …
If you would like to try only one traditional Turkish recipe let it be this one. It’s a symphony on harmony, excitement, variety and joy. I took it from the already legendary “The Turkish Cookbook” by Musa Dağdeviren (starred in Netflix’s Chef’s Table) and I liked it so much I think I’m going to make …
When planning the dish you’re going to prepare, you often know how it’s going to taste. But with this one, I was really surprised by the harmony when it all came together. Serves two. 15 min to prepare, a few hours to marinate. INGREDIENTS 5-8 king oyster mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces 6 tbsp olive …
Pear Salad with Olives and King Oyster Mushrooms Read More »
Imagine soft ripe pineapple dices in a sweet-sour juice accompanied by wonderful miso, herbs and fine garlic dices. Yeah, that’s what I thought. I love pineapple so much and wanted to experience its taste from a different angle. I guess pineapple made a new friend: garlic. Of course, we’re all friends here : ) but …
Pineapple Chutney, Garlic and Red Basil with Spring Rolls Read More »