Since we’re all still stuck at home for a few more weeks, we better make the most of it and have some good, tasty, wholesome and energizing lunches. I hope these ideas will give you some inspiration and will satisfy you and your family in these times. So, treat yourself today and get cracking in the kitchen!
What is it with grilled cheese sandwiches that makes you come back for more? Is it the bread? The cheese? The meat (if you use any)? Or just the fact that grilled cheese sandwiches evoke so many sweet, maybe even cheesy memories. Whatever the case may be, they keep me coming back for more. Over and over again…
So, this year I wanted to come up with a million recipes for your Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, a lot happened and with lockdown No.3 whilst dealing with other stuff, I didn’t have time to work on as many recipes as I wanted.
However, I did make a Christmas dinner for two (greedy persons 😉 consisting of a Chicken Roll stuffed with Cranberry Compote & Brie, Sweet Potato and Garlic Galette and Roasted Purple Brussel Sprouts. I shared this lovely meal with my two neighbours, who have become my good friends during this Pandemic. I guess, that’s the bright side of this whole drama; that we get to connect and reconnect with others and ourselves.
This is Christmas in a Chicken Roll! It’s an ultimate stunner at your dinner and not hard to make at all. The sour cranberry compote works really well with the creamy cheese and the spices bring the whole dish together. Use the leftover juices to make a sauce by adding a little bit of butter and stock to the pan.
Delicious mashed potatoes with creamy soft leek and an aromatic Ginger and Chili Rookworst (smoked sausage); sounds like pure comfort for these gloomy days that are awaiting us, right? Well, this classic Dutch Stamppot (one pot meal with mashed potatoes and vegetables) with a Chinese twist is what you’ll need when it comes to rustling up a fall/winter midweek meal 😉
Delicious Gua Bao w/ Crispy Taiwanese Chicken anyone? I’m bringing this famous Taiwanese street food snack to your kitchen. With store-bought bao buns, a little preparation and some love you’ll have a yummy Asian snack on your dinner table!
Have you ever had Black Bean Garlic Chicken at a Chinese restaurant? Well, I have and it’s one of my fave dishes to order. I always thought that this dish was difficult to recreate, because of the fermented black beans situation and the unique flavour of this particular ingredient. Yet, these days you can buy fermented black bean pastes in any Asian grocery stores and they even come with a garlic flavour. So there’s also no need to peel a lot of garlic cloves and you can have a restaurant quality meal in under 25 minutes!
Peanut sauce is a favourite of mine and my family. We love to eat this with satay, Gado Gado and now with these chicken meatballs. It’s also perfect to store in your fridge for those instant late cravings. Drizzle, dip or just drink it and thank me later 😉
This wholesome White Bean Soup was on my list for a while now and last weekend I finally made it! It was storming outside and this delicious packed and fragrant soup was all my body craved for.
My simple Baked Drumstick recipe is easy to follow, flavoured with a tasty seasoning and then baked in the oven. It’s a perfect and effortless way to cook a juicy chicken drumstick in the oven. Plus, I bet you kids will love them too!
