For some reason this post was long in the making ... but I finally completed it and here it is. It's one of the recipes I picked up in France (of course). I simply love it, it's delicious, a crowd pleaser and something very very French.... can be served as an appetizer or main.… Continue reading Tarte with Apple and Goat Cheese
Pasta with Garlic, Parsley and Olives
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" Leonardo da Vinci This is one of my favorite quotes and for me it applies to food as much as it does to other things in life. The recipe for this Pasta, from the Bon Appéttit Magazine is exactly this, simple and very delicious and done within minutes. Enjoy … Continue reading Pasta with Garlic, Parsley and Olives
Rhubarb,Oat Muffins
Easter is upon us and of course I am in the kitchen baking, because holidays and special occasions are an excuse to indulge a little. This recipe is easy and you can indulge without feeling guilty, it's not loaded with sugar and instead of the full amount of flour I added some oats and I… Continue reading Rhubarb,Oat Muffins
Minestrone With Gremolata
Since a few months I have established meatless Monday in our home, not everyone is happy since it's sometimes expends to meatless Wednesday and Friday. There is a lot of delicious dishes out there that are vegetarian or even vegan and are satisfying and most important healthy. This Minestrone is one of those dishes. If you… Continue reading Minestrone With Gremolata
Marianne’s French Apple Tarte
This beautiful and delicious French apple tarte was made by my dear friend Marianne, for a wonderful dinner we hosted together. The recipe is her mothers who is French and an incredible cook and baker, she thankfully passed her knowledge to Marianne. This tarte is delicate with it's thin crust and fresh topped with apples.… Continue reading Marianne’s French Apple Tarte
Apple Muffins
Ingredients: (makes 12 muffins) 3 green apples 2 cups of flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup plain yoghurt 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup coconut or vegetable oil 3/4 cup brown or white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla sugar for the crumble: 50… Continue reading Apple Muffins
Christmas Cookies
Ingredients 180 g soft butter 100 g powdered sugar 1 pinch of salt 3 egg yolks Zest from 1 orange 1 1/2 tbsp dry poppy seeds 330 g flour 1 tsp baking powder Approximately 1 half jar of orange jam, for spread Put the soft butter, powdered sugar and pinch of salt in… Continue reading Christmas Cookies
