Recently I’ve been trying to get more skilled in different cuisines than the ones I usually cook. Not saying that I’ve fully mastered the Italian or Mediterranean cuisine. Not at all. I’m just interested in learning about other flavours and other ways to cook a meal. Mainly I’m focusing on Asian cuisine. In March of…
Category: Appetizers
Honey Drizzled Toast with Dried Figs and Pecorino
I think the title says it all. I wish I had made pictures when my mom had her first taste of this toast, sometimes pictures speak louder than words. I don’t think I can get across how divine this tasted in my writing. You are going to have to try this recipe for yourself.This is an…
E is for Even More Crostini
Crostini might just be the best thing to have ever been created. I’m not kidding. A crunchy base of bread, infused with garlic and olive oil, topped off with whatever combination of fresh ingredients you can think of. You might’ve noticed the terms bruschetta and crostini being interchanged, although technically they are different. Crostini are typically round…
C is for Caprese
From the coast of Ipanema to the Island of Capri… And that’s where we’ll end our journey. The Island of Capri, located in the Mediterranean Sea on the western shore of the boot of Italy, is the birthplace of one of Italy’s most loved dishes. Well, actually Napels is, but the salad wasn’t named after…
A is for Arancini
The A-Z Challenge has begun! And day A already brings you so much greatness with these wonderful Arancini. These cuties are Sicilian rice balls. Filled rice balls, mind you. The name derives from the Italian word for oranges, which the rice balls definitely do resemble after you have deep fried them. Although nowadays most of the…
5-Minute Homemade Hummus
Where do I begin to explain my love for hummus? It’s creamy, it’s nutty, it’s spicy, it’s starchy. What is not to love? To make this wonderful chickpea dip even better, is that you can easily make it yourself! Just grab a food processor, mix all the ingredients, and you’ll be ready to eat in…
Saint Nicholas’ Eve
Yesterday my family and I celebrated Sinterklaas. A day later than the actual holiday, which I’ve told you a little about in the last Sweet Sunday post along with a recipe for the traditional cookies we eat around this time: kruidnoten. On Pakjesavond, or Saint Nicholas’ Eve, our family has the tradition (like most other…
Beet Soup
The weekend is here! A very warm weekend that is. It’s been hot here in The Netherlands for about two weeks now, which is something us Dutch cherish as we are not always this lucky with the weather. Last Sunday I shared a recipe for Blueberry Nectarine Soy Popsicles that’ll help you cool down in…
Broccoli-Spinach Frittata
My lovely followers, as some of you may have noticed I did not post anything yesterday for Sweet Sunday. For that I give you my apologies 😦 Now for my lame excuse. Honestly, I was just way too busy this week to write a post or even make a new recipe. My father celebrated his…
Bruschetta
Have you ever fallen completely in love with an ingredient? It caught your eye, and didn’t let go? No? Me neither. Until I came across these beauties. It was love at first sight. I have fallen head over heels in love with these stunning tomatoes. Ever since I bought them, I have been staring at them,…
Basil and Oil 