I’m going to be honest here. I’ve never actually had the famous American Mac N’ Cheese. Which isn’t really a weird thing since I’m Dutch and there’s lots of people here that have never had it nor heard of it. But as someone who has been quite obsessed with the US and its traditional cooking…
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Sweet Sunday – Maple Syrup Chocolate Cake
Sweet Sunday is here! It’s been two quiet weeks, I’ve been spending this week sick in bed and haven’t cooked or baked anything. Yeah, it’s been quite boring. However, I did watch the whole first season of How To Get Away With Murder in 1.5 days, so I’ve got that going for me. Seriously though,…
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…
Tomorrow You Will Wish You Had Started Today
Ah, it’s been quiet over here at Basil and Oil this last week. Life (mainly sleep deprivation) caught up on me once again. I’ve been struggling with my thesis, how to fit in my gym sessions, when to socialize, when to take time for myself. It’s been busy in my life and my head. However,…
Sweet Sunday – M&M Cookies
Happy Sweet Sunday! How was your Valentine’s Day? Or did you celebrate Galentine’s Day just like me? This might be the best thing to have been created in response to a holiday. Celebrate your lady-friends just like they do in Parks & Recreation. Amy Poehler, you perfect human being, what a great day to think…
Stamppot – Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Sausage
First of all… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Yay, I’m one year older. Again. I have got to admit, contrary to my past belief, I’m not that great at this getting older thing. Mainly because I still feel like a 9-year old sometimes. Funny story which will totally back this statement: yesterday, I accidentally took a…
Imam Bayildi – Stuffed Eggplant
Imam Bayildi is a Turkish recipe, that reminds me of those perfect days in the Mediterranean with the most beautiful dishes I’ve ever tasted. This stuffed eggplant is literally one of my favourite dishes. The easiness of the cooking process, the intense depth of the flavours, the simplicity of the ingredients; they all add up to…
Sweet Sunday – Chocolate Chip Muffins
Goodday, my lovely readers! It’s time to bring some sweetness in your lives! As I’ve been craving chocolate for days, I’ve decided to do something about it. The result? Chocolate Chip Muffins. Hungry yet? As always, I try to make my sweet recipes just a tad bit healthier by not adding butter or using white flour. Same…
Pizza con Verdure – The Easy Way
The title says it all. Although this recipe is a lot less fancy than it actually sounds in Italian. Basically, this is one of the pizzas I make after a long day of work when I’m way too tired and lazy to prepare anything. It’s not often that I use something ready made. But for…
Film Friday – Big Night
There’s food. There’s film. Sometimes there’s both. When heaven and earth collide, films about food happen. Therefore, I’m introducing a new bi-weekly topic on Basil and Oil; Film Friday. A post where I’ll talk about which film I love, and why, and where I’ll definitely urge you to watch it asap. The first food-film is a special one….
Club Sandwich with Homemade Mayonnaise
A Club Sandwich takes me back to when I was living in London. As part of the curriculum for my study, International Hotel Management, I had to go on a traineeship abroad for 6 months. As a self-proclaimed anglophile, the choice for me was quite easy. It had to take place somewhere in the UK….
Sweet Sunday – Pink Macarons
Happy Sunday! Being a lover of Pavlova, I figured I should try making those cute macarons. They seemed to emerge out of nowhere the last years, and could literally be seen everywhere. I thought they were alright, but did not really understand the hype surrounding it. Until I made my own. Because how delicious are these…
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