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  • (Unauthentic) Korean cucumber salad

    A rich and creamy salad thanks to a little Mediterranean twist! This is another one of my other favorite go-to salads after ...

  • A damn sweet taco

    Sweet ‘taco’ with Nutella sushi-rice pudding, cherries and nuts! What is this you might ask yourself? Well, these are ...

  • Almond crusted pork cutlet with banana salsa

    Pork cutlet with smoked almond crust and exotic banana, tomato and bell pepper salsa! Delicious crispy pork gets married ...

  • Apple-pork burger with leek and relish

    Juicy apple pork burger with leek and a apple-cherry tomato relish! Check out this tasty creation, which is one of the favorite ...

  • Bacon Jam

    Enjoy some creamy bacon goodness! You are familiar with bacon, right? “Yes” Okay, you looove bacon, right? “Yeees” ...

  • Baked cherry, ginger and chicken samosas

    A delicious exotic flavor combination with juicy cherries and zingy ginger chicken in a crunchy puff pastry parcel! Chicken ...

  • Banana oat porridge

    As winter is hitting Holland, this warm and filling breakfast takes 5 minutes, tastes like dessert and will easily keep ...

  • BBQ beer pulled chicken on oven-roasted potatoes

    Try this tender BBQ beer pulled chicken on fluffy oven-roasted potatoes!   This recipe takes some time, but is basically ...

  • Beet, lychee and almond jam

    An unusual but utterly delicious jam, with flavors that work surprisingly well together! Sweet almonds, earthy beetroot, ...

  • Blue cheese dipping sauce for fried chicken

    Learn how to make a blue cheese dip for home fried chicken! A deeply flavorful, rich, cooling and soothing dip for your ...

  • Blueberry ginger lime muffins

    Juicy blueberry muffins with surprising hints of lime and candied ginger These small little muffins are packed with bold ...

  • Brittle cookies with black olives and white chocolate

    Brittle cookies made with black olives and white chocolate - an irresistible salty-sweet flavor combination! Imagine you ...

  • Bulgarian Shopska salad

    Bulgarian pride on a plate!  Last year in the summer I had the chance to visit Bulgaria on a business trip. I was overwhelmed ...

  • Cantuccini cherry tiramisu

    Ridiculously easy and almost-fancy Italian dessert Creamy and crunchy, sweet and sour, vanilla and almonds– an Italian ...

  • Caribbean banana fritters

    Fluffy Caribbean pancakes with banana and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon – just the perfect dessert!  Every once in a ...

  • Carrot and radish salad with exotic passion fruit dressing

    Shredded raw carrots and radishes with Caribbean passion fruit dressing! Some say eating food raw is the best way you can ...

  • Cheeseburger dumplings

    Get ready to finally enjoy a luscious cheeseburger by using chopsticks! Let’s kick fusion food to the next level - the ...

  • Cheeseburger quesadilla

    Combining the best of the humble American cheeseburger with the crispy deliciousness of Mexico!   Dear Mr. President, can't ...

  • Cheeseburger soup

    A liquid cheeseburger that tastes just like the solid version you love so much!   You love cheeseburgers, right? Ever thought ...

  • Chicken Thai curry with sherry, garlic and bell pepper

    Perfect weekday dinner with tender chicken and bell pepper in a tasty garlicky sauce! Curries are so versatile and whenever ...

  • Chinese oxtail with fennel (slowcooker)

    Fall-off-the-bone tender oxtail with delicious mellow Chinese flavors and buttery diced fennel A Chinese inspired version ...

  • Chinese pork belly with eggplant and pak choi

    A delicious Chinese treat that will bring a smile to your face! Delicious fatty pork, browned eggplant, a thick tasty sauce ...

  • Chunky guacamole with beans

    Creamy and chunky dip that is just perfect with every Mexican feast! Guacamole is the perfect accompaniment for every authentic ...

  • Cocoa-crusted pork chop with hazelnut gremolata

    Cocoa-crusted pork chop with garlic, leek and hazelnut gremolata The boring pork chop gets an exciting make-over! Pork and ...

  • Cream of horseradish soup

    A peppery soup that will warm you on those cold windy days!   Horseradish - you either love it or you hate it. There is ...

  • Creamy onion baked lamb chops

    Creamy onion baked lamb chops with potatoes – impressive and delicious comfort food Every dish that is covered with golden ...

  • Creamy potato salad with avocado, Greek yogurt and caramelized onions

    Healthy creamy potato salad with avocado, Greek yogurt & caramelized onions! This creamy potato salad is the perfect ...

  • Creamy Thai chicken soup with pumpkin and chili

    Your new ultimate cold remedy: Creamy Thai chicken soup with pumpkin and chili! There is nothing better and more satisfying ...

  • Creamy thick Eierlikör

    “Eierlikör” – Germany’s answer to eggnog! Perfect for X-mas Well, it’s no secret that we Germans like a drink ...

  • Crunchy and gooey quesadillas

    Nothing beats crunchy quesadillas with a gooey cheesy center! Quesadillas were one the first ‘real’ Mexican dishes I ...

  • Crunchy and sticky Asian chicken nuggets

    Delicious homemade chicken nuggets that skipped the deep-fryer! Ever wondered why chicken nuggets at McDonalds always have ...

  • Crunchy homemade granola

    Your new favorite crunchy breakfast has arrived! This breakfast treat is very similar to the crunchy muesli you get here ...

  • Divine cherry vanilla muffins

    Dig into these incredibly juicy and scrumptious cherry muffins! As you may have already realized by now, I’m not the biggest ...

  • Divine garlicky prawns in white wine sauce

    A perfect light dish for a warm summer evening that smells and tastes incredible   These prawns are incredible and ...

  • Double-double cheeseburger animal style

    Dig into a delicious messy burger with double the patties and double the cheese! Sometimes a simple hamburger is not enough ...

  • Dutch chocolate truffles with raw cookie dough filling

    Bite-size portions of raw cookie dough, covered with dark chocolate and Dutch syrup waffles! There is just so much deliciousness ...

  • Dutch hutspot with smoked sausage

    Traditional mashed potatoes with a lot of local charm! In the Netherlands one of the most traditional and also most common ...

  • Easy carrot hummus

    Think of the best hummus you had and then add sweet fluffy carrots! We all love hummus! Now imagine you can have the best ...

  • Easy genuine German cheesecake

    No crust and ultimate rich soft goodness - an easy original recipe for ‘Käsekuchen’ handed down 3 generations! You ...

  • Easy homemade pizza

    Try this crunchy, golden and easy homemade pizza. No delivery needed! This dough is undemanding, only needs a few ingredients ...

  • Easy Nutella muffins

    The easiest and most scrumptious Nutella muffins ever made!  You probably have Nutella in your cupboard at this very moment ...

  • Easy oven-baked meatballs

    No-worry meatballs from the oven that are the ideal snack for every party or get-together! Back when I was still studying ...

  • Espresso martini

    Espresso martini with coffee liquor and vodka - Cold coffee just got a whole lot more interesting! I love my coffee, and ...

  • Espresso steak rub

    Check out this tasty spice rub that will kick your steak skills to the next level!  I can already read your thoughts: Espresso ...

  • Exotic Brussels sprouts with coconut

    Sautéed shredded Brussels sprouts with grated apple and toasted coconut shavings Boring Brussels sprouts get their long ...

  • Flammkuchen

    The perfect French-German twist on pizza with only a few ingredients Flammkuchen -or tarte flambée- is basically the French-German ...

  • Fresh strawberries with Asian infused orange dressing

    A strawberry dessert salad with lemongrass and Thai Basil dressing Who doesn’t love strawberries?? Well, actually, me ...

  • German cucumber salad

    A traditional side salad just like grandma used to make it! Growing up in Germany I was fed a loooot of traditional German ...

  • Grilled eggplant with blue cheese guacamole, walnuts and corn

    This dish is vegetarian but just-oh-so-indulgent and feels kinda meaty! Grilled eggplant has such a delicious meaty texture. ...

  • Grilled green asparagus salad with mustard-sherry vinaigrette

    Tender griddled asparagus with juicy tomatoes, olives, and a punchy dressing! Asparagus is often a vegetable that divides ...

  • Gyoza style dumplings (pot stickers)

    Succulent Gyoza style dumplings with pork, shrimps and shiitake A few years back I learned how to make dumplings from a ...

  • Healthy chili con pollo

    How to make a healthy chili with chicken - Chili con pollo with kale My fresh take on a tex-mex classic: Chili con carne ...

  • Healthy pasta salad with crayfish in 15 minutes

    My culinary twist on a WeightWatchers salad that packs lots of greens and is ready in just a few minutes!   When I grew ...

  • Homemade garlic herb butter

    Put on your Amish hat - we are making the butter ourselves! What is better than a thick slice of garlic herb butter on a ...

  • Honey puff pastry pears

    Deliciously poached pears wrapped in crunchy puff pastry. Easy but impressive! For years I really didn’t care for pears. ...

  • Ice cream with warm chocolate-rum-banana sauce

    Impressive dessert perfection whipped up in less than 5 minutes! This is my go-to dessert if creativity is taking the day ...

  • Idiot-proof apple cake

    A cake even I can’t mess up! - No crust, no rolling, just 4 key ingredients and delicious apples! I’ve mentioned it ...

  • Indulging banana chocolate muffins

    There is just nothing better than banana combined with chocolate! Banana and chocolate are always are winning combination! ...

  • Intense slow-cooker chicken ramen (tantanmen)

    Learn how to make intense flavorful chicken ramen in your crockpot or slow-cooker. Fatty, rich and lip-smacking delicious! ...

  • Johnny’s universal spice blend

    Say hello to the spice mix that will never fail you! This spice blend is so well balanced that it will make everything tastier! ...

  • Juicy honey & maple-syrup glazed ribs

    Delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs to enjoy and impress with! The ribs are super easy to make in the oven, taste way better ...

  • Khachapuri

    Gooey delicious Georgian cheese bread with runny egg yolk Everyone loves molten cheese on a pizza, but do you know what’s ...

  • Korean beef Bulgogi

    Super tender Korean beef with sesame and garlic Ever thought about putting kiwi onto your steak? Yeah, I know that this ...

  • Korean fried chicken Sauce

    Learn how to make Korean fried chicken at home - without a deep-fryer If you want fiery, salty, sticky, sweet and spicy ...

  • Korean soy garlic fried chicken

    How to make delicious garlicky Korean fried chicken at home Quick and easy recipe for delicious sticky Korean chicken with ...

  • Larb gai tacos (Laos/Thai)

    Zesty fresh Asian chicken salad served Mexican taco style! Move over grilled Mexican meat, there's a new kid on the block ...

  • Mashed honey-wasabi peas

    Easy sweet side dish with a nice little zing! Watch out for this nice way to get your greens in! These are surely not your ...

  • Mediterranean warm pasta salad with rucola and olives

    A simple and colorful Mediterranean pasta salad for instant holiday mood! This delicious pasta salad will get you in a ...

  • Mexican pasta with guacamole

    Quick and easy Mexican pasta topped with simple guacamole! After visiting Mexico their cuisine has become one of my all ...

  • Mousse au chocolat cake

    Creamy, soft and chocolaty indulgence – this is the best chocolate cake you ever have tasted! This cake only has 4 ingredients ...

  • My famous burger

    Pure perfection with bacon, cheese, homemade bigmac sauce, pineapple and another special sauce! La pièce de résistance! ...

  • One-pot sticky wings

    Delicious sticky finger-licking-good chicken wings with an Asian twist   First things first: I won’t take any credit ...

  • Oreo stuffed brownies

    It’s brownies with Oreos inside – what else could you possibly ask for? Well, we all love brownies, right? And I know ...

  • Pasta risotto with peas and bacon

    Risotto made from broken pieces of pasta for those lonely nights when you don’t have rice in the cupboard! My Italian ...

  • Peanut banana ice cream

    Homemade ice cream just got a whole lot easier! There is always a bowl of fruit in my house. Well, okay sometimes it’s ...

  • Pickled red onions (cebolla morada)

    A perfect vibrant crunchy topping for your Mexican treats, done in minutes! Whenever I make any Mexican food I crave one ...

  • Pizza Lyonnaise

    A French twist on pizza with chicken liver, ground beef and a lot of flavor! Pizza Lyonnaise is a delicious twist on pizza ...

  • Pizza rolls

    Give your pizza an easy little delicious twist! Everyone loves pizza! It never goes out of style and you can come up with ...

  • Pizza with bell pepper, garlicky shrimp and blue cheese

    Crunchy pizza with sweet red bell pepper, buttery garlicky shrimp, topped off with intoxicating blue cheese and toasted ...

  • Quick and easy one-pot Pad Thai pasta

    A super fast and easy pasta dish with the flavors of Thailand (psst: it’s also vegan)! This delicious pasta dish is so ...

  • Quick and easy pico de gallo salsa

    Make this spicy fresh homemade Mexican salsa in less than 5 minutes! Homemade salsa is so much better than the store bought ...

  • Quick tangerine tiramisu

    Your delicious dessert quick fix for last minute guests! Contrary to a proper tiramsu which would take a few hours, you ...

  • Ramen – Japanese noodle soup

    Slurp away on delicious broth and perfect noodles! Chances are big you are hung-over after a big New Year’s celebration?  ...

  • Satay sauce and a ramen chicken burger

    Spicy peanut sauce perfect for any kind of grilled chicken – as well as for a ramen burger Wow, I have to say that I’m ...

  • Scallop s’more sandwich in the woods

    Grilled scallops, sandwiched between double-breaded fennel schnitzels with an onion-bacon campfire, in a green pepper forrest ...

  • Sesame tuna poke

    Creamy raw tuna salad – the perfect fusion food from Hawaii and Japan “Poke” is raw fish salad from the Hawaiian cuisine ...

  • Silky pasta carbonara

    Pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce, perfected with bacon and a hint of garlic A few weeks back I went to Vapiano for the first ...

  • Silky Thai pineapple fish noodles

    A mild and sweet Thai curry with noodles in a silky smooth sauce   This mild Thai curry is easy to make and will impresses ...

  • Simple Thai chicken curry with sugar snaps

    A delicious colorful Thai curry with tender chicken and crunchy vegetables! This chicken curry is another go-to dish that ...

  • Simple white chocolate coffee

    Save on Starbucks and make your own delicious brew! I am personally not a big fan of Starbucks. Okay, I said it and I stand ...

  • Sloppy joes

    Juicy sloppy joes with a sweet savory sauce - your ideal weekday dinner! Sloppy joes are easy to make and feed a crowd if ...

  • Sticky caramelized onion and sausage pizza

    Get ready to meet your new favorite pizza! Sometimes you need to walk off the beaten path to end up with delicious creations! ...

  • Super crunchy Cornflakes ‘fried’ chicken (oven-baked)

    Incredibly tender chicken with an ear-popping crunch! This chicken is just too good to be true. Healthier than the one from ...

  • Sweet and spicy tomato jam

    As easy as boiling water and so much better than your regular old ketchup! We all love our ketchup and most of us wouldn’t ...

  • Tasty stock from scraps

    Make the tastiest stock from stuff you would normally throw in the trash! Recently I started watching the show 'Scraps' ...

  • Thai bean & chicken salad (Tom kha gai style)

    Learn how to make a flavorful and filling bean salad with all the flavors you love from the Thai 'Tom Kha Gai' soup Crunchy ...

  • Thai cucumber salad

     A light and crunchy feast for your taste buds! I guess if I had to name one vegetable I couldn’t live without I’d ...

  • Thai rice-noodle soup with chicken and iceberg lettuce

    Filling Thai soup with chicken, lettuce and loads of garlic! Oh yes, winter has finally arrived. What better way to celebrate ...

  • The perfect Mojito!

    Get ready for the tastiest mojito you've ever had in your life! I've been experimenting quite a bit with this awesome cocktail ...

  • The ultimate healthy chili dog

    Turn your ‘dirty water dog’ into a healthy and wholesome meal! This dish is my answer to another little food challenge ...

  • Tom kha gai pulled chicken sandwich

    The delicious taste of the famous Thai coconut soup finally on a bun! Many of you probably know the tasty Tom Kha Gai soup ...

  • Tom kha gai soup

    Try this delicious creamy Thai chicken soup with coconut milk! This is one of the easiest soups to make ever and it’s ...

  • Tropical vegan smoothie with avocado

    A tropical creamy smoothie that gives your body everything it needs! Most people in the Western world associate avocado ...

  • Ultimate meal prep recipe (13 in 1) – the orange base

    The last meal prep recipe you will ever need! 8 freezer-friendly meals with 4 different flavors, all made in one go. Super-versatile ...

  • Vegan hot wings (cauliflower)

    An addictive vegan version of spicy chicken wings! Are you craving fried chicken? Try this vegan alternative instead and ...

  • Velvety tomato salad

    Summery tomato salad with healthy velvety dressing! Some weeks ago I encountered my new favorite tomato dressing of all ...

  • Vietnamese cashew chicken with oyster sauce

    Overcome your fear of oyster sauce with this Vietnamese chicken treat! If you have never tried oyster sauce, here's your ...

  • Zapiekanka – Polish pizza baguette

    Poland’s answer to pizza comes in the form of a crispy and cheesy baguette! The trip last week to Poland rekindled my ...

  • Zucchini salad with shrimp and lemon

    Learn how to make a fresh zucchini noodle salad with tiny Dutch shrimp! A zesty, light and refreshing little salad ...

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