Coconut and Oat Flour Pancakes
Pancakes are irresistible. I especially like to bake a healthier version with coconut flour and oatmeal. My daughter loves to add a couple of chocolate chips to the batter too.
Fastenwähe – Typical Basler Carnival Pastry
Fastenwähe goes long back in history. Nowadays, it is a specialty of Basel region, served during the Carnival season. I like to spike the dough with some bacon and Gruyere cheese and sprinkle it with caraway seeds.
Pistachio Flan
I don’t even find the words to describe how wonderful this pistachio flan is. The best example that a dessert doesn’t have to be a three layer cake to amaze your guests. I suggest you drop everything and go to the nearest store to buy pistachios to make this flan! The delicious pistachio flavor brings the flan to a whole new level!
The Last Blood Oranges Of The Season
The Spring has arrived. Honestly, I'm not even over of the winter yet. The year didn't start out good for me. I have been in the hospital, I've lost some regular jobs, and I feel like the first two months of the year has been lost. According to...
Blood Orange Creme Brûlée
Ingredients: 300 ml fresh blood orange juice 5 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier 2,5 Tbsp granulated sugar plus extra for the caramel layer 2 tsp corn starch Method: Over a water bath, whisk the egg...
From Cucumber Salad to Potato Gratin
I have a new toy! Yes, I know, I already have all sorts of things at home, I am a "collector". For this kitchen appliance, I reserved a special place on the shelf. It's beautiful and shiny, and it makes my life in the kitchen a lot easier. It...
Creamy Potato Gratin With Truffle Butter
Ingredients: 60 g truffle butter 80 g of grated Parmesan 1 kg potatoes 200 ml milk 150 ml heavy cream 1 pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: ca.60-70 minutes Attachment: continuous grater Method:...
Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers 1 shallot 2-3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (I recommend barrique) 1 bunch of fresh dill, chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic ca. 200 g Greek yogurt Zest of a lemon salt and pepper Preparation: 15 minutes Attachment:...
Eat, Drink and Ski in Tyrol (but mostly eat)
Tyrol is breathtaking. There are the snowy mountains, the nice people and the unique local cuisine, so what's not to like. I have some good memories that bind me to this region. The first skiing is right on top of the list. I'm not a fantastic...
Tyrolean Apple Strudel
Dough: 250 g flour 200 g butter 3-4 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons caster sugar a pinch of salt Filling: 500 g apples 50 g sugar 1 tablespoon butter A pinch of cinnamon 50 g bread crumbs 40 g raisins 20 g pine nuts 1 tbsp rum 1...