I am a great fan of mozzarella, tomato and basil (and avocado ideally), but wanted to prepare something a little different as an appetizer. Instead of fresh tomatoes I used sun-dried ones and added a slice of prosciutto last. A great taste explosion in your mouth, easy to prepare and just delicious. Give it a try!
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Christmas is over and the new year has started! But we wanted to treat ourselves on the first day of the year. The good thing is that this pasta dish is easy and fast to prepare, which made it ideal for today. Happy new year!!
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Are you looking for a great light and fairly easy to make dessert for Christmas? Or just a great inspiration for a lovely finish to a typically heavy main course? Well look no further – this is just perfect!!
Another plus is, that you can prepare a day ahead!
Merry Christmas to you all!!
And as it’s light and tangy, this dessert is also great in the summer time…
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Thanksgiving has already passed by, but this walnut pie is something that makes my heart jump as a dessert throughout autumn and winter time. It’s fairly simple to prepare and an absolute delight in combination with vanilla ice cream!!
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When I was a child we lived in the US and ever since I have just loved American Pancakes with Maple Syrup!! This is my moms recipe and all of us kids (and grownups) can’t get enough. And the best thing is, that they are ridiculously easy to prepare. Ideal for a brunch or just as a treat for oneself.
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Time is flying by at the moment. It’s crazy. Only a few weeks left until it’s Christmas. Not sure how you feel, but as of November I can live with all the Christmas cookies and other festive things in supermarkets all around. And speaking about cookies – this cake is made of spiced cookies called “Spekulatius” that are very commen during the Christmas season.
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The usually gloomy November month has started, but has served us with a few nice sunny autumn days so far. But it gets dark earlier now and how better can you enjoy that with cake and a cup of hot cocoa, coffee or tea?! And this slightly spicy tart is ideal to also warm you from inside!
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It’s that time of the year again with the lovely pumpkins everywhere. Plus the soup weather has started, so this is a great kick-off recipe for this season.
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…or Mac & Cheese for grownups! I am the biggist Mac & Cheese fan and this little twist with the Gruyère cheese is delicious. It really is comfort food for me and in times where you just need that “food hug” it’s just great to make.
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