by Elisabeth Duckeck My mother was an expert when it came to apple cake. She always made it in a traditional springform tin, using butter for the batter. The whole house would fill with the wonderful smell of freshly baked apple cake. My mother’s traditional apple cake She always made a classic sponge cake and…
Author: elisabethduckeck
I'm not a professional cook. I have had three years of job training in hotel business where I worked also some time in the kitchen.
I have not really been taught to cook by anyone. My idol is my mom even though I never followed her when she was cooking.
I was born in Germany, spent some time of my childhood in France and had the fortune to travel fro coast to coast of the U.S. for six month after I finished high-school. There I became aquainted to the Mexican food. As a Spain lover I had the chance to work on Mallorca and finally ended up on the wonderful island of Crete, Greece, where I got familiar with Greek traditions and - of course - with authentic Greek food.
Crunchy Chicken Wrap with Spicy Pink Sauce – Easy Recipe
The perfect snack to take to work. These Crunchy Chicken Wraps with Spicy Pink Sauce make a delicious main meal or a satisfying snack at work. Inspired by the kind of fast-food snacks you often find in underground railway stations, this homemade version is a little different: it’s easy to prepare, packed with protein and…
How to Make Smash Cheeseburgers at Home (No Griddle)
by Elisabeth Duckeck The other day, while watching one of my favourite TV series, I saw the protagonists eating burgers, and it made me crave cheeseburgers with fries for lunch the next day. Why Make Smash Burgers at Home Instead of Ordering In At first, however, I wasn’t sure whether we should simply order some…
Fish Fillet with Herbs Crust Provençal
When I was growing up in Germany, my mother used to make fish fillets with an herb crust. She bought them frozen from the supermarket. You may have seen them in your local store, too. They are sold by different producers under names such as “Cod Bordelaise” or “Cod Provençal.” In Germany, this type of…
Easy Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe with Oats, Nuts & Honey
My Kids Love Homemade Crunchy Granola-Muesli! But when you make it on your own, you have the advantage of knowing exactly what goes into it and where your ingredients come from. So why not make it yourself? This easy homemade granola really is simple to prepare, absolutely delicious, much cheaper, and your kitchen will smell…
Aromatic Pork Neck Roast or Pulled Pork Cretan (Minoan) Style
by Elisabeth Duckeck The Cretan diet has become famous all over the world since the last few years. It is considered to be the most healthiest diet because of its use of extra virgin olive oil, lots of vegetable and herbs. The Cretan diet developed from the Minoan traditions. This old civilisation used the wild…
Marinated Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Yogurt
by Elisabeth Duckeck Thinking about what to cook with chicken breast and yogurt I searched the net to find ideas. I finally found three different recipes, which somehow I liked, but also didn’t like… but the combination of some of the cooking suggestions of all three recipes gave me the idea for this one, and…
Easy Air Fryer Sea Bream Recipe
This easy Air Fryer Sea Bream recipe is perfect for beginners and requires no cooking experience. Enjoy whole sea bream with crispy skin, tender and juicy flesh, minimal mess and hardly any cooking smells — a simple and delicious Mediterranean fish recipe for any occasion.
Kitchen Gadgets: Must-Have or Pointless Investment?
Do you really need that kitchen gadget? An honest, experience-based series weighing pros, cons, and buying tips for today’s must-have appliances.
Easy Homemade Spicy Air Fryer Fries
Learn how to make the ultimate Crunchy Spicy French Fries (Chips) in the Air-Fryer. Easy, quick, and perfectly seasoned!