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…

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…

Avocado-Orange Tossed Salad Recipe

Looking for a vibrant summer dish? This Avocado-Orange Tossed Salad recipe features juicy citrus chunks, crisp red onions, and creamy avocado over fresh mixed greens, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. It is a quick, healthy, and high-fiber side dish that pairs perfectly with any grilled main course.

Authentic Ras El Hanout Spice Blend – A Taste of the Middle East at Home

by Elisabeth Duckeck Only about a year ago, we discovered an Arabic restaurant in town, and my daughter and I decided to give it a try. It serves real, authentic Arabic food – absolutely delicious! You often read about ethnic restaurants claiming to offer authentic cuisine, only to discover that the chef does not actually…

Chicken Filet with Honey Mustard Sauce and Tarragon

by Elisabeth Duckeck A few days ago, we visited one of our favorite restaurants, where I tried this dish for the first time. It was absolutely delicious, and I immediately told my daughter that I would definitely try to recreate this restaurant recipe at home. Today was the day to test it out—and it turned…