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…

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…

5 Spice Pork Neck Bao Buns with Glazed Vegetables

Bao buns became popular in Asian restaurants in Europe in the 2000s. They are essentially made like bread from flour, yeast, water, and sugar. However, instead of being baked, bao buns—or more accurately, gua bao—are steamed over hot water. I first tried this recipe when I had friends over for dinner. My friends and I…