By Stéan Kruger
If the perfect dinner party dish for sharing ever existed, I think these Thai Mussels with Chilli, Ginger and Beer Broth would make an excellent contender. This is one of those dishes best enjoyed with everyone leisurely gathered around the table with a bottle of …
Few things, to me, feel more celebratory and exuberant than a whole roasted chicken. And, in a way, roasting a chicken whole is a celebration that calls for an intimate gathering around the dinner table with family and friends. This recipe is my version of …
I recently developed a special appreciation and fascination, I suppose, for Vietnamese -and Asian cuisine in general. What draws me to this cuisine is the perfect balance between complex, pungent, umami flavors and the dish still being super fresh and refreshing at the same time …
Boeuf Bourguignon, originally a peasant dish from the Burgundy region in France, is a deliciously rich stew made from fat-rich steak cuts such as chuck or flank, browned in olive oil and bacon fat before slowly braised in best-quality red wine with onions, carrots, bay …
When it gets to pasta dishes, this mid-20th-century Italian pasta dish is the ultimate luxury, which in turn provides some explanation as to why you won’t find spaghetti carbonara in many restaurants. It demands care and attention to detail but the reward will transport you to …
Whether you are looking for a fresh, very colorful lunch or to feed a crowd, these Mexican tacos are a guaranteed party pleaser – they really are all rage right now! When I think of a party, I want people to mingle, move around and …
Over the years of hosting many dinner parties, some often even unexpected, I realized the need of having a repertoire of quick and easy recipes fit for any social occasion. In my opinion, puff pastry really is key here. It provides the vesel to show-stopping …
This recipe was developed with three of my favorite Mediterranean things in mind: pasta, seafood and good white wine. It’s light, yet bright, lemony, yet creamy and the gentle sweetness from the prawns bring everything together. To make the sauce, I use a good dry …
