Vietnamese Ban Cha with Nuoc Cham

Vietnamese Ban Cha with Nuoc Cham

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 

Roman Spaghetti Carbonara

Roman Spaghetti Carbonara

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 

Fish Tacos with Mango, Chili and Lime Salsa

Fish Tacos with Mango, Chili and Lime Salsa

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 

Exotic Tomato Puff Pastry Tart with Goat’s Cheese

Exotic Tomato Puff Pastry Tart with Goat’s Cheese

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 

Lemon & White Wine Prawn Pasta

Lemon & White Wine Prawn Pasta

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 

Roasted Chicken, Parmesan -and Basil Cream Gnocchi

Roasted Chicken, Parmesan -and Basil Cream Gnocchi

If you’re looking for a quick midweek supper that is both easy to make and delicous to eat, look no further. This recipe is all about easy “shortcut” ingredients that when fused together maximize flavor! I think there is a certain charm to using exceptionally 

Crispy Batter Fried Fish

Crispy Batter Fried Fish

If you, like me, have been searching for years to find the perfect fried fish batter that is, in my opinion, golden, crunchy and delicious without being too heavy – look no further. I recently discovered  this recipe for fried hake or cod tacos on “The 

Cornish Pies – An English Comfort

Cornish Pies – An English Comfort

One of my favorite comfort foods, this British comfort comes from Cornwall in England where it is a national dish! In my opinion, any dish worthy of being a national dish requires no justification as to why it so often finds it way to my