Avocado mousse

Chocolated avocado mousse has been really trendy lately. I’ve been keen on giving it a go, but never found the right occasion. Until now. Silvie from Citronelle and Cardamome made a wonderful avocado mousse that I decide to replicate as a part of the Cook my dish collaboration. Again, with my twist. Here accompanied by…

Deconstructed salted honey pie

Welcome to the United Sweets of America – an Instagram collaboration and dessert journey through the American states. I joined late. I was the last participant, as a matter of fact. And obtained the only state left: Wyoming. As my knowledge regarding the culinary tradition of Wyoming is quite limited, I decided to consult my…

Herb soup 🌱

Summer is long gone and autumn is taking over. The chilly temperatures turn nature orange; green will soon be a past memory. Before that happens to my kitchen garden, I collected the very last herbs and turned them into a hearty, plant-based soup. Peel and chop parsnip, parsley root, yellow carrot and shallot. Sauté the…

Inverted parasol mushroom omelet 💚

Today, I’m preparing another dish featuring mushrooms. The other day, my hubby hit the woods and returned with a basket full of parasol mushrooms. I couldn’t help myself but to combine these wild treats with a creamy French omelet. Sauté the hat of parasol mushrooms in olive oil. Season with fleur de sel. In the…

Damson chutney with herb mountain cheese and walnuts

The food basket for this month’s Food Blog Challenge by Foodblogs Schweiz contains shallots, beans, carrots, damson, elderberry and chili. As usual, I created two dishes, and, once again, featuring all ingredients. First up: damson, shallots and chili. For the chutney, simmer chopped damson, shallot, chili, garlic, salt, black pepper, dried apricots, cinnamon, honey and rosemary in…

Cherry chutney on veal chop

Early summer means cherry season. Sun-ripe, juicy, sweet drupes waiting to be transformed into delicious dishes. This cholesterol reducing superfood is so versatile – it can be used in sweet and savory cooking alike. I turned the cherries into a tasty chutney, which I paired with wonderfully tender veal chops. What a feast! Cherry chutney:…

Birthday number cake

Today, my big one turns six. It feels like she was a baby yesterday. I still remember holding her in my arms for the first time. She was so tiny and totally dependent on me. Now, she’s a big girl, who can cook risotto with a little help and ride the bus all by herself….

Strawberry cake

Strawberries, especially served as a cake, are an integral part of Midsummer. These portion cakes consist of crisp waffle cups, soft vanilla pudding and sun-warm strawberries. A taste of summer. Start with the vanilla pudding. Mix 4 dl milk, 50 g brown sugar, 4 tbsp corn starch, 3 egg yolks and the seeds of one…

Perch • Orange • Blueberry • Lemon thyme

I associate fish with the Finnish archipelago, which – who’d’ve thought – is my favorite place on earth. So my passion for fish is quite natural. Fish makes me feel at home. When I grew up, there used to be a lot of perch in the brackish water surrounding our summer cottage. Perch is a…

Halloumi stuffed bell pepper with mint oil 💚

Lunch usually needs to be quick. Correspondingly, the work steps mustn’t be complicated and the number of ingredients has to be small. This only five-ingredient dish is flavorful and comes together really easily. Add some edible flowers and you’ll have yourself a lovely lunch. Remove the top of your bell peppers (I used white ones)….

Wild garlic flower pie 🌱

Integrating flowers into your plating will turn your dishes into the most lovely works of art. Just like this super simple vegan, low-carb wild garlic pie. Start with the dough: Mix 100 g rye flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil and some water. Knead to a firm dough and let it rest. For…

Cashew panna cotta with grape compote, caramelized cashew nuts and matcha candied rose petals 🌱

All components of this vegan dessert – a light, creamy cashew panna cotta, a tart grape compote, spicy, crunchy caramelized cashew nuts and earthy, sweet matcha candies rose petals – can be prepared in advance. Don’t let the number of components bother you. Each component is foolproof. The only thing left to do on D-Day…