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Lahm bil 'Ajin (Lahmacun) 14 Apr 2011 | 07:06 am
We had an impromptu picnic last weekend and I decided to make a version of lahm bil ajin, what literally means pastry (or dough) with meat. In Holland where Turkish food is somewhat popular, a version...
Bulgur with Moroccan Caramelized Onions 30 Mar 2011 | 05:29 am
Yes you could use couscous, but I prefer bulgur for weeknight meals. Couscous is indeed a staple in north African countries, but you will not likely find anyone over there pour hot water over it and l...
Easy Chicken Curry 25 Mar 2011 | 08:35 pm
I'm not really familiar with indian/pakistani food, but I decided that's going to change. I love spicy complex food so I think it's right up my alley. When we go out to eat out with the kids, we tend...
Veal Ragu (Ragout) 22 Mar 2011 | 09:14 pm
I bought some fun shaped pasta a few weeks ago, and wanted to do something different. Not tomato based or end up with creamy mushroom/chicken sauce, you know been there done that. After watching an ep...
Basic Tomato Soup 12 Mar 2011 | 02:47 am
Making soup yourself can be a lengthy process. Most soups use a broth (or stock, is it the same?) as a base, which is basically flavoured liquid, and can be used in al sorts of cooking. To make broth ...
Puff Pastry Apple Tart with Frangipane 10 Mar 2011 | 03:52 am
Because I still had some puff pastry that needed to be used, I made this quick tart. I decided to make a frangipane as well, because I had never made that before and it sounded rather tasty. It was, b...
Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken and Noodle Soup) 5 Mar 2011 | 12:28 am
Indonesian food is, in my opinion one of the best there is. In Holland Indonesian cuisine is also very popular and has even influenced some recipes that are now known as traditionally Dutch, this of c...
Battered Fish 26 Feb 2011 | 09:34 am
As in fish and chips without the chips. I initially had other plans for the fish I bought but decided to make this instead. A friend of mine told me about a recipe she had for battered fish that was o...
Puff Pastry "Tortellini" with Mushroom and Eggplant 22 Feb 2011 | 06:09 am
My plan was to make these appetizers for friends who were coming over, but because our house is in a constant state of chaos these days we spend the whole morning tidying up so we could at least offer...
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 17 Feb 2011 | 11:11 pm
I usually keep it vegetarian when we eat pasta, because pasta is hearty and satisfying enough without the heft and richness of meat. At least it keeps us carnivores satisfied for the rest of the eveni...
