

Braised White Asparagus with Miso
What a surprise this was! The white asparagus remains the strongest flavor in the dish, but the miso that lingers in the caramelized...
Jun 7, 20222 min read


Citrus-Grilled Chicken with Pineapple-Mango Salsa
With Spring's sunny arrival, these kinds of vibrant colored and flavored dishes are just what we all need. Winter warm & heavy eating has...
Apr 21, 20222 min read


White Asparagus Soup with Saffron & Crayfish
This soup is decadent and rich without having any cream at all! White aspargus makes for the most luxurious of soups, but add saffron to...
Mar 24, 20224 min read


Smoked Sausage with Potatoes & Fava Beans
The flavors in this dish are as simple as can be and not a lot of fuss, but the smoked sausage and the sautéed leeks add an umami "bang"...
Mar 16, 20223 min read


Avocado Toast with Radishes
Avocado toast is truly quite versatile, each eater can personalize it as they choose. The canvass is of course your choice of toast and...
Mar 16, 20222 min read


Fusilli with Pesto alla Trapanese
Sicily has some rather famous dishes that some people aren't even aware of like, Caponata, Arancini & Cannoli, just to name a few . But...
Feb 24, 20221 min read


Orange & Fennel Salad with Mint
I haven't had the opportunity to travel to Sicily yet, but when I do, this salad will certainly be on my hit list of dishes to devour....
Apr 16, 20214 min read


White Asparagus Salad with Blue Cheese & Bacon
Growing up American, you are used to seeing blue cheese dressing on menus and/or in your household refrigerator. Here in Europe, it's not...
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Strawberry Bruschetta with Goat Cheese
For some, this is an unexpected combination of ingredients that often leaves people wow-ed. At first they say, "Strawberries and goat...
Mar 11, 20212 min read


Is It BBQ Season Yet?
I'm just curious, but is it BBQ season yet? Asking for a friend...... In The Netherlands, entering the spring season means, sure, you can...
Mar 6, 20211 min read