Classic Spaghetti Bolognese has always been a crowd pleaser, comfort food in a bowl. I’ve been cooking for a customer via the foundation Thuisgekookt for a few weeks now. My customer, Martin, can’t cook for himself anymore and his partner needs some help a few nights in the week to…
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Continue ReadingGooey, cheesy, savoury, and oh-so-comforting—this Mac & Cheese with Kale & Smokey Bacon takes a classic favourite to the next level. The creamy, mustardy béchamel sauce is loaded with a rich blend of mozzarella, boeren belegen (Dutch cheese), parmesan, and ricotta, creating a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The addition of kale…
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Continue ReadingOne-pot, bubbling, golden, tomato-y, cheesy goodness—this Butter Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Pasta Bake is a must-make! It’s rich, cozy, and packed with deep, caramelized flavors, thanks to slow-roasted tomatoes, red peppers, and a touch of butter. The roasting brings out their natural sweetness, making the sauce ridiculously silky and…
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Continue ReadingCreamy Ricotta, Lemon & Kale Gnocchi with Smoked Salmon – a quick, comforting, and flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for those nights when you just don’t feel like cooking. Instead of ordering in, whip up this 20-minute meal that’s just as indulgent but healthier and way more satisfying. Soft, pillowy gnocchi…
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Continue ReadingRadicchio—either you love it, or you haven’t found the right way to prepare it yet! This honey-roasted radicchio pasta is a game-changer. The slight bitterness of the radicchio is mellowed by roasting, while toasted walnuts add crunch, and a creamy gorgonzola sauce ties everything together. It’s a dish that’s both…
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Continue ReadingLazy Ravioli with Kale Pesto – the perfect quick and easy dinner when you’ve got too much kale on hand! For weeks now, we’ve had kale coming out of our ears (harvested at the Pluk CSA, in Amsterdam west), so I needed new ways to use it up. I’ve made…
