This truly is a no-waste dish! The cavolo nero stems are Finley chopped and quickly pickled. The blanching water and pot used for the leeks and cavolo nero are used again to cook the macaroni al dente. But most and foremost is that this dish is suuuuper tasty! Cheesy, gooey,…
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Continue ReadingThis week for my customer at Stichting Thuisgekookt. I made a chickpea and chorizo stew. I try to make recipes that are easy to reheat and will keep for a few days and this dish definitely does that, it even gets better after a few days! Sometimes I poach a…
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Continue ReadingClassic 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 ReadingAyam Smoor – Indonesian Ketjap Chicken is comfort food at its best—tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet soy sauce with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It’s the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma and gets even better the next day. Serve it…
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Continue ReadingSpinach, Feta & Ricotta Rolls with Mint & Dill: All the best classic flavours rolled up into flavour bomb bites with a flakey, crispy coating, seasoned with sesame and nigella seeds. These golden parcels are packed with a rich, herby spinach, feta, and ricotta filling, creating the perfect balance of…
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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…
