In the summer of 2023, I spent a week at my friends’,…

Marmorkuch is one of those cakes that every Luxembourger must have grown…

Ah, what a classic! Carrot cake is one of the most popular…

I don’t know how else to describe this cookie, but for me…

Those who know me well know that I have a penchant for…

Ah, what to cook for Valentine’s day. Well, let me say, this…

Got any unwanted leftover Xmas cookies? Well, you can now turn them…

If, like most of Luxembourg, you’re eating raclette over the holidays, you…

I love making tiramisu variations all year long (like this autumn tiramisu…

Not sure what to do with your Xmas leftovers? Well, do it…

Take your cheeseburger to a whole next level with this mountain-style raclette…

Looking for a simple and easy appetizer for the festive period? Well…

Fancy something easy for Christmas this year? Something that the kids are…

Who remembers Boxeknäpp? As a child from the 80s, we would always…

Christmas baking is something wonderful and I love to try out new…

Who doesn’t love pizza?! Well, pizza lovers in the South Luxembourg now…

The most famous quiche in the world? It must be the Quiche…

Bouneschlupp and pasta?! Yes, let’s combine these two! I do love a…

I have fond memories of eating beans on toast when I lived…

For this month’s Dibbe Duo culinary adventures with Urlaub Saarland, I’m headed…

Fries lovers, listen up! We all know that the Belgians make some…

This dessert is inspired by my favourite autumn flavours: apples, cinnamon and…

In Luxembourg we love our Rieslingspaschtéit, a cold pork pie made with…

Okonomiyaki is a very popular Japanese cabbage pancake from Hiroshima and Osaka….

This dish mixes all my favourite comfort dishes: a pasta bake, a…

This hummus is made from a whole bunch of carrots, so it’s…

I’m a big fan of nostalgic comfort food, so I’ve always been…

I love a quiche – it’s so easy to make and so…

These cheese puffs are so moreish, you will eat them all in…

An impressive bread wreath for a festive table! The yeasted bread rolls…

In Luxembourg most people will have a bûche de noël for dessert…

Have you discovered Luxlait’s egg nog ice cream yet?! A seasonal limited…

No Luxembourg Christmas dinner is complete without a bûche de Noël –…

For me, Spekulatius is a must during the festive season. These spiced…

I’m known to host a fabulous annual Xmas party, at which I…

In December all the bakeries in Luxembourg sell these cute little men-shaped…

Looking for a festive starter this Xmas? Look no further! These mushroom…

Ok, if you haven’t heard of Bamkuch yet, you’ve been living under…

Is there anything more comforting than a baked potato? Well, these twice-baked…

A creamy risotto is the ultimate comfort food on cold winter days….

Autumn is here, so Luxlait’s egg nog is back in stock! While…

The BLT is my ultimate go-to sandwich! Two toasted sandwich bread slices…

I guess the ultimate Swedish comfort food would have to be Köttbullar…

This recipe is a fusion of Luxembourg and Serbian cuisine. I had…

This recipe pairs our Luxembourgish Wäinzoossiss sausages with creamy polenta. Wäinzoossiss is…

This chicken is the bomb! My friend Farzam made it for his…

Quiche is an absolute staple in my house – I regularly make…

Bao Buns are the Asian answer to a burger. Fluffy steamed bread…

I really love crackers and cheese! In the UK I would always…

This chicken döner is the bomb! Lovely spiced chicken is paired with…

I love pairing the aromatic flavour of tarragon with fish, so these…

Bouneschlupp is the most popular Luxembourgish soup. It’s a green bean and…

A super moist cake made with leftover fruit or veg and any…

Omg, your lunchtime is going to be epic! This grilled cheese sandwich…

Each year on the 2nd February, one of my favourite Luxembourgish traditions…

I love to cook with regional ingredients, so when Urlaub im Saarland…

Aubergines are a magical vegetable. They are so versatile and their gentle,…

Ask many of my friends, and one firm favourite dish is a…

How about a vegetarian twist on the traditional Bouneschlupp?! For this take…

Make your festive table stand out with these cute little edible Xmas…

This pesto bread wreath is sure to be the showstopper at any…

A hearty potato and leek soup with a real Kachkéis kick! Served…

An exotic burger with a spicy kick! This chicken burger is combining…

Oh, cheesecake! A cake that definitely puts a smile on people’s faces!…

These Aïoli Courgette Fritters make a perfect canapé for your Christmas Apéro!…

I absolutely love Christmas baking! There are so many festive cookies that…

An autumnal risotto made with woody mushrooms and sweet butternut squash. Perfect…

This quiche screams autumn! Packed with lovely roasted butternut squash, bacon lardons…

Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally…

Turn your leftover cheese into a delicious appetizer! I don’t know about…

Pimp your leftover nuts and turn them into a delicious snack! I…

Turn your leftover brioche into a decadent brunch! In December we love…

I absolutely adore gougères – light and airy cheesy choux puffs with…

Turn your leftover mash into a delicious brunch! This popular British dish…

Turn your leftover Xmas cookies into this amazing cake! Around Christmas I…

Turn your Christmas dinner leftovers into a delicious ramen topping! Many of…

Looking for a super easy dessert for Xmas? Look no further! This…

Turn your leftover raclette cheese into these delicious cheesy spätzle! In Luxembourg…

If you’re looking for an easy vegetarian Christmas starter, look no further!…

I love Christmas baking, and while most of my festive baking repertoire…

We all love a mulled wine for Christmas, but have you ever…

In December all the bakeries in Luxembourg sell these cute little men-…

Whenever I go out to eat at an Indian restaurant, I have…

I love a good daal – Indian spiced lentils that are pure…

I love a good aubergine parmigiana – melting slices of aubergine layered…

Let me admit it: until I met my friend Elisa, my gnocchi…

Kachkéis is as Luxembourgish as it gets! A stringy melting cheese with…

This artichoke dip is one of my favourite dips ever! Yet, I’d…

I always have puff pastry in my fridge as it’s a great…

Chicken Kiev was one of my university staples – we’d often buy…

Ask young and old Luxembourgers – everybody loves a Bouchée à la…

We all know the problem: you buy a nice loaf of bread…

I can’t think of anything more comforting that a potato gratin. To…

Who doesn’t love a good burger? I certainly do, but I rarely…

Ah, Judd mat Gaardebounen, such an iconic Luxembourgish dish. A hearty meal…

Risotto is the perfect dish to use up anything that’s lingering in…

Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally…

Got some leftover breakfast pastries lingering around? These muffins are perfect to…

This recipe is a little nod to an Italian-American favourite: pasta with…

I think the end of the year (and the beginning of a…

In the US they have turkey, in the UK a baked ham,…

We all know the juicing dilemma: you juice your favourite fruit and…

Bread and butter pudding is a staple in any British kitchen. A…

Gromperekichelcher are arguably one of Luxembourg’s most beloved fun fair and Christmas…

This ‘Tessiner Brottorte’ is a Swiss cake is a great means to…

Flammkuchen are such a great alternative to pizza. With a lighter dough,…

Thai-inspired sweetcorn soup I love making big batches of soup in the…

Wäinzoossiss Stuffing Balls In my search for some new Xmas fingerfood, I’ve…

Mulled Wine Crumble What’s not to love about a good Glühwäin during…

Smoky Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna Baked pasta dishes are just super comforting,…

Wäinzoossiss Risotto – a new way to eat your favourite sausage! Wäinzoossiss…

These mulled wine beef cheeks are the perfect winter comfort dish! Succulent…

A festive no-bake xmas cheesecake! Over the years I’ve made many festive…

I think we all find ourselves with way too many sweet treats…

A quick and easy soup accompanied by pimped Indian naan bread. You…

An impressive dinner that cooks away on the stove without any intervention…

Usually Wäinzoossiss is served with buttery potato mash. But for this quick…

Judd mat Gaardebounen is as Luxembourgish as it gets. A hearty dish…

This spaghetti recipe came about when I was staring at a near-empty…

This super simple Thai curry is so quick and easy to rustle…

One of my absolute favourite Indian dishes ever is sag paneer! Spiced,…

These Indian drumsticks need overnight marinating, but the actual hands-on prep is…

This curry will change your life!!! It’s the quickest ever prep –…

This soup is so quick and easy that you’ll never want to…

A twist on the beloved Luxembourg classic! These Gromperekichelcher are made with…

A fun partysnack with Luxembourgish flavours. I made this for my friends…

In London, my lovely neighbours Emma and James would regularly make this…

A quiche is always a winning dish for an informal dinner party….

It might seem totally bonkers to turn avocado into a pasta sauce…

A great start to the day is guaranteed with these yummy apple…

Inspired by this week’s Mastercook, here is my recipe for a perfect…

Sometimes there’s nothing more comforting than a classic beef roulade – stuffed…

January is a great month to cook some warming freezer fillers –…

In the UK, baked ham is a favourite on Christmas day; in…

This orange cream (without the cinnamon) was a well-kept family secret for…

A popular autumnal starter in Luxembourg is Toast aux Champignons – a…

Fondue is one of my favourite winter comfort foods. I can’t think…

In the summer of 2015, I was in Tokyo to cook for…

When we were little we would often eat roast chicken with apple…

I absolutely adore tiramisu and I think it’s fair to say that…

I know there are many Träipen skeptics out there, but this quiche…

There’s one thing I found that the Brits are crazy about at…

Christmas is one of the best times of the year as I…

Often specked with slices of Mettwurscht or bacon lardons, Luxembourg Lënsenzopp makes…

I made a huge batch of this chilli with the scouts at…

Go anywhere for brunch in London or NYC, and you are bound…

When I lived in the UK, I often had to explain that…

Mulled wine is a must at my house once the days go…

If you have ever been to a Luxembourg Kiermes, you will have…

Toad in the hole is one of those British oddities that no…

People tend to eat a lot of smoked salmon in Luxembourg, but…

Yes, you could say this is a bastardized version of Luxembourg’s beloved Rieslingspaschtéit….

When I think of chicory, two dishes from my childhood instantly pop…

Savoury muffins are the perfect picnic treat, and the best thing is…

Judd mat Gaardebounen is as Luxembourgish as it gets. A hearty dish…

This ‘tart’ is quite a revelation. The base is completely flourless, and…

There is a certain someone in my life who just happens to…

Ah there’s nothing I love more than a good chewy peanut butter…

I like hearty salads that can be a meal in themselves. There’s…

Roast chicken is the stuff that dreams are made of! I remember…

I’ve been enjoying Korean Bibimbaps in London for the past years so…

Sometimes I just crave a potato gratin. A cheesy, creamy potato gratin….

This cake is absolutely stunning: there’s no flour or nuts in it,…

Parsnips are an odd vegetable. With its appearance of a large, white…

The British love a Sunday roast – it’s a weekly ritual that…

Truffles are a great Xmas crowd pleaser, so I decided to include this…

Fudge is a quintessentially British treat. Made from boiled sugar, butter and…

This autumnal pasta dish is really quick and easy to whip and…

It’s the first advent today, so time to get into the Xmas…

I’m back in Luxembourg – living here is pretty surreal at the…

Ok, I love all foods and ingredients, but those who know me,…

A few weeks ago I was invited to an evening with the…

November’s in full swing, the leaves are falling from the trees and…

Autumn for me is soup season for sure! I’m making a new…

Dumplings! What’s not to love about these Chinese goody-bags, stuffed with all…

I love how the concept of salads has evolved over the past…

Toad in the Hole is one of those British oddities that no…

Winter is on the way out. I wake up to birdsong in…

This week’s Mastercook was all about preparing duck breast with a risotto…

People always associate barbecues with summer – but for this season of…

This dish was inspired by the vegan challenge on Mastercook. Vegan food…

January days are pretty tough in the UK (and in Luxembourg too):…

Yeah yeah, everyone is detoxing in January, drying it out without alcohol…

This dessert is a real winter warmer! A boozy ice cream laced…

The festive season’s upon us and loads of epic feasts await! But…

Christmas is the perfect pretext for me to indulge in afternoons of…

There are so many great drinks occasions in December that it’s good…

I love making stollen at around Christmas time, but I have to…

Isn’t it funny how wine is used in so many types and…

I will never forget my first encounter with Käsespätzle in Munich: it…

The Germans wholeheartedly embrace pumpkin season, and most cafés will have pumpkin…

I reckon a plate of Schnitzel and potato salad is as German…

Making a soup with yoghurt might sound strange, but it will be…

I’m a big fan of deep-fried sweet pastries: doughnuts, Berliner, Verwuerelter –…

This Spanish dish is winter on a plate. Don’t be put off…

One of our token Luxembourg dishes is Bouneschlupp – a brothy soup…

In the UK people usually have a Christmas pudding for dessert on…

There’s no beating about the bush, a stuffed bird is the must-have…

This cocktail just tastes of Christmas! Orange, cinnamon and bubbly make this…

The flavor-combinations of this appetizer might sound a bit random, but they…

What would Christmas be without a turkey? I’ve decided to steer away…

You either hate it or love it – wobbly jelly, a strange…

What would Christmas be without proper traditions? In our family, the one…

I love ordering a bowl of these comforting spicy noodles every time…

There’s nothing more comforting than a lovely crumble on a cold day….

This recipe was given to me by Edouard Speck, who I met…

In the UK, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a sticky toffee…

A good Indian lentil dhal is not to be dismissed. This is…

If you ask me, this is the mother of all pies! Succulent…

For most of my English friends, this dish brings up memories of…

This sticky orange cake is a pure joy: moist and buttery on…

Yup, you’ve guessed right, I’m still in comfort food mode! And how…

Snow in London! Lots and lots of snow! Yes, my little terrace…

A happy new year to you all, may it be filled with…

Phew, what a few weeks! It’s been so busy that I kind…

It’s gone quite bloody freezing over here in the UK again. So,…

I’m seriously craving comfort food at the moment. Give me cheese, potatoes,…

The best about this season? Soup! Lots of it. In all variations,…