Last holiday season, sometime between Christmas and New Year’s, I made cupcakes. Carrot cupcakes. Deliciiious carrot cupcakes. This weekend, I was hosting a girl’s night at my place and made 2 batches of cupcakes, one of which was my deliciiious carrot cupcakes. Well… two horrible carrot cupcake batches later (this is why you have to write what you do in the kitchen, even when you’re
Veggie Lo Mein
I don’t make chinese/thai food very often. Why? Simple: takeout. But that’s not a very good reason… Is there anything easier and quicker than a stir-fry for dinner (besides a sandwich)?. Might take more time to walk to Thai Express… I’ve also never made anything else than a regular stir-fry. My favorites are Singapore noodles and Pad Thai, so I definitely want to master these
Pumpkin, Cranberry & Raisin Bread Pudding
I don’t make special breakfasts often these days. Because let’s face eat: when you eat breakfast alone, PB & J sandwiches are way easier than an elaborate breakfast (and I love them ;)). And when I do make something, it will be muffins or bread… I can bring it with me in the morning when I’m running late, which can be useful sometimes often. A
Butternut Squash Risotto
I used to not like hate risotto. Until I learned how to like it. I am now in love with risotto! Step 1. Stir, stir, stir. I thought risotto was too sticky, but the trick is to add a ladle of broth at a time and stir. Risotto is not regular rice! Step 2. Have fun with flavors. Regular mushroom risotto is delicious. But there
Spinach, Lentil & Rice Soup
The change from summer to autumn also means it’s time to change from summer food for winter food. And what I’m really craving when it gets cold outside is soups, stews and pasta. Every week since the end of October, I’ve made a batch of soup, stew or pasta sauce. It’s comfort food. And leftovers for the whole week! I’ve made… Pumpkin Chili Veggie Barley