RECIPES
Bzinka, Cheers!
Bzinka is a homemade elderflower liqueur with lemon, lime and angelica root, a tasty weapon against colds. Here is how I made my first batch.
Asparagus and Strawberry Salad
A fresh spring salad of raw shaved asparagus and strawberries, marinated with vanilla and lemon and finished with balsamic glaze. Perfect with grilled chicken.
Neighbor's Salad
It's light, tasty, filling, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Smoothie
A light, healthy strawberry-rhubarb smoothie with lime and quark, made in minutes. Add ice and it's perfect for hot summer days.
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spinach and Chicken Crepes
These crepes, in my sis's words, “taste like they're from a good restaurant.” They're tender, creamy and juicy, and disappeared from the plates in a flash.
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken and Spinach Crepes
These crepes, in my sis's words, “taste like they're from a good restaurant.” They're tender, creamy and juicy, and vanished from the plates in no time.
Asparagus with Ham and Hollandaise Sauce
Classic white asparagus with juicy ham, potatoes and homemade hollandaise sauce, a favorite German way to enjoy asparagus season.
Mild One-Pot Pasta Dish…
A mild, easy Eintopf with chicken, kohlrabi, carrots, peas and small pasta, all cooked in one pot in about 30 minutes.
Baked Pierogi with Beef and Buckwheat Filling and Asparagus Purée
Baked pierogi (Polish dumplings) filled with beef, buckwheat and cheese, served with a delicate white asparagus purée. A rustic dish for asparagus season.
Asparagus and Herb Omelet
A quick, colorful asparagus omelet with fresh basil, parsley or dill, garlic, chili and Parmesan. Perfect for asparagus season!
“Jamie” and Fennel-Roasted Salmon with Eggs, Plus Easter
A perfect Easter dish: salmon with fennel seeds and egg is a light option for lunch or a tasty dinner.
Cheese Balls in a Green Coating of Wild Garlic, Dandelion, Chives and Nettle, and a Few Words About the Green Stuff in the Garden
Aromatic, healthy, vitamin-packed cheese balls rolled in fresh herbs. Great with bread or as a snack to go with wine.