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.
Strawberry Tart with Heavenly Lemon Cream
A crisp shortcrust tart filled with silky lemon cream and topped with fresh strawberries. So good that my husband begged for seconds!
Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart, and EHEC Getting on My Nerves
This tart won me over with its lightness and colors. And with its flavor, of course. I recommend mixing herbs into the dough.
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.
Spring Minestrone with Basil Pesto
A light, colorful spring minestrone with fresh veggies, small pasta and homemade basil pesto, adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe.
Wheat Berry Salad with Sprouts, Asparagus, and Grilled Tofu
A colorful spring salad with wheat berries, asparagus, lamb's lettuce, sprouts, cashews and grilled smoked tofu, tossed in a soy-honey-lemon dressing.
Coleslaw
Easy, colorful coleslaw with white cabbage, carrot, chives and a sour cream dressing, one of my favorite side salads for a festive table.