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Kohlrabi is one of those veggies that often gets neglected – not…

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I’m always frustrated by puff pastry cheese twists you buy in the…

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I was given my great-grandmother Niny’s handwritten cookbook a few weeks ago,…

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

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

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

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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…

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

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A super moist apple cake, made extra special with the addition of…

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

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Plan your next taco night with these veggie sweetcorn tacos. Paired with…

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A super simple pasta salad that’s perfect on a sunny day. Grilled…

This summery tomato tart is a take on my mum’s tarte au…

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A lovely summer pasta salad with an Asian twist: made with peanut…

I don’t know about you, but I seem to have an abundance…

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Wäffelcher are Luxembourg’s most iconic cookies. These paper-thin, buttery rolled wafers are…

These little pastry cups are the perfect Easter appetizer. Hard-boiled eggs are…

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

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I really love all things marzipan, so when someone first told me…

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 –…

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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…

These mini muffins are made with kefir, which provide these muffins with…

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

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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…

I love cooking with regional and seasonal ingredients, so when Urlaub Saarland…

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

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

I love cooking with regional and seasonal ingredients, so when Urlaub Saarland…

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

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

These buttery almond financiers are so delicious – they’re made with brown…

Who says waffles can only be sweet? For these waffles, I’ve combined…

Quetschen-season is a big deal in Luxembourg: as soon as damsons are…

This is the perfect late summer soup! Super simple, smoky and amazingly…

I love cooking with regional and seasonal ingredients, so when Urlaub Saarland…

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Did you know the Portuguese are to thank for Japanese tempura?! Well…

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Who doesn’t like a currywurst? I’m giving this German classic a Luxembourgish…

A lovely summer tart making the most of what’s in season: juicy…

This lovely salad has everything to make it super addictive: grilled green…

I absolutely love satay! On my many trips to Bangkok, I’ve often…

I’d never heard about Oepsies before my friends Nadine and Rupert made…

This is the most iconic cookie in Luxembourg! I think many Luxembourgers…

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

These waffles are inspired by the Fête du Maitrank – an annual…

Rhubarb Mess – One of my stand-by desserts consists of fruit compote,…

Springtime on a plate! This risotto is the perfect springtime or summer…

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a moelleux au chocolat. A…

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

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

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

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

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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,…

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

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

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

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

Got some leftover stale croissants? This breakfast bake is perfect to use…

These muffins are super easy to make and are an absolute delight:…

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

Autumn is such a lovely season for baking! All my favourite fruit…

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

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

Believe me, these blueberry scones are the bomb! Crispy on the outside…

Damson/Quetschen season is really such a lovely time.  You will find damsons…

I absolutely love frozen yoghurt, and I distinctly remember eating homemade frozen…

Shakshuka is a dish of baked eggs, commonly found in the Middle…

This halloumi and broccoli bowl makes for a lovely light lunch. The…

This quick and refreshing salad screams of summer. I’m combining juicy watermelon…

My Wäinzoossiss meatball pasta, which is on the cover of my ‘Flavours…

Hooray, Luxembourgish National Day is coming up on the 23rd of June….

I can’t get enough of rhubarb season, and I love to try…

To me, the taste of chargrilled asparagus is unbeatable! Paired with Manchego…

Tabbouleh is a refreshing herb salad from the Middle East, bursting with…

Looking for a super easy springtime treat?! Then my rhubarb and strawberry…

This cake is inspired by a sunny afternoon in my friend Nadine’s…

This is a great dessert for lazy summer days – really quick…

Over the past few years, a slight gin craze has swept over…

Asparagus season is in full swing, and while my favourite way to…

I love coming up with all sorts of rhubarby concoctions, and this…

I can’t think of anything more exciting than rhubarb. Maybe it’s because…

By now most of you must have realized that I love to…

By now most of you must have realized that I love to…

I always look forward to wild garlic season, around at the end…

I always look forward to wild garlic season, around at the end…

I love quick and easy recipes, and these Easter nests are super…

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

You might not know Kathi rolls yet, but I’m sure it’s going…

Luxembourg has lots of quaint traditions, but above all, Bretzelsonndeg is one…

February is the season for Fuesent in Luxembourg – it’s carnival season!…

Ok so by now everyone must have heard about the viral Tik…

These savory waffles are quite something! You basically mix the potato mash…

I am an absolute cracker addict. In the UK I learnt to…

When I found two really black bananas in my fridge the other…

Khao Soi is one of my favourite Thai curries. It comes from…

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…

Spitzbuben are a typical German Christmas cookie: two buttery cookies sandwiched together…

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

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

These cookies remind me of the top of a muffin: lightly crispy…

I’ve tweaked this pumpkin cake so many times over the years that…

A lovely dish to celebrate the end of summer! As September is…

There are so many good regional dishes in the South of France,…

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

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

I’ve been to Asia many times, and have even filmed a whole…

I really love dumplings and I’ve been playing with fun fillings for…

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

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

Oh nachos! I think it’s one of the most popular party and…

I absolutely adore tacos, and I dream to visit Mexico one day…

I absolutely adore Pastéis de Nata and I have never eaten better…

Last year I did a 3-week road trip through Portugal, and I…

In Israel food is a celebration. Wherever you go, you will find…

I’ve always loved hummus and been making it for years. But on…

In this Zero Waste video I’m showing you what to do with…

A few years ago I was lucky enough to do a trip…

This lychee sour is one of my absolute favourite cocktails. I’m infusing…

I absolutely adore Thai food! I’ve been to Thailand over 12 times…

In this Zero Waste video I’m showing you what to do with…

In this Zero Waste video I’m showing you what to do with…

In this Zero Waste video I’m showing you what to do with…

In this Zero Waste video, I’m showing you how to give a…

Don’t throw away a broccoli stem! In this Zero Waste video, I’m…

In this Zero Waste video, I’m showing you how to turn your…

In this Zero Waste video, I’m showing you how to make a…

These decadent brownies are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Gooey dark…

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

This dish immediately transports me to Jaffa beach in Tel Aviv… I…

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…

This is one of my favourite springtime desserts: a sort of trifle…

I’ve been making focaccia for years and most often topping them with…

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

A Victoria Sponge cake is a very traditional British cake: two buttery…

Summer rolls are a fantastic way to jazz up your salad routine!…

This is one of the most popular recipes in my workshops with…

Every springtime I get super excited about rhubarb. The delicate pink stalks…

A fuss-free oven-baked pasta for busy weeknights! The little rice-shaped orzo pasta…

This refreshing gazpacho is perfect for those days where you can’t be…

This herb-crusted salmon is such a summery dish! Served with baked Provençal…

This vanilla pannacotta with Amaretto strawberries is a super simple and lovely…

One of the things I most look forward to in springtime is…

Springtime is in full bloom, so I’m starting to feel like lighter…

Peanut butter and noodles?! Hell yes! A match made in heaven. These…

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

I’ve always loved hummus and been making it for years. But on…

Easter is drawing near and there’s almost certainly going to be some…

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…

In these crazy times it’s important to treat yourself to something special…

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

I love fritters! In Luxembourg people go crazy for Gromperekichelcher – potato…

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…

I’ve been playing a bit with the ‘zero waste’ cooking idea –…

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,…

Ravioles are one of my favourite quick mid-week meals. Think of them…

I have my own wine now!!! I’ve selected this lovely Pinot Gris…

Halloween is around the corner and it’s fun to come up with…

Roast pork is a true Sunday lunch staple, and the best part…

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

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

I can’t think of summer in Luxembourg and not think of mirabelles!…

Damson season is quite a big deal in Luxembourg. There are Quetschefester…

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

These summer tacos will bring the sunshine right in to your kitchen!…

Luxembourg national day is around the corner! And with many parties being…

Nothing beats a classic pannacotta. A milky sweet dessert that’s often paired…

These little Luxembourg-shaped sandwiches are filled with a typical Luxembourg salad: Feierstengszalot….

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

My love affair with green asparagus began in the UK, where you…

Asparagus season is my springtime highlight! Unlike in the UK, where green…

This lamb rack with feta crust and mint sauce reminds me very…

This vibrant green pasta salad is full of springtime goodness: podded broad…

Bunny Carrot Cupcakes for Easter! Hang on, do these cupcakes have ears…

A vegetarian showstopping side! Broccoli with sesame sauce might sound weird, but…

This is one of the simplest, yet most delicious Japanese vegan dishes…

Tonkatsu is one of those dishes you’d never guess to be Japanese!…

Beef tataki is a bit like a Japanese capaccio. Raw beef served…

Katsu curry is one of my favourite Japanese comfort foods. Think of…

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

I love a good stir-fry! Looking what’s in the fridge, chopping up…

When I filmed in Hong Kong for my show ‘Anne’s Asian Adventures’,…

As part of my Asian Adventures, I thought it would be relevant…

Thai Bouchée à la Reine My ‘Anne’s Asian Adventures’ have inspired all…

This soup can be found all over Malaysia: a coconut-milk prawn broth…

This is one of my favourite salads of all time. So refreshing…

Fishcakes are a true British staple. Usually made with leftover mash and…

Rieslingspaschtéit is a beloved Luxembourg meat pie that’s filled with white wine…

I am partial to giving traditional Luxembourg dishes an international twist. Bouneschlupp…

Coconut Pancakes with Mango Brunch for me means pancakes! I usually make…

Cucumber salad is a classic at mine, usually dressed with a simple…

Thai-style Mussels We might be a landlocked country, but we Luxembourgers love…

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…

Aachener Printen – a German Xmas treat I absolutely love to eat…

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

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

This damson crumble tart is one of my favourite late summer tarts,…

This German Hefezopf is perfect for Springtime baking: as it’s still cold…

Sweet Pretzels for my Love Luxembourg has lots of quaint traditions, but…

Galette des Rois – a very yummy January treat! You’d think that…

Festive Quinoa Cups – a Vegan fingerfood treat for a party The…

Truffle Hummus: a glamorous appetizer for a festive party! The festive season…

Merguez Pyramid Pastries – a super easy treat for your party! The…

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…

Super simple blueberry coconut yoghurt muffins! I always realize that muffins are…

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

Kulfi is a superb Indian ice cream made with condensed milk. It’s…

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 –…

Jar salads are the new cool! You simply layer all the ingredients…

Jar salads are the new cool! You simply layer all the ingredients…

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

Fruit truffles are the new power snack! These super yummy maple pecan…

These flourless banana pancakes are a great alternative to my traditional blueberry…

In London I would often indulge in a BLT sandwich at my…

This is the most decadent French Toast you’ll ever have. Totally worth…

A savoury birthday cake for those who don’t dig the sweet stuff!…

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….

Pimp your humble hummus and make it the star of an informal…

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

Over the years, this tart has become a classic at my parents’…

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

I can’t think of summer in Luxembourg and not think of mirabelles!…

Sometimes it’s the simple cakes that provide the most joy! This summery…

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…

As soon as gloomy January is over, Luxembourg dives right into festive…

A few years ago, Scandinavian bakeries started mushrooming in London, popping up…

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…

I know lots of people in Luxembourg who have redcurrant bushes in…

You can’t imagine my excitement when I created these patriotic Luxembourg-shaped cookies!…

I am fairly sure all Luxembourgers love waffles – they are served…

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

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

In Luxembourg we often have corn on the cob at barbecues, simply…

Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you that I go…

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…

I think many Luxembourgers have fond memories of making Wäffelcher at their…

There is a large Portuguese community in Luxembourg Over 100.000 residents are…

Luxembourg is a country that loves potatoes, and I can’t imagine any…

There is a large and vibrant Portuguese community in Luxembourg, so it’s…

Bamkuch is reserved for life’s major occasions, and it has a special…

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…

I’d never eaten, let alone made nettle soup before shooting with Cindy…

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

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

I love throwing big parties with lots of food – but usually…

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, jerk chicken! Fragrant, spiced, rum-laced barbecued chicken from Jamaica – sunshine…

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…

I love to make the most of the abundance of summer fruit…

A quick and easy lunch that’s perfect for when you don’t feel…

Kachkéis Schmier with mustard – as Luxembourgish as it gets! Kachkéis is…

I adore meringues. Crunchy on the outside, with a chewy, sugary centre…

This curry sauce is whipped up in minutes and doesn’t require any…

Meatballs are a great thing, be it in pasta, sandwiches or just…

This bread salad is bursting with summery flavours: sweet peaches, ripe tomatoes,…

Féierstengszalot is a beloved Luxembourgish classic. It literally translates to “Flintstone salad”,…

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

Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese made from a mixture of goat’s, sheep’s…

I first discovered lemon and poppy seed cake in the UK –…

In the final of Mastercook, we asked the candidates to come up…

Pudding is such an easy dessert to make – I wonder why…

Inspired by this week’s Mastercook, here is my suggestion for a tasty…

A lovely lunchtime treat: grilled chicken with peanut satay sauce and quinoa,…

Inspired by this week’s Mastercook, here’s my side dish with whisky. Whisky…

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

Mixed salad bowls are bang on trend and I love to assemble…

Sometimes you just want to whip up something quick and yummy –…

These crêpes are whipped up in minutes and are the perfect for…

This is one of my go-to pasta recipes, it’s really quick to…

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…

These festive canapés are super quick and easy to make. I chose…

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…

I can bang on quite a bit about why autumn is my…

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

Isn’t autumn baking  the very best?! Like, ever?! An abundance of apples,…

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…

These ice lollies remind me of my childhood summers: my mum would…

Sometimes it’s just great to open the fridge, browse what’s inside and…

These little puff pastry tarts are really quick to prepare and are…

I distinctly remember the first time I ate a chewy chocolate chip…

On my trip to NYC earlier this year, one thing really struck…

Those who know me know that I’m a massive halloumi fan. Grilled,…

Sometimes in the height of summer it’s great to just enjoy a…

Summer baking is a wonderful thing, just think of all the heavenly…

People always associate pesto with basil and pinenuts, but there are so…

I love a good coleslaw – it’s the perfect summer salad to…

It might sound strange at first – cold noodles?! But hear me…

Clafoutis is a great way to use up summer fruits. The fruit…

These thick little pancakes combine sweet and salty delights and are great…

This mousse is made with a Luxembourgish apple and sea buckthorn juice…

Pork scratchings are one of those weird British pub snacks which are…

This cocktail is a great autumnal drink but equally great on a…

Savoury muffins are the perfect picnic treats, and what’s most amazing is…

This is a lovely refreshing summer cocktail, made with elderflower syrup, white…

Sometimes, when I skip breakfast, I snack on a muesli bar with…

This dish is a special nod to both Luxembourg and Japan. It…

This lovely Asian-inspired rice pudding makes for a really comforting dessert or…

I absolutely love making curries at home – there’s just something very…

Yes! Summer’s finally here. Ok, it’s not yet a full-time guest, just…

I love fresh salsas in the summer – serve them with grilled…

As the days grow a bit warmer and sunnier, it’s quite tempting…

During my trip through Vietnam earlier this year, I ate a hell…

In Luxembourg and in Germany, people really love wild garlic, so much…

This wild garlic spread is super quick and easy to make. For…

The wild garlic season’s in full swing, but what to do if…

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

Pad Thai is a very popular stir-fried noodle dish from Thailand –…

I don’t know anyone who does not instinctively associate Spain with paella….

The Japanese have a few basic sauces, and teriyaki must be one…

These ice cream sandwiches make a fun dessert or afternoon treat. I…

I just love a good corn on the cob smothered with butter…

This is a super quick and easy recipe, perfect for when you…

If you ask me, Easter baking calls for fresh, springtime colours! While…

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

These two cocktails – one with alcohol and the other without –…

This week’s Mastercook challenge was all about keeping it monochrome. We want…

Breakfast for me is a strange affair: usually I just make myself…

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

As I’m posting this recipe I am actually on my very first…

Chinese new year has arrived, it’s now the year of the goat/sheep,…

This week’s Mastercook challenge involved cooking a dish fit for a romantic…

Ah, there’s nothing better than this glorious steak taco: juicy grilled steak,…

This week’s Mastercook challenge was all about creating a yummy buffet for…

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

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

In the second episode of Mastercook, the challenge was to make an…

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

Mastercook is back on! For 12 weeks, we’re on the hunt for…

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

In London, I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to decent Indian…

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

As any good Luxembourger, I have a fond place in my heart…

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…

Sometimes I just like to be lazy but still feel like whipping…

On every German High Street, you’re guaranteed to find a Nordsee branch…

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

Kaiserschmarrn is actually an Austrian dish but you find it on many…

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…

This is a classic German vegetarian dish and proper autumn comfort food….

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

Bouneschlupp is a token Luxembourg soup and there are as many versions…

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

Ahhh Currywurst – what a German treat! It’s a true Berlin staple,…

You could think of these courgette fritters as a Turkish take on…

This is one of my favourite Turkish dishes. Translated literally, Imam Bayildi…

In Turkey, a whole range of savoury pastries are sold under the…

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

The döner kebab is such an iconic Turkish street snack, but in…

Right, I love chocolate truffles and I’m kind of addicted to dried…

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked Turkish pizza, or Lahmacun. Topped…

If you like cooking with couscous, you should try swapping it for…

Traditionally, Turkish cigara börek are filled with feta and parsley but I…

For me, gazpacho always used to bring up an image of cold,…

Empanadas are the Spanish answer to pies – filled pastries, which are…

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

I admit that this is a slightly unusual combination. While salt and…

Spain prides itself on its seafood and the north-western region of Galicia…

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

Ah, crispy potato cubes served with a spicy tomato sauce – what’s…

There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a freshly fried croqueta: crunchy,…

I like making these mini tortillas to take to a picnic –…

In recent years, chefs from Down Under have left their mark on…

I remember the first time I was in England at the age…

This recipe is typical to Puglia, a region in the heel of…

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 is a really impressive festive starter – the vibrant colour of…

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…

I love sweet potatoes, they’re not only super yummy, they’re actually very…

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 Christmas time baking, but after years of making Zimtsterne, Vanillekipferl…

This is one of my favourite Chinese starters, and it’s really easy…

I really have a thing for Chinese dim sum! Whether they’re delicately…

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….

The first time I heard of this dessert I broke out in…

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…

This is the most popular curry in Britain! Believe it or not,…

Often samosas are wrapped in a thick buttery pastry, which makes them…

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

This is one of my favourite party and picnic foods. Not really…

Sausage rolls are as British as it gets. I can pretty much…

There’s nothing that screams British summer more than a jug of Pimm’s….

If I’d have to name one iconic British cake, it would have…

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

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

I can’t think of anything more autumnal than a lovely apple pie…

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

If you ask me, Shortbread is the best butter biscuit on earth….

Let me be straight, these are the world’s best brownies! Gooey and…

Cinnamon, cream cheese and an unbeatable texture make carrot cake the king…

These cheesy biscuits are always incredibly popular at my parties. They go…

Right, let me be frank, these sound pretty posh, but they’re in…

Hummus is one of my absolute favourite dips. In the UK, you…

This cocktail came about by accident. I was planning on experimenting with…

In English, there’s this great expression “hair of the dog”, which means…

You’ve not really experienced British food unless you’ve had a full English…

No full English breakfast would be complete without baked beans. But so…

I can’t think of anything more comforting than starting the day with…

This is the perfect healthy start to the day. You can of…

This recipe is a homage to my Luxembourg roots. At home, we’d…

Commonly given the endearing name of roasties, roast potatoes are a real…

I have to admit it, coleslaw hasn’t got the best of reputations…

This dessert totally deserves its name: it looks a real mess, but…

Seriously, who could say ‘non’ to a macaron?! These melting little delicacies…

What would any afternoon tea be without traditional scones? These buttery little…

It doesn’t get more British than this. Cucumber sandwiches are a must…

I must admit that we don’t have many typical Luxembourgish dishes, but…

There’s nothing more British than a portion of fish and chips. Traditionally,…

If there is one token Luxembourgish dish, it must be Judd mat…

You could say a trifle is Britain’s answer to tiramisu: layers of…

It’s been a hell of a looooooong time since I last shared…

Right, I’m back. Just popped out to get some scallops for a…

Oh no, not another Valentine’s blog post! Well, rest assured, this one…

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…

So, I guess Christmas magic has arrived and everyone is in a…

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

Quetschentaart, one of the classics of Luxembourgish baking. The simple fruit tart…

As the days start growing colder again, and the brief summer is…

Yup, it’s time to crumble again! This time: a crumble cake, my…

Right folks, the sun’s out, the thermometer is rising and it’s right…

Right folks, the sun’s out, the thermometer is rising and it’s right…

Phew, the Olympic Games are over! What a crazy time that was!…

Summer baking is not really such a common endeavour. In a season…

Summer may have decided to never show up, but I’ve decided not…

A cookie a day keeps the doctor away! Don’t believe me? Well,…

Right, if summer decides not to finally make a grand appearance, I’ll…

Right folks, the sun’s out, the thermometer is rising and it’s right…

I love carrot salads. Well, not really. I actually never liked carrots,…

Yipee, asparagus season is upon us! I really love love love asparagus….

Hey you! Fed up with the ongoing rain? Desperate for some sunshine…

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

I couldn’t actually care less about Easter. Seriously, it’s just some religious…

Right, what is the nicest, most delicious treat in the world that…

Do you also have that tendancy to always re-use the same things?…

Horray, it’s pancake day in the UK! For one day, the whole…

I absolutely love doughnuts.  I guess it’s hard to beat deep-fried batter…

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

Snow! It’s snowing in London. After spending 3 weeks in Southeast Asia,…

It’s time for another festive recipe! This time, I’d like to introduce…

So it’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts! Oxford street is…

Now that the days are getting shorter again, the light outside mostly…

I’m always trying to master new cooking techniques. Like any proper foodie,…

So at this time a year the weather is a bit weird…

Well, this is supposed to be summer. I keep on endlessly repeating…

Right guys, it’s salad time! After the EHEC/ecoli thread is finally over,…

Right, let me first set one thing straight: yes, I’ve just returned…

I’ve never been a fan of meatballs. The word alone sounds silly:…

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you can all enjoy this beautiful day!…

I haven’t been baking this month! At all! Usually during the pre-Christmas…

It’s mid November and by now I don’t see any reason why…

Is there anything more British than afternoon tea?! Vintage crockery, old-school teapots…

I figured it’s been a while since I last posted a cake…

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

Oh how I love autumn flavours, they’re simply the best ever! The…

I can’t help but say I’m kind of enjoying that summer’s come…

It’s been way too long since my last post! Seriously, time has…

These Thai skewers are a great addition to any BBQ party. You…

These Vietnamese Summer Rolls are the perfect snack on a hot day.

Going home is all about pure comfort. Revisiting old places, catching up…

My life is quite a rollercoaster at the moment, but a fun…

I know my metamorphosis into a British person has by now been…

So, it’s August and by now you’ve pretty much had all the…

Let in summer with this refreshing bamboo shoot salad!

These crispy wan tans are easy to prepare and make for a…

Do you know that 6 o’clock feeling? Getting out of work, feeling…

A weekend at home seems like a real blessing by now. I…

Summer’s fully here, with 31° over the past few days and lots…

Ever since coming back from Berlin I can’t stop thinking about German…

It’s summer, or at least that’s what the calendar is telling me….

It’s rhubarb time! How fantastic is this? I love rhubarb! With its…

This weekend it felt like summer in London. 26 degrees and not…

Breakfast bores me. I’m not talking about fabulous weekend pancakes or laid-back…

Recently I was lucky enough to spend a full week in Istanbul….

Carrot Cake. What is more heavenly than the moist seductiveness of a…

As some of you might know I’m not really a chocolate person….

These little cute cakes were not supposed to be made. They were…

Oh lala, I have to say, I am feeling slightly nostalgic for…

I finally got a well-deserved break from all the stress in London….

This is no April’s fools post! I’ve got some news for you…

Hello, my name is Anne and I’m a cinnamon addict. Cinnamon, Zimt,…

I came up with this quiche one night, when I was craving…

I’m off to Paris tomorrow. Oh oui, c’est magnifique! For 3 days…

Japan, Japan, Japan. If there’s one place and one cuisine I’m obsessed…

Right, the first ever recipe on this blog! Phew, the pressure is…