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 is artichoke dip is one of my favourite dips ever! Yet,…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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,…