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Festive Clementine Cream

A Christmas dessert so good my family kept it secret for generations……

Boxemännchen

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

Xmas Market Kürtos

What’s your favourite Christmas market treat? So many of you said Kurtos…

Judd Mat Gaardebounen

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

Bouchée à La Reine

Ask any Luxembourger, young or old – everybody loves a Bouchée à…

Luxembourgish Wäinzoossiss

Wäinzoossiss is a traditional Luxembourgish pork and beef sausage that’s served pan-fried…

Leek Potato Gratin

This is one of those dishes that’s ideal for weeknights — simple…

Luxembourgish Gromperekichelcher

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

Bacalhau com Broa with Sundried Tomato Salsa

Bacalhau com Broa – flaky Portuguese cod with a crunchy cornbread crust…

Seeded Crackers with spiced tomato yoghurt dip

These seeded crackers with a spiced sheep’s yoghurt dip are a perfect…

White wine Beef Stew with buckwheat ‘couscous’

This tender beef stew is a perfect comfort dish made with regional…

Classic Kniddelen

Kniddelen are a true Luxembourgish classic. These humble boiled flour dumplings are…

Kachkéis Pasta

Kachkéis lovers, this one’s for you! Pasta with a super cheesy Kachkéis…

Take 5: Brie and Leek Galette

In a hurry and looking for quick mid-week meals? I’ve paired up…

Arroz de Pato (Portuguese Duck Rice)

Arroz de Pato, or duck rice, is a traditional Portuguese dish that…

Arroz Doce

There is something so comforting about a bowl of rice pudding –…

Take 5: Kachkéis Fondue

In a hurry and looking for quick mid-week meals? I’ve paired up…

Xmas Brownies

I’ve given these super cute brownies a festive note by adding warming…

Festive Xmas Wreath

In a hurry and looking for quick mid-week meals? I’ve paired up…

Luxembourgish Pigs in Blankets

Have you got your festive appetizers sorted yet? If not, then let…

Pistachio Boxemännchen

We all love a Boxemännchen – a plain brioche shaped like a…

Little round Lebkuchen

I don’t know about you, but I am obsessed with Contessa Lebkuchen!…

Take 5: Meatball Spaghetti

In a hurry and looking for quick mid-week meals? I’ve paired up…

Autumn Focaccia

This is the easiest, no-knead focaccia ever! Yes, you heard it right,…

Autumnal Risotto with Butternut and Mushrooms

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

Warming Carrot and Courgette Soup

Ok soup season is officially here, so let’s kick it off with…

Autumnal Pasta Salad

Back to school or work yet? Well then jazz up your lunchtime…

Cheese Twists

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

Wonky Vegetable Fritters

Did you know that less than 5% of vegetables sold in Luxembourg…

Luxembourg-inspired Pierogi

I love cookbooks, in fact, I am the proud owner of an…

Avi’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls

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

The perfect carrot cake

Ah, what a classic! Carrot cake is one of the most popular…

Buttery Oat Cookies

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

Orange chocolate chip cookies

Those who know me well know that I have a penchant for…

Saffron prawn pasta

Ah, what to cook for Valentine’s day. Well, let me say, this…

Energy Balls

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

Luxembourgish Raclette Quesadillas

If, like most of Luxembourg, you’re eating raclette over the holidays, you…

Stollen Tiramisu

I love making tiramisu variations all year long (like this autumn tiramisu…

Xmas Sandwich

Not sure what to do with your Xmas leftovers? Well, do it…

Raclette Burger

Take your cheeseburger to a whole next level with this mountain-style raclette…

Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Crackers

Looking for a simple and easy appetizer for the festive period? Well…

Christmas Tree Pasta

Fancy something easy for Christmas this year? Something that the kids are…

Boxeknäpp

Who remembers Boxeknäpp? As a child from the 80s, we would always…

Chocolate Christmas Stars

Christmas baking is something wonderful and I love to try out new…

Escher Pizza

Who doesn’t love pizza?! Well, pizza lovers in the South Luxembourg now…

Quiche Lorraine

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

One-Pot Bouneschlupp Pasta

Bouneschlupp and pasta?! Yes, let’s combine these two! I do love a…

Baked Beans on Toast

I have fond memories of eating beans on toast when I lived…

Autumnal “Schnitzel Teller”

For this month’s Dibbe Duo culinary adventures with Urlaub Saarland, I’m headed…

Belgian Frites with Cheese Sauce

Fries lovers, listen up! We all know that the Belgians make some…

Autumn Tiramisu

This dessert is inspired by my favourite autumn flavours: apples, cinnamon and…

Pâté Lorrain

In Luxembourg we love our Rieslingspaschtéit, a cold meat pie made with…

Japanese Gromperekichelcher

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

Fondue Pasta Bake

This dish mixes all my favourite comfort dishes: a pasta bake, a…

Carrot Hummus with Carrot Top Pesto

This hummus is made from a whole bunch of carrots, so it’s…

Veggie Quiche Lorraine

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

Curry cheese puffs

These cheese puffs are so moreish, you will eat them all in…

Sweet potato and pesto camembert wreath

An impressive bread wreath for a festive table! The yeasted bread rolls…

Xmas Pavlova

In Luxembourg most people will have a bûche de noël for dessert…

Spekulatius Xmas Tree Decorations

For me, Spekulatius is a must during the festive season. These spiced…

Stuffed Boxemännchen

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

Wäinzoossiss Polenta with Parsley Gremolata

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

Luxembourgish Bao Buns with Samouraï Sauce

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

Classic Bouneschlupp

Bouneschlupp is the most popular Luxembourgish soup. It’s a green bean and…

Anything Goes Cake

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

Grilled Brie Sandwich

Omg, your lunchtime is going to be epic! This grilled cheese sandwich…

Chicken, Bacon and Pea Pie with Kachkéis Mash

Each year on the 2nd February, one of my favourite Luxembourgish traditions…

Lentil and smoked trout quiche

I love to cook with regional ingredients, so when Urlaub im Saarland…

Israeli aubergine with herb rice

Aubergines are a magical vegetable. They are so versatile and their gentle,…

Cordon Bleu Gratin

Ask many of my friends, and one firm favourite dish is a…

Miso Bouneschlupp with Cream Cheese Dumplings

How about a vegetarian twist on the traditional Bouneschlupp?! For this take…

Kachkéis Leek Soup

A hearty potato and leek soup with a real Kachkéis kick! Served…

Spekulatius Cookies

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

Autumnal Quiche with Butternut, Bacon and Sage

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

Traditional Kniddelen with Bacon and Apple Compote

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

Easy peasy cheese biscuits

Turn your leftover cheese into a delicious appetizer! I don’t know about…

Spiced nut and fruit mix

Pimp your leftover nuts and turn them into a delicious snack! I…

Festive “Petit-Beurre-Cake”

Turn your leftover Xmas cookies into this amazing cake! Around Christmas I…

Raclette Spätzle

Turn your leftover raclette cheese into these delicious cheesy spätzle! In Luxembourg…

Mince Pies

I love Christmas baking, and while most of my festive baking repertoire…

Mulled Wine Muffins

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

Saag Feta

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

Pumpkin Daal

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

Aubergine Parmigiana Rolls

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

Gnocchi with Sage butter

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

Kachkéis Quiche

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

Artichoke Dip

This artichoke dip is one of my favourite dips ever! Yet, I’d…

Leek, Bacon and Feta Tart

I always have puff pastry in my fridge as it’s a great…

Chicken Kiev Nuggets with Kachkéis Mash

Chicken Kiev was one of my university staples – we’d often buy…

Veggie Bouchée à la Reine

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

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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

Sweet Potato Gratin

I can’t think of anything more comforting that a potato gratin. To…

Homemade burger

Who doesn’t love a good burger? I certainly do, but I rarely…

Judd mat Gaardebounen Quiche

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

Pea and Chorizo Risotto

Risotto is the perfect dish to use up anything that’s lingering in…

Kachkéis Kniddelen

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

Wäinzoossiss Meatball Pasta

This recipe has somewhat become a modern classic in Luxembourg. I initially…

Mulled Wine Crumble

Mulled Wine Crumble What’s not to love about a good Glühwäin during…

Plate of pure and slow-cooked beef cheeks with some winter decoration in a dark setting Mulled Wine Beef Cheeks with Parsnip Puree

These mulled wine beef cheeks are the perfect winter comfort dish! Succulent…

Rolled-out dough on baking paper, topped with white sauce, gardenbeans, mini mozzarella balls and pork cubes Judd mat Gaardebounen Flammkuchen

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

Xmas Pulled Pork Xmas Pulled Pork

In the UK, baked ham is a favourite on Christmas day; in…

Spiced orange cream Spiced Orange Cream

This orange cream (without the cinnamon) was a well-kept family secret for…

Kachkéis Fondue Kachkéis Cheese Fondue with Mustard Croutons

Fondue is one of my favourite winter comfort foods. I can’t think…

Gromperekichelchen Cordon Bleu Gromperekichelchen Cordon Bleu

If you have ever been to a Luxembourg Kiermes, you will have…

Chicory Tarte Tatin

When I think of chicory, two dishes from my childhood instantly pop…

Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Goat’s Cheese Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Goat’s Cheese

This autumnal pasta dish is really quick and easy to whip and…

Maple Syrup Cookies Maple Syrup Cookies

Ok, I love all foods and ingredients, but those who know me,…

Quick Quark Stollen

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

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