Winter Recipes

Gromperekichelchen Cordon Bleu

Gromperekichelchen Cordon Bleu

If you have ever been to a Luxembourg Kiermes, you will have come across, and hopefully tasted, Gromperekichelcher: Deep-fried potato cakes that are served with apple compote. My absolute favourite!

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Spiced orange cream

Spiced Orange Cream

This orange cream (without the cinnamon) was a well-kept family secret for a long time. My grandma would regularly make it as dessert for her Sunday lunch, and my mum

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Xmas Pulled Pork

Xmas Pulled Pork

In the UK, baked ham is a favourite on Christmas day; in the US, turkey’s on the menu, but in Luxembourg there is no set Christmas dinner tradition. Some people

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Mulled Wine Crumble

Mulled Wine Crumble What’s not to love about a good Glühwäin during the festive season? For me, mulled wine (or even mulled cider!) is a must in December, and I

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Luxembourgish potato cakes - Gromperekichelcher

Luxembourgish Gromperekichelcher

Gromperekichelcher are arguably one of Luxembourg’s most beloved fun fair and Christmas market snacks. It’s the highlight of the annual ‘Schueberfouer’, a massive fun fair that pops up in the

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Wäinzoossiss Meatball Pasta

This recipe has somewhat become a modern classic in Luxembourg. I initially created it as a little nod to an Italian-American favourite: pasta with meatballs. But with Luxembourgish flavours. It

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Kachkéis Kniddelen

Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally eaten with bacon lardons and a side of apple compote. For this vegetarian version, I’m making a creamy

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