Crispy curry chickpeas, crunchy salad, pomegranate, mint and a sharp lemon–mustard dressing…

Raclette season has officially started… but we’re ditching the little pans today!…

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

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

Dinner in 20? Yes please. This veggie–tofu wok is my go-to on…

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

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

If you make just one dip this autumn, let it be this:…

Trick or treat?! These granola monsters are the cutest Halloween snack —…

I love baking with apples, and usually I pair them with cinnamon…

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

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

“Use by” or “Best before” — do you know the difference? Not…

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

Ah autumn baking is my favourite! There are so many lovely apple…

This is the easiest focaccia you’ll ever make! It doesn’t require any…

Exotic Indian meat skewers — tender, smoky, full of spice and made…

Summer on a slice of bread! Grilled peaches, smoky burrata, fresh basil……

At the Foire Agricole, I stopped by the stall of the FSHCL…

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

Tomato Tonnato? Yes, think vitello tonnato sauce, paired with the juiciest colourful…

My sunny twist on the classic Portuguese meia desfeita — saffron-marinated bacalhau,…

Lavender is just beautiful to use in baking, but I know many…

Thai lettuce cups — but make them wild. Grilled wild boar, loads…

This salad is one of my go-to summer salads, it’s just so…

Pepper-crusted wild boar, smoky courgette ribbons, and a cooling lemony yoghurt dip…

If you want to make one chocolate cake for the rest of…

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

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

Ever had tacos… with wild boar? Well, this is a game changer….

Crispy Moselle fish meets brothy Portuguese tomato rice – two culinary traditions…

Say hello to the Éiner Wënzerwurscht – a smoky, paprika-spiced twist on…

This might be the easiest bread you’ll ever make. Soft, golden flatbreads…

These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light, fragrant, and have just the…

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

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

Local venison meets Mediterranean vibes. This simple, flavour-packed recipe brings together sustainably…

Looking for a quiche with a twist? This savoury beauty combines smoky…

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a slice of Rubbarbstaart. This classic Luxembourgish…

This super lovely springtime potato salad includes white asparagus and chard. I’ve…

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

These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect way to use up…

In a hurry and looking for an easy Easter treat? I’ve paired…

Bretzelsonndeg is around the corner (this Sunday, 30th March 2025), and it…

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

Arroz de marisco – Portuguese seafood rice – is one of my…

Can it get any more decadent than this Francesinha with a Luxembourgish…

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

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

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

Madeiran Bolo de Mel (honey cake) is a rich, spiced cake traditionally…

Bifana is a traditional Portuguese sandwich made with marinated pork slices, seasoned…

Pica Pau is a traditional Portuguese dish consisting of small pieces of…

My absolute favourite Portuguese dish! Bacalhau a Bras is such a comforting…

You’d think that after a month of festive eating, people would feel…

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

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

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

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

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

I like to make fuss-free recipes, and this stunning chocolate charlotte is…

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

This is a version of my Anything Goes Cake, a highly adaptable…

Halloween is around the corner so let’s scare the kids with this…

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

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

Pumpkin cake is a typical autumn cake in America. It’s amazing because…

Swiss chard is one of those vegetables that are hard to get…

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

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

It’s Schueberfouer time in Luxembourg! The end of summer always marks the…

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

Brunch alert! Pancakes are an obvious choice for brunch, and these pancakes…

This courgette gratin has even got the most hard-core meat-eater convinced! It’s…

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

The idea for these cookies came when I couldn’t decide between baking…

A lovely super easy bowl of pasta that’s perfect when you need…

Summer screams an abundance of courgettes – and while I love to…

In this week’s Onperfekt box I received lots of early summer vegetables,…

Bamkuch is Luxembourg’s most iconic celebration cake and it’s also the country’s…

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

These are my absolute go-to crackers, which I make on a regular…

Bring this Spanish-inspired pasta salad to your next BBQ, and it’s guaranteed…

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

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

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

I think most of us are ‘cookied out’ at the beginning of…

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

Want to make something cute for your Easter lunch this year? How…

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

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

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

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

Start the day with this wonderful granola, which tastes like a Xmas…

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

You’d think that after a month of festive eating, people would feel…

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…

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

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

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

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

One of my absolute favourite autumn tarts! A buttery shortcrust pastry is…

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

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

Muhawhaw, the spooky season is here. My Instagram is filled with all…

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

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

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

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

Lunchbox boredom?! Well, here’s one of my favourite pasta salads ever –…

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

September is a big harvest month in Luxembourg, and for Luxembourg’s winemakers,…

How about a boozy sorbet on a hot day?! This mirabelle sorbet…

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

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…

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…

Savoury cakes are something wonderful. A bit like a quiche, you can…

Strawberries and cream is such a classic pairing! It instantly makes me…

This springtime quiche is lovely for when the first warm days come…

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…

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

It’s Bretzelsonndeg on Sunday 30th 2025, and while the tradition is to…

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

My solution to left-over egg whites: the most amazing, soft Amaretti biscuits….

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

I’m no a bit advocate of Valentine’s day… but any excuse for…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Halloween is around the corner, so if you want to cook something…

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

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

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…

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

Summer barbecues are the best! And these halloumi and chorizo skewers are…

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

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

This salad makes me happy. It’s packed with freshness: zingy herbs, crunchy…

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

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

Sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself to a decadent brunch. This French…

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,…

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

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

These veggie bites make the perfect fingerfood for New Year’s Eve or…

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

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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 Xmas cookies into this amazing cake! Around Christmas I…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

In a hurry and looking for an easy Easter treat? This is…

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…

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

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…

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….

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

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

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

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

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

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

An oriental fingerfood spread for an exotic feast The festive season equals…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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