Okonomiyaki is a very popular Japanese cabbage pancake from Hiroshima and Osaka….
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In this week’s Onperfekt box I received lots of early summer vegetables,…
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I love cooking with regional and seasonal ingredients, so when Urlaub Saarland…
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I love cooking with regional and seasonal ingredients, so when Urlaub Saarland…
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This quiche screams autumn! Packed with lovely roasted butternut squash, bacon lardons…
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I absolutely love frozen yoghurt, and I distinctly remember eating homemade frozen…
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Tabbouleh is a refreshing herb salad from the Middle East, bursting with…
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Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally…
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Spitzbuben are a typical German Christmas cookie: two buttery cookies sandwiched together…
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I love a good aubergine parmigiana – melting slices of aubergine layered…
I love a good aubergine parmigiana – melting slices of aubergine layered…
I absolutely adore Pastéis de Nata and I have never eaten better…
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Chicken Kiev was one of my university staples – we’d often buy…
Chicken Kiev was one of my university staples – we’d often buy…
A Victoria Sponge cake is a very traditional British cake: two buttery…
A Victoria Sponge cake is a very traditional British cake: two buttery…
Summer rolls are a fantastic way to jazz up your salad routine!…
Summer rolls are a fantastic way to jazz up your salad routine!…
Every springtime I get super excited about rhubarb. The delicate pink stalks…
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…
A fuss-free oven-baked pasta for busy weeknights! The little rice-shaped orzo pasta…
This herb-crusted salmon is such a summery dish! Served with baked Provençal…
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…
This vanilla pannacotta with Amaretto strawberries is a super simple and lovely…
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Peanut butter and noodles?! Hell yes! A match made in heaven. These…
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Ah, Judd mat Gaardebounen, such an iconic Luxembourgish dish. A hearty meal…
Ah, Judd mat Gaardebounen, such an iconic Luxembourgish dish. A hearty meal…
I love fritters! In Luxembourg people go crazy for Gromperekichelcher – potato…
I love fritters! In Luxembourg people go crazy for Gromperekichelcher – potato…
Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally…
Kniddelen are a true Luxembourg classic. These humble boiled dumplings are traditionally…
I’ve been playing a bit with the ‘zero waste’ cooking idea –…
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Ravioles are one of my favourite quick mid-week meals. Think of them…
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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…
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Wadakura is a beautiful high-end restaurant in Tokyo’s stunning Palace Hotel. The…
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…
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Luxembourg National day is coming up on the 23rd June, so it’s…
An oriental fingerfood spread for an exotic feast The festive season equals…
These mulled wine beef cheeks are the perfect winter comfort dish! Succulent…
Super simple blueberry coconut yoghurt muffins! I always realize that muffins are…
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…
In this episode I’m making three easy Luxembourgish dishes, which can be…
This super simple Thai curry is so quick and easy to rustle…
These Indian drumsticks need overnight marinating, but the actual hands-on prep is…
These flourless banana pancakes are a great alternative to my traditional blueberry…
A twist on the beloved Luxembourg classic! These Gromperekichelcher are made with…
Picking one of my favourite places in Luxembourg for ZUT’s column ‘Luxembourg…
In this week’s episode we decide who will join Sylvie and Steve…
In this weeks’ episode we want the contestants to make Superjhemp –…
This week we take the contestants out of the kitchen, and put…
In tonight’s episode we ask for a very special menu: lots of…
In this episode the contestants will have to cook with products from…
In this episode the 4 best contestants battle it out for a…
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It’s the first recess round, where 3 teams have to battle for…
This week, the second set of contestants need to impress the jury…
Sometimes there’s nothing more comforting than a classic beef roulade – stuffed…
This week we want the first batch of Mastercook contestants to cook…
In the new Mastercook series, we are searching for the best teamplayers!…
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A few years ago, Scandinavian bakeries started mushrooming in London, popping up…
Fondue is one of my favourite winter comfort foods. I can’t think…
In this episode I’m visiting Luxembourg’s annual Steampunk convention, where I spot…
When we were little we would often eat roast chicken with apple…
Often specked with slices of Mettwurscht or bacon lardons, Luxembourg Lënsenzopp makes…
You can’t imagine my excitement when I created these patriotic Luxembourg-shaped cookies!…
In this episode I’m headed to the South of Luxembourg, a region…
Luxembourg’s southern part, dubbed the ‘Minett’ is the country’s former mining region….
Article on my third cookbook in the Luxembourg French language newspaper Le…
Article in the Wortex Magazine supplement, October 2016. “Wir haben sie wieder….
“Third time’s the charm” Article in the Luxembourg newspaper ‘Journal’ (18.10.2016) on…
Coverage of the launch of my third cookbook “Home Sweet Home –…
Coverage of the launch of my third cookbook “Home Sweet Home –…
International industry coverage depicting the technical setup of my TV show, filmed…
Coverage of the 1535°C Creative Hub Open Doors Day, at which we…
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…
For this episode, I’m joining Luxembourg’s Portuguese community in their annual pilgrimage…
I’ll be serving some food from my three cookbooks and talking about…
Yes, you could say this is a bastardized version of Luxembourg’s beloved Rieslingspaschtéit….
This episode evolves around one very popular theme: baking. I’m making two…
I had never taken part in the hopping procession, and I thought…
The Mëllerdall is also dubbed Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland. Once you visit this…
We filmed the first episode in the Musée Rural in Peppange, which…
Judd mat Gaardebounen is as Luxembourgish as it gets. A hearty dish…
In the first episode of season 3, I explore Luxembourg’s humble origins….
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…
Featured in an interview in Japan’s Onbeat magazine, in which I’m talking…
My recipe for traditional Baamkuch featured in Delicious magazine. Baamkuch is a…
Architectural magazine Wunnen featured my kitchen on the cover of their June…
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…
The final has arrived! Who will be our Mastercook 2016?! Martine or…
This week our two last contestants battle it out to make it…
It’s all about street food in this week’s episode! We put the…
Inspired by this week’s Mastercook, here’s my side dish with whisky. Whisky…
In honour of St Patrick’s day we ask the contestants to cook…
This week we’ve got two challenges for the contestants to master: first…
Clean eating is bang on trend, and this week’s challenge is testing…
This week’s challenge is all about recreating someone’s favourite dish. We invited…
After our first selection round, where we cut down 21 candidates to…
Mastercook is back! For a third year, Tony Tintinger and I are…
This cake is absolutely stunning: there’s no flour or nuts in it,…
This autumnal pasta dish is really quick and easy to whip and…
I’m hugely excited to announce that my book “Anne’s Kitchen: Barcelona, Istanbul,…
Dumplings! What’s not to love about these Chinese goody-bags, stuffed with all…
I don’t really cook much Chinese food. Usually when I venture to…
“Haute Cuisine will gelernt sein” – Luxemburger Wort 2 September 2015 Article…
Sometimes it’s just great to open the fridge, browse what’s inside and…
meatlessmonday.com (1st June 2015) Coverage of the Meat Free Monday Luxembourg launch….
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…
People always associate pesto with basil and pinenuts, but there are so…
It might sound strange at first – cold noodles?! But hear me…
These thick little pancakes combine sweet and salty delights and are great…
Pork scratchings are one of those weird British pub snacks which are…
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…
This lovely Asian-inspired rice pudding makes for a really comforting dessert or…
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…
Bilder zum Anbeißen, Luxemburger Wort Article on my food photography workshop, which…
I’m a sucker for food products – whenever I travel I spend…
I love browsing book stores in foreign countries – the cookbook sections…
These ice cream sandwiches make a fun dessert or afternoon treat. I…
This week’s Cookbook Wednesday is slightly different as I’m not presenting one…
I’m very honoured to have been given the opportunity to present my…
Meat-free week is in full swing, so this week’s cookbook is a…
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…
This week’s Mastercook was all about preparing duck breast with a risotto…
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…
This cutesy vintage café makes amazing fresh waffles. Yum! Leuchte Kaffeebar Karolingerring…
This neighbourhood restaurant serves up hearty German fare made with regionally sourced…
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…
This dessert is a real winter warmer! A boozy ice cream laced…
I created the festive Christmas menu for Télécran magazine Luxembourg in December…
My Christmas pudding trifle recipe featured in Discover Benelux. Read the whole…
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There are so many great drinks occasions in December that it’s good…
Berlin is full of lovely cafés and restaurants, many of them boasting…
Chocaholics beware: This is the biggest chocolate shop in the world!!! Fassbender…
Kaiserschmarrn is actually an Austrian dish but you find it on many…
The Letzebuerger Land published a little article on me on the 22nd…
Claude Mangen of 100,7 did a nice in-depth interview with me at…
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…
The Wirtshaus Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg offers proper German comfort food…
Grazia UK featured my courgette fritters as their “Thursday comfort food”. Article…
I’m hugely excited to announce that my book “Anne’s Kitchen” has won…
Tapas & Bretzeln Eine spanische Vorspeise, ein deutsches Hauptgericht und zum Nachtisch…
The people behind the popular Lët’z Go Local market (which promotes local…
Coverage of the launch of my second book at Cactus Belle Etoile….
This is one of my favourite Turkish dishes. Translated literally, Imam Bayildi…
Coverage of the launch of my second book at Cactus Belle Etoile….
Coverage of the launch of my second book at Cactus Belle Etoile….
It may be episode 5, but in fact this episode was the…
There’s nothing better than a freshly baked Turkish pizza, or Lahmacun. Topped…
Traditionally, Turkish cigara börek are filled with feta and parsley but I…
My culinary adventures now take me to wonderful Istanbul. The ancient Turkish…
Our last Barcelona episode packs in the best this wonderful town has…
I’m a big fan of deep-fried sweet pastries: doughnuts, Berliner, Verwuerelter –…
This episode focuses on the delights of the historic Ottoman cuisine of…
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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…
Coverage of the Great British Girlguiding Bake Off at the British Embassy…
There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a freshly fried croqueta: crunchy,…
Magazine feature in Luxair’s in-flight magazine Flydoscope, focusing on my work and…
My Barcelona adventure continues. This time I’m exploring modern Spanish cuisine. I’m…
My culinary Barcelona adventures continue. This time I’m heading to the beach…
Hola from Barcelona! I’ve been enjoying the good life in Spain/Catalonia for…
Last week’s Instagram highlights: a full English Breakfast at my local, The…
Interview spread and four of my recipes published in Cellardoor magazine.
Luxembourg’s New Foodie Luxembourg, a country obsessed with the best in gastronomy,…
One of our token Luxembourg dishes is Bouneschlupp – a brothy soup…
Chef and food TV presenter Bobby Chinn, who already runs restaurants in…
It’s almost 2014, so time to throw a real yummy party to…
4-course Christmas menu with cocktail created for Revue.
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Brit of alright Heard the one about the European-born North Londoner creating…
Accessible Cuisine The success of her food blog inspired Anne Faber to…
Xmas is only a few days away, and if you’re still stuck…
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…
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 episode is all about one of my favourite British traditions: Afternoon…
My parties always evolve around food. I like serving impressive nibbles alongside…
I love wandering around Chinatown and discovering new ingredients. In this episode…
There’s nothing more comforting than a lovely crumble on a cold day….
We really loved filming the Indian feast episode – since it involved…
I won a Digital Food Award from Food & Wine Magazine in…
Let me be straight, these are the world’s best brownies! Gooey and…
I can’t think of anything more comforting than starting the day with…
Every Sunday, Spitalfields Market draws in the crowds with innumerable stalls selling…
Seriously, who could say ‘non’ to a macaron?! These melting little delicacies…
There’s nothing more British than a portion of fish and chips. Traditionally,…
Miss English Pie “Seit 10 Jahren lebt Anne Faber in London. Wenn…
“London resident Anne Faber is about to debunk several myths about British…
Anne’s Kitchen blueberry pancakes with maple syrup and bacon recipe featured in…
“Unsere neueste Entdeckung im Netz: der kunterbunte Food-Blog von Anne Faber! Die…
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…
Snow in London! Lots and lots of snow! Yes, my little terrace…
New York, New York. What a city! Definitely one that inspires…
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…
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!…
So last week I had the amazing opportunity to go to Berlin…
I love carrot salads. Well, not really. I actually never liked carrots,…
Did you know hops don’t only produce beer – they can…
Hey you! Fed up with the ongoing rain? Desperate for some sunshine…
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…
Anne’s Kitchen was featured as the blog of the month in Delicious…
Right folks, it’s time to pop open a bottle of bubbly! Anne’s…
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…
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…
I’m tucking into the most intense chocolate ice-cream I’ve ever tasted. Pure,…
I’m always trying to master new cooking techniques. Like any proper foodie,…
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,…
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…
Is there anything more British than afternoon tea?! Vintage crockery, old-school teapots…
The best about this season? Soup! Lots of it. In all variations,…
I can’t help but say I’m kind of enjoying that summer’s come…
Do you know that 6 o’clock feeling? Getting out of work, feeling…
To most people out there, looking at food pictures triggers the instant…
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…
These little cute cakes were not supposed to be made. They were…
I finally got a well-deserved break from all the stress in London….