A roast duck stuffed with chestnuts and apples is my “must-cook” for the holidays: this dish simply is Christmas to me. It was the Christmas feast of my childhood, and still I find there´s something so very festive about a whole bird enthroned in the center of the table. In Germany, roast duck usually comes with a bowl of red cabbage on […]
We are a family of meat lovers. But as much as we all agree on a beautiful steak, opinions are somewhat divided when it comes to the sides. For my kids, the emphasis of “steak frites” lies on the latter part anyway, my husband is fine as long a the wine is, while I usually need a little sidekick, a simple dollop of grainy […]
deutsche Version Chestnuts may be the not-so-secret ingredient of the season, yet in German cuisine, they usually play a role in savory dishes rather than sweet. That´s why I wanted to try a few sweet chestnut recipes for a change, but somehow I always postponed my plans – until I spent a few days in […]
