We love cooking and eating dishes from all corners of the world. Of course, everyone has preferences here and there… we’re particularly fond of Asian and Arabic cuisine. Stir-fried noodle dishes (cooked in a wok), a table full of delicious mezze bowls, or maybe a larger »bowl«, aka. a Chicken Tajine with Veggies & Harissa Couscous – all welcome here, and all truly delicious! ;)
In summer, you’ll find a few zucchini plants in almost every veggie garden. They’re a staple for many gardeners. Why? Well, the plants are quite easy to grow and usually very productive. Gardeners love it when their hard labor is rewarded with a nice and lush harvest. We’ve had good results in the past with our small raised bed on the terrace. Maybe not enough to make these Stuffed Zucchini with Mediterranean Rice for a whole family, but it’s normally enough for the two of us at home. ;P
Fresh Mung bean sprouts are a crunchy, nutrient-rich addition to many dishes. You can find them in many supermarket – but when you grow them at home, they are cheaper and fresher than anything you can buy in a store. We’ve written a short guide on how to grow them at home, super easy and without much effort. Everything you need to know from choosing the right beans to harvesting and the proper storage of the small sprouts.
When it comes to Asian noodle dishes, a simple Pad Thai (with Chicken) is always at the top of our list. It’s quite easy to prepare and doesn’t require too many exotic ingredients… Asian cuisine often uses a lot of different spices and sauces that are not very common in cooking recipes of Western countries. At least the traditional cooking recipes. ;P
When all kinds of veggies are in season in summer, it makes perfect sense to put them to good use, right? These simple One-Pot Summer Veggie Gnocchi are perfect if you want to »get rid« of a good amount of veggies and when in need of a quick and easy dinner. The ideal weeknight meal to feed a family without spending a lot of time in the kitchen (and also not breaking the bank). ;)
When we order Crispy Pork Belly and other small dishes as appetizers at the Asian dumpling restaurant around the corner, the pork belly is always the first dish that’s gone… It’s slightly spicy, crispy, and really delicious. Impossible to resist. Really… ;P
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
