Fall is here. At least in Berlin. Temperatures dropped and it finally started to rain. Not sure if I like that. I appreciate the lower temperatures and the foggy mornings, but I do not like the rain and less light during the day… but it also means you can finally cook hearty meals again. Not only salad because it was too hot to do anything else. Time for stews and soups like this Creamy Potato Soup with Spinach, for example. Not yet a super heavy dish but we are getting there ;P
I always have problems saying the name correctly: Spa-na-ko-pi-ta. I tend to mix up some of the letters and then it’s suddenly something completely different ;) Maybe I should just describe what it is – spinach strudel with filo dough. No. I have to remember the correct name. This dish deserves to be pronounced correctly. It’s one of my favorite pastries from Greece! Spanakopita! ;)
I guess you ended up here because you were looking for something delicious that can be served quickly. Right?! ;) Well… you clicked the right link! Gnocchi are always a good idea for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. They are available (ready-to-use) in most supermarkets and usually only need to be heated briefly – either in a pot with boiling water or directly in a frying pan. I prefer the preparation in a frying pan. Makes everything even easier. These creamy Gnocchi with Chorizo, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Spinach, for example, are a simple “one-pan-dish” that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
Working with leftover food is an essential part of food preparation when you want to save some money and maybe do something good for the environment. Just throwing stuff away the next day because you do not want to eat the same thing twice is stupid (sorry if I say that so bluntly). You can always change things up and make something new with what you had the day before. The best example here – this One-Pot Orzo with leftover Roasted Chicken. An easy recipe that is ready in no time and absolutely delicious!
It’s time to turn those New Year’s resolutions into action, isn’t it? ;P The year is still very fresh and everyone has written down their little list of resolutions for the new year. Do more sports, work less and, above all, eat healthier! Right?! That’s probably what you’ll find on most of those lists. It’s not surprising that January turns into “Veganuary” for many people. Here as well… I guess by now you figured out why I got a Vegan Breakfast Bowl with Scrambled “Eggs” for you today! ;P
You’re looking for some quick and easy snacks for the next game night or when you have guests over for a glass of wine? How about some simple Spinach & Feta Rolls? They are ready in no time and very easy to prepare. Skip the mini pizzas from the freezer – they are boring anyway. If you serve these little savory rolls, everybody will think you put in a lot of effort… but no. Nobody will know how easy they are to make ;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 ;)
