Learning to cook with tofu starts with a simple kitchen rule: treat it as a dependable ingredient, not a complicated one. Kathrin’s approach is relaxed and…
Easy, Fresh and Colorful Meals
A friendly food journal by Jessica and Kathrin, gathering simple soups, bright vegetables, and quick weeknight fixes for cooks who want to put a good meal on the table without fuss.
From the kitchen
A few of the meals we've been making lately.
Watch & cook
Short clips from the kitchen.
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Surf and Turf in a Soup
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Clarifying Clarified Butter
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Blueberry Dumplings
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Carrot soup is an old-fashioned bowl that deserves better than dull, watery carrots. Roasting brings out their sweetness, ginger adds a warm, peppery lift, and…
These baked honey soy chicken thighs bring together crisp-edged chicken, a glossy savoury-sweet sauce, and very little hands-on work. The marinade uses pantry…
Fresh mango turns a few simple ingredients into a salsa that tastes sunny, sharp and vividly fresh. It works beautifully spooned over grilled prawns, tucked…
Cheesy black bean quesadillas with avocado crema turn pantry staples into a quick dinner that feels bright, generous and restaurant-worthy. Crisp-edged…
There are evenings when dinner should feel generous without demanding a neat pastry-tin performance. This mushroom and leek galette brings together flaky,…
A memorable salad dressing is less about a secret ingredient than balance. Oil carries aroma, vinegar supplies acidity, and a little salt or mustard rounds the…
Zucchini noodles with avocado pesto and cherry tomatoes create a fresh, generous plate that comes together in less than half an hour. Long ribbons of lightly…
Flatbreads earn a permanent place in an Australian kitchen because they are fast, adaptable and generous. A plain dough can become a lunch wrap, a dinner plate…
The phrase “blackjack bet behind cos'è” refers to a simple question: what does bet behind mean in a blackjack game? The option allows a person to wager on…
Meet the cooks
Two friends, two kitchens, one shared notebook.
Jessica
"I write down what worked, what flopped, and what to try next week."
Kathrin
"Recipes should leave room for the fridge and the season."
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