A generous bowl of tabouli brings freshness to the table with very little effort. Bulgur wheat gives the salad a pleasantly chewy base, while parsley, mint,…
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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A fast beef and broccoli stir-fry can turn a few fresh ingredients into a colourful, satisfying dinner in less time than it takes to order delivery. Thinly…
Stovetop spinach and ricotta stuffed shells bring the comfort of baked pasta to the table without turning on the oven. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with…
Crisp, golden coconut shrimp can feel like restaurant food, yet they are surprisingly simple to make at home. A quick coating of flour, egg, panko and coconut…
Overnight oats are one of the easiest ways to prepare a nourishing breakfast ahead of time. Rolled oats soften in milk or yoghurt while they rest in the…
There's something undeniably cheerful about a tray of golden potato wedges straight from the oven, especially when they're scattered with crumbled feta and…
One-pot coconut quinoa with black beans and corn is the kind of supper that feels generous without demanding a mountain of washing up. Quinoa simmers in…
Fresh spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce bring together crisp vegetables, tender noodles, fragrant herbs and a creamy, tangy sauce. They are light enough…
Pork chops have long had a reputation as the trickiest cut on the plate. Too often, home cooks pull them off the heat too late and find themselves with…
A comforting pasta dinner offers rich flavor without feeling heavy, especially when the sauce is built from browned mushrooms, soft garlic and a little fresh…
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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