Salmon tartare

I love salmon tartare, its one of those dishes I always order when I go out for dinner and the best one can be found at Top of the hub, but the harsh reality is I’m not in Boston nor eating at Top of the hub every day, so I have learnt to make one…

Lavender Lemon Sablés cookies

My boyfriend´s parents have the most amazing garden, with all kinds of different flowers, trees and bushes, among them a lavender bush that produces the most amazing scent during the summer months. Lavender is not a nice smell but also good in food. This past weekend we had a party at our house and i…

spaghetti alle vongole

One recipe that reminds me of vacationing in Italy is without doubt Spaghetti alle vongole, sitting in a small restaurant overlooking the ocean, while sipping a glass of cold local white wine and hearing people swearing and shouting at one another. Now, the brutal truth is, i can’t travel to Italy every time I feel…

simple salmon pasta

This is a simple creamy salmon pasta. its easy and so delicious, and above all its fast. Ingredients serves 3 people 8 oz / 250g dried fettuccine 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small shallot very finely minced ½ cup heavy cream ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan ¼ teaspoon salt Good grind of…

Creamy Chicken Pasta

This is a easy and quick recipe, perfect for a midweek dinner, when inspiration is lacking and one need to make something quick for a rumbling stomach. Ingredients  Pasta for 4 people 0.6 pounds / 300 g cooked and diced chicken 2 handful of spinach, fresh or frozen 1 shallot 0.6 cup/ 1.5 dl cream…

snack hack #2 hummus

I was one of those people that went out and bought hummus in the local delicatessen store, that was until my dear friend Dani gave me a scolding on how I stupid I was. she taught me how to make it myself and now i make a batch once a week, and eat a bit…

My ultimate Chocolate cake with a hint of orange

Who doesn’t enjoy a piece of chocolate cake and a cup of tea during the winter season? or maybe just not during the winter season, but i for one, tend to eat a lot more chocolate cake during the winter than during the summer. This is my recipe for the very best wintery chocolate cake,…

Charlie’s Apple Pie

My apple pie is the best one, now everyone says so. but when it comes to mine its really the truth. no discussions, just enjoy this one. Ingredients For the Crust 2 3/4 cup / 345 g all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled with a knife 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼…

Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we are in full on pumpkin season. I love everything with pumpkin, from lattes, to cakes to soup. This is my pumpkin pie, ow it might not be the most pretty one, due to the moscovado sugar which made it turn a bit browned but it tastes like…

Charlie’s Fish and Chips

  Now, this one you will like. It’s a really fast and delicious recipe for fish and chips, but with minimal washing up and almost no work at all. It’s perfect on days that crave comfort food but no energy to stand in the kitchen for an hour. And the sauce is just amazing. I…

Veggie tortellini soup

A nice home cooked meal in less than 30 minutes, is it possible? – It is. I sometimes wonder how we managed to live without takeout and combine your own salad bars, for those lazy days when you don’t have the energy or the time to stand and cook for an hour. This recipe is…

Spicy Pumpkin Leek Soup

In my apartment , there is a constant battle over soups. I love them my boyfriend – he hates them. or maybe not hate – not anymore. when we started going out he couldn’t stand a soup but with my foodie expertise and me being  culinary mastermind he is actually starting not to mind them…