There's something about strawberries and white chocolate that makes anything with those two ingredients irresistible to me. Maybe it's a childhood memory. Maybe it's because the lightness of the strawberries just perfectly counteracts to the heavy sweetness of white chocolate. Whatever it is, it just has me wrapped around its finger. A swiss roll, or "Biskuitroulade" we Austrians call it, is usually not the cake I make on the regular. But this strawberry white chocolate version might actually ...
spring
Wild Garlic & Asparagus Risotto
From this first batch, collected right at the beginning of the season, I made an utterly flavorful pesto (you can find the recipe below under the risotto recipe or simply click here to head right to it). It's really simple, no fancy or overly expensive (yes, I'm looking at you pine nuts!) ingredients involved. And it's also incredible versatile, as you can see here or you could use it here instead of the regular basil pesto. For me, that's one of the most important parts in making my own sauces ...
Swirled Wild Garlic Pesto Bread (vegan)
To be honest, baking bread is something I do not do so often. But when I do it makes me truely happy. Working the dough, proofing, kneading, shapeing. All these physical tasks are just so rewarding, don't you agree? If you've never baked your own bread, I promise you, there's nothing to fear. While some recipes and doughs are a bit trickier and do need time and caring, this swirled wild garlic pesto bread is fool-proof and it needs nothing more than a bit of kneading with your regular kitchen ...
Strawberry & Asparagus Spring Salad
Spring is in full bloom! Which means strawberry and asparagus season is full on. Two of my favorite spring products. And what's better than combining seasonal produce to make a delicious lunch or dinner that reflects the season and makes you happy from the inside out? Yes, you're right! I'm actually putting strawberries into my salad. They don't only add extra freshness and sweetness to this leafy spring salad, they're also the perfect counterpart for the lightly charred, salted asparagus and ...
Weeknight Dinner: Ricotta & Pea Spring Pasta
Do you ever find yourself struggling to get everything fit into your day? Work, school, friends, sports, social media... the privilege of having all the opportunities we have comes with the price of having less to almost no time. While I, for my part, have been working on slowing down and concentrating on the important things in life, I still do know those days, when time just keeps slipping through your fingers and all you can spare for cooking is a mere 15 minutes. This fresh, spring Pasta ...
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Cake & spring vibes
Yes, it's officially SPRING! And, yes, spring is my favorite season. To me, spring means smells and flavors everywhere... There's flowers blooming where ever you look, fresh produce pops up all over and I'm overflowing with fresh ideas! Also, season opening is right around the corner and I can't wait to welcome all of our guests with some lovely, fresh dishes coming from my kitchen. But before we'll dive right in, Easter is at our doorstep. Traditionally this means baking, sweets and ...
