Hi, my name is Anita. I love bread baking, especially sourdough breads, cheese making and cooking from scratch.
My favorite cuisines are French and Asian.
Most recipes here are in English; some are in Dutch. If one is to your liking, let me know: I will be glad to translate.
Infamous Szechuan pork in Chili Broth but an outstanding Shui Zhu dish you should never miss. Like most of the Szechuan dishes, it is simple as long as the ingredients are well prepared.
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 20 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes.
Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁) in Chinese is a stir-fried dish with chicken cubes, dried chili pepper, and crispy peanuts. The tender taste of the chicken matches great with the crispy peanuts with a combined sweet, sour, and spicy taste. This dish is a popular Sichuan food and has become one of the signature dishes in Chinese cuisine along with the popular map tofu, dan dan noodles, etc.
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 10 minutes. Total Time: 20 minutes.
Ken jij goulash ook als het Hongaarse stoofgerecht dat je eet met rijst? Toch is dit niet de enige manier waarop goulash gegeten wordt. Grofweg kun je namelijk stellen dat dit de verder ingedikte variant van goulashsoep is.
Helemaal prima als je het ons vraagt. Zo kan je in het najaar dubbelop genieten van deze smaakvolle goedgevulde maaltijden en kan je toch zeggen dat je gevarieerd eet.
Bereidingstijd: 2 u 30 min.
Het is een heerlijke combinatie: zachte zoute geitenkaas en zoete peer. Door deze twee smaakmakers heb je bijna niet in de gaten dat er ook nog witlof op de plaattaart zit. Toch maken deze ingrediënten samen op een bodem van bladerdeeg een hele lekkere lunch.
Bereidingstijd: 40 min.
Szechuan Shrimp was a classic Chinese restaurant dish that has since increased in popularity. This spicy, tangy Szechuan shrimp dish packs a ton of strong flavors on top of tender baby shrimp.
PREP: 20 minutes minutes
COOK: 10 minutes minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes minutes
This Crispy Ginger Scallion Salmon recipe uses a delicious combination of ginger, scallion, cilantro, and soy sauce gives that traditional flavor of a steamed fish, but easy-to-prepare and rich, crispy salmon takes the traditional recipe to a new level.
PREP: 10 minutes minutes
COOK: 15 minutes minutes
TOTAL: 25 minutes minutes
Traditional ingredients of thick chunks of tender beef, onions, garlic, and paprika are the highlights of this authentic-tasting Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash recipe. This comfort food is absolutely delicious and one the entire family is sure to love.
Prep Time: 20 minutes. 6 hours. Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes.
Slow Cooker Potato Bacon Soup is the kind of soup I dream about. Very thick and creamy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 5 hours.Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes.
If you loved Marie Callender's Potato Cheese soup, you can now make this slow cooker version at home.
Prep Time: 25 minutes. Cook Time: 7 hours. Total Time: 7 hours 25 minutes.
Classic creamy split pea soup with chunks of hearty vegetables and ham. If you are a split pea lover you must try this recipe.
Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 9 hours. Total Time: 9 hours 20 minutes.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is made with dry beans and flavored with a ham hock. Flavorful and makes a wonderful hearty dinner.
Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 7 hours.Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes.
Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup is one of the most amazing and flavorful soups. Loaded with Yukon gold potatoes, leeks, herbs, and heavy cream, this creamy soup cooks slowly while you carry on with your day.
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 8 hours. Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes.
Transform bag of cheap potatoes into a decadent and comforting soup. Make this soup loaded by topping with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives.
Prep Time: 20 minutes. Cook Time: 8 hours. Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes.
This classic beef and mushroom stroganoff is made creamy with a tub of crème fraîche and given that classic colour with paprika. Enjoy it served with mash or fries.
Total time: 35 mins
ecipe video above. This is a thrifty yet excellent dinner for all those times you need to scratch your Spicy Asian Food itch, fast! Seared beef mince gets tossed through a fiery Firecracker Sauce, tastes a bit like a spicy beef version of the much-loved Vietnamese Caramelised Pork Mince.
Sweetness & spice level – Fairly spicy! See notes to reduce. Firecracker sauce is supposed to be a bit sweet to offset spice, also see notes.
Prep: 3 mins Cook: 10 mins
These Oyster Sauce Baked Chicken Wings come together with just 7 ingredients. While the seasonings are few, they are mighty in flavor thanks to the power of oyster sauce!
PREP: 1 hour 5 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour 35 minutes
Shrimp with black bean sauce is a delicious dish to enjoy over steamed rice, with plenty of sauce and a rich umami flavor from the fermented black beans.
This version of Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce also includes swirled egg and ground pork—similar to a shrimp with lobster sauce, but instead of a clear sauce, it’s a rich, dark sauce with fermented black beans!
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Sweet and sour shrimp is an impressive yet easy dish. Eating shrimp can be a luxury, especially when going out. But by making this sweet and sour shrimp recipe at home, you can splurge on yourself a little while keeping to a budget!
Crispy fried shrimp goes really well with a well-crafted sweet and sour sauce, and we think that this recipe hits the mark. Bell peppers and onions add a nice fragrance to the sauce, and frying the ketchup brings out a nice caramelized flavor.
Plus, we call for 16 large shrimp in this recipe—much more than you would get for a typical order at a restaurant!
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
TOTAL: 45 minutes
In China, people often distinguish themselves as Southerners (南方人) or Northerners (北方人). It’s a question you’ll get often in taxis or first meetings.
The biggest distinguishing features for us, anyway, are the regional cuisines. Southern cuisine is roughly more delicate, refined and sometimes sweeter in taste, while northern cuisine is a bit heavier and stronger in flavor. In the south, rice is the staple, while in the north, it’s all about the bread (mantou, pancakes, etc.) and noodles.
Shanghai Sweet and Sour Ribs (tang cu pai gu, 糖醋排骨) is a signature southern dish. The delicate balance of the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar makes this dish a very popular appetizer, which is often served cold.
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour
Garlic scape stir fry with pork is a Chinese homestyle dish that helps you incorporate garlic scapes into your weekday dinner. The crisp garlic scapes are cooked with tender pork in a brown sauce that’s just enough to coat the ingredients. It’s fragrant, rich, and comforting, making it a hearty main dish over steamed rice.
Prep Time: 20 MINUTESCook Time: 5 MINUTESTotal Time: 25 MINUTES.
These tasty noodles might be simple but I make them a LOT! Perfect for all those times you’re scrambling for a quick side dish for Asian foods and want something more interesting than plain rice. Flavoured enough to devour as-is, neutral enough to serve alongside main dishes. Supremely easy, supremely tasty – Supreme Soy Noodles!
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 5 mins
This is just a great, simple baked chicken drumsticks recipe you can get in the oven quickly. A 3-ingredient seasoning adds terrific flavour and colour. Meanwhile, the secret to a lovely crispy skin is a touch of baking powder. Don’t believe me? Read the reviews in my Truly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings which uses the same trick!
Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 45 mins.
Fennel has a mild, sweet licorice flavor. Strip away the coarse outer portion of the fennel bulb before using in recipes.
To make this plant based, leave out Parmesan cheese.
Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep blood from forming clots and protect against irregular heartbeats that may cause a heart attack.
Fennel resembles a rounded, swollen cluster of celery stalks but has a mild, sweet licorice flavor. Strip away any coarse outer portion of the fennel bulb and remove its core before using it in recipes.
This tenderloin is topped with an apple and balsamic vinegar sauce that complements the slightly sweet taste of the pork. Serve with steamed red potatoes, fresh asparagus, whole-wheat dinner rolls, and cubed cantaloupe and watermelon.
Herbes de Provence is a combination of dried herbs, including thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, fennel, sage and lavender. This blend works well with meats, poultry and vegetables.