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.
Quark is a mild, creamy cheese that tastes good at any meal, at any time. It would be hard to improve on Quark for its nutritional content because it's full of protein and low in fat. It is loaded with minerals, including calcium, which is so essential to strong bodies. Small amounts of carbohydrates in the form of milk sugar promote a good metabolism. The nutritional value of Quark is tremendous.
Clotted cream is onmisbaar tijdens een high tea. Zelfgemaakte scones, een dot clotted cream, wat jam of lemon curd: heerlijk! Clotted cream is een ingedikte roomsoort die in Engeland ontzettend populair is. Deze room wordt ook wel Devonshire cream of Cornish cream genoemd. Maar hoe maak je clotted cream? In dit artikel leg ik je dat uit en geef ik je een origineel clotted cream recept en twee makkelijkere variaties. De clotted cream variaties zijn officieel geen clotted cream, maar komen wel heel dicht in de buurt.
Bereidingstijd: ± 24 u
Zelf dikke, romige hangop maken is heel makkelijk. Het enige dat je nodig hebt is een pak goede kwaliteit boerenyoghurt. Lees hier hoe je de lekkerste hangop maakt.
Bereidingstijd: 4 uur
Zelf yoghurt maken is helemaal niet moeilijk en zelfs erg leuk om te doen. Volg deze simpele stappen en tover in een mum van tijd heerlijke yoghurt op tafel, voor elk moment.
Bereidingstijd: 8 uur, 30 min.
Wat zelf gemaakt is smaakt altijd extra lekker. Je proeft de tijd, moeite en liefde die je in het product hebt gestoken. Je kunt ook heel eenvoudig zelf ricotta maken in je eigen keuken!
Ricotta kun je op vele manieren toepassen in de keuken.
Bereiden ± 5 min. / afkoelen ± 20 min. / uitlekken minimaal 6 uur.
Paneer: we zijn er dol op. Deze Oosterse kaas wordt veel gebruikt in de Indiase, Perzische en Turkse keuken. Je koopt het kant-en-klaar bij Aziatische en Oosterse supermarkten, maar zelf verse paneer maken is natuurlijk veel leuker én lekkerder.
Why in the world you make homemade yogurt in an Instant Pot? Because it tastes extra- fresh, creamy, and smooth. And it earns you major bragging rights (even though it's insanely easy). Here's how to do it:
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 5 MINS. TOTAL TIME: 12 HOURS 45 MINS.
You would have to go back quite a long way to find a nana who made her own cottage cheese. And once you found her, she would probably call it curd cheese or something similar because that's what it is - curdled milk. Cottage cheese apparently got its name because it was made in cottages from any milk left over after making butter. In the 1970s, cottage cheese took off in New Zealand as the ultimate diet food. How many of us have spread it on low-fat crackers and felt the halo of healthy eating hover delicately over our soon-to-be- skinny heads? These days, much of the commercially made cottage cheese can taste a bit watery and, well, not very nice. Once you've made it yourself you will never go back, believe me
Smoky sea salt and pecan wood provide a subtle savory note in chef Nathan Brand’s creamy frozen treat.
To infuse his silky vanilla bean ice cream with heady smoke flavor, chef Nathan Brand of Timber! in Johnson City, Tennessee uses a combination of Bulls Bay Smoked Salt and an offset smoker. The Timber! team uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the eggless custard base, but an ordinary home ice cream maker works well too. Brand serves this ice cream on its own, but it’s also superb atop any summer fruit pie or cobbler.
Prep Time: 8 hours, 45 minutes.
Paneer is a fresh farmhouse-style cheese that is virtually the only cheese consumed in India. It’s made from cow’s milk and has a slightly tangy, subtly salty flavor with a texture similar to tofu. Premade paneer is available in Indian markets, but it’s also a breeze to make at home using only three ingredients: milk, lemon juice, and salt. It works best to use whole milk because it enables the curds and whey to separate easily. The whey that results from making paneer is frequently seen as a by-product to be discarded, but I love using it as a meat tenderizer, adding it to smoothies, or drinking it just like I would a glass of milk. It’s loaded with antioxidants and has an appealing tangy flavor similar to buttermilk. Paneer is best consumed right away but will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes.
Creole cream cheese is Louisiana's answer to ricotta or burrata cheese. It’s made with skim milk, buttermilk, and rennet and has a dry texture, though it’s slightly sweeter and more tart than ricotta or burrata. Traditionally, it’s eaten with cream, sugar, and fruit spooned over the top or used as a substitute for yogurt.
Homemade vla is totaal niet te vergelijken met vla uit een pak, waar vaak geen vanillestokje of eidooier aan te pas komen. Neem volle melk, goede vanille en eidooiers van blije kippen. Alleen met de beste ingrediënten maak je de lekkerste vla!
Kooktijd: 20 minuten.
This creamy, rich ricotta is a revelation when eaten warm, fresh from the pot. While store-bought is great in a pinch, this stuff certainly has it beat. Below, a few important things to know before you start on your ricotta journey.
PREP TIME: 5 MINS. TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS.
Make your own yogurt with this super easy Instant Pot recipe. You'll never have to buy it from the store again!
Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 8 hrs 25 mins. Chill: 3 hrs.
If you’ve never made yogurt at home, you’re in for a treat. It’s a rewarding process that gives you an appreciation for the role that bacteria play in our lives—and it yields delicious, versatile yogurt you can enjoy without any additives or artificial ingredients. Don’t be put off by the long preparation time; for most of that time, the yogurt is unattended while the Instant Pot does its thing. Note that the small amount of yogurt in the ingredients is used for its live bacteria, which will convert the milk into yogurt. Look for a yogurt with as few ingredients as possible, ideally just milk and bacteria. Additives and thickeners may interfere with the results.
ACTIVE TIME: 10 mins. TOTAL TIME: 12 hours 30 minutes (including cooling time)
I f you’ve never attempted homemade mascarpone cheese before you’re in for a real treat! Look no further for a foolproof mascarpone recipe! Learn how to make mascarpone that’s luxuriously thick, rich and creamy. It’s super easy, costs less than store-bought, and the results will wow you!
This foolproof homemade mascarpone recipe is so easy to make and costs less than the store-bought stuff! I used to wince every time I had to pay the exorbitant price associated with a small tub of mascarpone at the store. Those days of wincing over the price of mascarpone are gone! Making it yourself is not only super easy and quick but will save you money!
Prep Time: 5 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins. Draining Time: 4 hrs. Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins.
Quark is a wonderfully creamy, spreadable soft cheese that’s deliciously versatile in both sweet and savory dishes. Now you can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost and it tastes better than store-bought! Learn how to make quark the right way for the BEST flavor and texture!
Prep Time: 20 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins. Resting Time: 1 d. Total Time: 1 d 35 mins.
Make your own yogurt with this super easy Instant Pot recipe. You'll never have to buy it from the store again!
Preparation Time: 10 mins. Cook: 8 hrs 25 mins. Chill: 3 hrs.
Try this banging ricotta spread, such a winning combination and with a drizzle of honey you’ll be transported to somewhere pretty special. Give it a go for your next lazy weekend brunch.
Serve this take on the traditional Indian fresh cheese with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple yet impressive appetizer. The tofu-like texture also works well folded into soups or curries or pan fried and tossed into salads.
ACTIVE TIME: 15 mins. TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS.10 mins.
If you have ever wanted to make cheese this is a great recipe to start with as it requires minimal skill or expertise. You will need a 12-litre pot, a 20-litre pot, a large whisk, a cheese mould, a piece of muslin, a rack and a cooking thermometer. You can halve the recipe but for the effort involved I always like to make a lot as it keeps so well.
Well curd nerds, I cracked the code. After watching a few YouTube videos, and with a bit of improvisation, I have created, what I believe to be, an authentic Halloumi / Helim cheese. This post shows you the steps to take on how to make Halloumi!
Halloumi (or Haloumi) is a traditional Cypriot Cheese but it is also popular in Greece. Traditionally it is made from a mixture of goat and sheeps milk but can also be made with cows milk.
Halloumi has a high melting point and is prepared by frying or grilling it. Halloumi is unusual in that no starter is used in the make.
Preparation Time: Approx 2.5 hrs.
Ever wondered how to make paneer? This paneer recipe is a simple step-by-step guide on how you can make this fresh Indian cheese at home. It is a lot easier than you think!
Paneer is a fresh cheese that is very common in Indian cuisine. I never cooked with it until last year, when I made a fried paneer recipe from Madhur Jaffrey’s Vegetarian India. Part of the battle is finding a store that carries paneer in the first place.
Preparation Time: 2 hrs. 30 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins.
Making ricotta cheese at home is easy to do anytime, but it's especially frugal when you can salvage milk that's getting ready to go off!
Preparation Time 10 mins. Cook Time 1 hr.
Acid-set cheeses require nothing more than a pot, some milk, a thermometer, cheesecloth, and an acid source, such as lemon juice or vinegar. When all's said and done, you'll have what's known as queso fresco in Latin America, paneer in India, wagashi in Ghana, and farmer's cheese in many anglophone countries. This cheese won't age and it won't melt. It's great for grilling or for eating right away. You can use it in curries like this easy butter paneer with spinach, or grill it for sandwiches and tacos. The possibilities are vast and pretty uniformly delicious.
ACTIVE TIME: 15 mins. TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 hrs for loose curds, 3 hrs for pressed cheese.
This ultimate cheese spread is sure to disappear faster than you can make more!
If you haven't tasted Boursin®, you're missing something. Boursin is a spreadable cow's milk cream cheese that comes in five flavors. My fave is flavored with garlic and herbs. It's great as a spread on a crusty baguette or on crackers or stuffed into jalapeño poppers. It is also wonderful as a sauce dolloped on a hot steak, asparagus, or in with mashed potatoes. Boursin was created in 1957 by Francois Boursin, a cheesemaker in Normandy, France. The brand is now owned by multi-national Unilever. You can buy Boursin in many groceries, but it is fairly easy to make your own homemade version for a fraction of the cost.
Preparation Time. 10 mins. Ageing time. 4 hours or more is best.
Unlike other homemade dairy products, this method for sour cream requires no cooking at all and very little effort. To make my homemade sour cream all you need is a nice clean jar, milk, cream, and fresh lemon juice. Oh, and a little bit of time, because you have to leave it covered on the counter top overnight. Make sure to use a breathable cloth (no lids or plastic wrap), as your sour cream will have a more fragrant flavor with exposure to the air. And that’s it!