Glazed carrots with cumin are easy to prepare with only a few ingredients. It is the perfect side dish for every budget. This culinary glazing technique can be applied to a variety of vegetables and can be defined in three ways, ‘glacer à blanc’, ‘glacer à blond’ and ‘glacer à brun’. These culinary terms translate…
Are you trying to plan the best birthday party possible for your child’s upcoming birthday? If you need some simple finger food ideas to keep the kids fed, you’ve come to the right place! Besides that birthday cake, children will love munching on tasty food. For instance, you can find a variety of under $50…
What’s the ultimate solution for a quick meal if you don’t have time to cook or you’ve run out of ideas as to what to cook? Baked potatoes in foil are a great solution to get a warm meal on the table. Even better, you can upgrade them from a side dish to a delicious…
We already made some risotto, but when white asparagus are in season we can recommend this combination as a main dish or as a side dish. Vegetarian or vegan foodies can swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock. Make sure to make your stock very flavourful for optimal results. You can jazz up this risotto…
Classic noodles are usually thin, round, long strands of dough, that are boiled in water or stock, and then tossed with sauces, meats and vegetables, or added to soups. However, Asian noodles are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, flavours and textures, and each are cooked with its own specific condiments. Different countries in…
Brussels is not only the capital of Europe but also a wonderful city with fantastic restaurants. As a Belgian, I’m proud to present you only a few of the culinary spots out of many. From waffles to sinful chocolates and everything in between, Brussels has it all! Check out these recommendations for the top 10…
Valentine’s day is a celebration of romance and as food lovers we agree with the saying that ‘the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’. We have already started to think about how we can make this special day unforgettable with cuisine. If, like us, you prefer to sidestep the crowds and avoid…
Court bouillon is a culinary term and directly translates into “short broth” because the preparation time is quick, not like a rich stock that is simmering for hours. This subtle aromatic, flavourful liquid is made with a mix of aromatics, spices, herbs, and an acidic touch. Acid helps to draw flavours from the vegetables. Once…
Foie gras is considered a delicacy and due to its elevated price is also a luxury product. Although pan-seared foie gras or foie gras poêlé is delicious on its own, we like to elevate this dish and today we are using artichokes to serve this impressive appetiser. The richness of this dish comes from the…
A Duxelles is a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms or mushroom stems with onions or shallots, and herbs such as chives or parsley, sautéed in butter. Although this is a classic recipe, usually made with button mushrooms or champignon de Paris, you can adapt it and use a variety of mushrooms and herbs to your…