The Umbrella Academy (2019 -) is a television series based on the comic book series of the same name written by Gerard Way. It revolves around a dysfunctional family of…
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Wild Mushrooms and Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Scrambled eggs with mushrooms is one of my favourite things to eat in the morning (I like big breakfasts). There is just something so enjoyable about soft, custardy, gently scrambled…
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Stroopvet / Stroopjesvet / Stropiesvet (Dutch Lard or Bacon Drippings and Sugar Syrup Bread Spread)
On the kitchen counter of my parental home, my father always used to keep a large glass jar with what to my knowledge was mostly leftover fat rendered from smoked…
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Fig and Port Wine Jam with Pistachios (Fig Preserves)
I don’t have much of a sweet-tooth, but I do really enjoy a few scoops of fruit jam or chutney with a cheese platter and I can really appreciate a…
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Mrs Julia’s Kolokithopita me Trahana / Κολοκυθόπιτα με Τραχανά της κα Ιουλίας (Greek Crustless Zucchini and Trahana Pie)
This crustless pita here is what my boyfriend’s mother – the mrs Julia from the title – calls ‘moutzopita’ (Μουτζόπιτα)*, or ‘trachanokseskoufoti’ (Τραχανοξεσκούφωτη), but I suppose you could simply refer…
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PBLT / Pork Belly Lettuce Tomato Sandwich with Piccalilli Mayonnaise
The classic BLT sandwich – named for the initials of its primary ingredients, bacon, lettuce and tomato – has been one of the most popular sandwiches since the early 1900…
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Eggs en Cocotte with Morels and Asparagus / Œufs Cocotte aux Morilles et Asperges (Baked Eggs)
I’ve always thought ‘œufs cocotte’ or ‘eggs en cocotte’ sounded and looked quite elegant. I suppose it is quite a posh way to serve eggs if you compare it to…
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Croque Madame with Black Truffle and Mornay Sauce
I think almost everyone loves a good cheese toast, or ‘grilled cheese’, or ‘toastie’, or however you may call it. Warm crunchy, buttered and toasted bread with melted cheese and…
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Vol-au-Vent with Escargot (Snail) & Mushroom Ragoût
These hollow puff pastry cases or vol-au-vent are a popular appetizer and snack in France, Belgium and The Netherlands (where I am from). You usually find them stuffed with chicken,…
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Savoury French Toast with Smoked Salmon, Chive Sour Cream and Salmon Roe
I think the most interesting version of French toast might be the savory kind, which you don’t see often enough. I’ve topped mine here with toppings you might commonly see…
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Spiced Banana Bread with Dates and Walnuts
Is this the fiftieth (at least) recipe for banana bread you’ve seen since autumn has officially started? Yes. Have you already found your perfect recipe for banana bread? Probably. Is…
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Warm Ham, Sauerkraut and Mustard Sauce Sub Sandwich / Broodje Beenham met Zuurkool en Mosterdsaus
This sub sandwich, generously stuffed with warm ham, sauerkraut and a homemade mustard sauce, is a real Dutch classic you may often find on the menu at old-school sandwich shops,…
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Tuna Salad with Apple
In my tuna salad, flaky canned tuna is mixed with crisp, tart apples, sweet and sour pickles, salty capers, creamy mayonnaise and a bit of spicy mustard. Perfect for some…
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Dutch Pancakes / Pannenkoeken
A Dutch pancake, or pannekoek, is a relatively thin pancake that can be served either sweet, or savory, or both (Yes! Yes! Yes!). Dutch pancakes are thicker than French crêpes,…
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Green Eggs and Ham (Poached Eggs with Prosciutto, Avocado and Pistachio Pesto)
There are quite a few recipes for green eggs and ham on the internet already, but many of them involve some type of chemical food coloring to color the eggs…
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Chicken Liver with Mushrooms on Toast
How does a hearty fry-up of well-browned (yet succulent and creamy) chicken livers with mushrooms and a creamy, onion-y sweet sauce scooped onto thick slices of buttered toast sound like…
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Blue Cheese, Figs and Prosciutto Crudo Open Sandwich
Dried figs can be bought in most shops in Greece and can be enjoyed throughout the year, but there is nothing like a ripe, sticky and sweet fresh fig. You’d…
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Steak Tartare with Anchovy Aioli, Confit Egg Yolk and Crispy Fried Capers (on Brioche)
My version of steak tartare puts a little twist on the French classic and its most popular toppings: naturally, I’ve kept the hand-chopped beef fillet, but I serve it with…
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Curry Chicken and Egg Salad (for Sandwiches)
This flavorful salad is creamy yet refreshing, since its made with succulent chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, crème fraiche, fragrant aromatics such as ginger, curry powder, and turmeric, crunchy vegetables and…
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Salt Cod Omelet / Tortilla de Bacalao
Every bite of this omelet is full of flavor and texture: the eggs are nicely browned on the outside and slightly creamy and gooey on the inside, the cod adds…
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French Toast with Bacon, Banana and Honey
Caramel-y fried Banana? Good. Crispy and salty bacon? GOOD. Both on top of a cinnamon-y, hot piece of French toast? Epic. Really.
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Chicken Liver Pâté with Cranberry Jam
There’s something very comforting about homemade pâté with some buttered toast, or crackers and it makes for an ideal make-ahead appetizer, snack, or gift for Christmas and New Year entertaining!
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Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich
... does a sandwich really need a ‘recipe’? Well, probably not. But this is a good one! The charred sweet red peppers, garlicky olive oil and melty soft brie on…
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Egg Salad and Smoked Salmon Sandwich
I know you may have plenty of leftover Easter eggs lying around (did you try to make my onion dyed red eggs?); or perhaps you’re like me and there are…
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