Weeknight Dinners

Honey and Thyme Baked Feta with Tomatoes

August 8, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

When I was in Paxos I came across fried feta for the first time. I am usually quite boring when it comes to feta, simply adding it to salads or as a topping to some vegetables like in a Greek Briam. The only time I have really made proper use of feta cheese in a dish is in a Spanakopita, where in my opinion, it is more of a star ingredient than the spinach itself! I really liked the fried feta but it was the Saganaki cheese that I kept going back for ever since I had a delicious dish of Baked Saganaki with Honey. Saganaki is like a mix between feta and halloumi and I am a huge fan. …

Beef Koftas with Tabbouleh

August 2, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I am a huge fan of Tabbouleh! There is no shortage of good quality Middle Eastern food here in Berlin and a well made tabbouleh has long been a favourite of mine. And while Berlin might be famous for it’s Döner Kebabs and slightly bland, cheap take out’s that serve cheap and greasy falafel, it is actually very easy to also find the good quality places! Babel, a laid-back Lebanese restaurant that serves the most delicious hummus and falafel plates or halloumi wraps is my favourite, especially on a warm summer evening….

Halloumi and Aubergine Salad (with radish and celery)

June 3, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

The humble aubergine may have received a little negative press recently in relation to arthritus. And I say little because it really is little. Self-taught nutrionists make up a very small % of the actual nutritional advice out there and are the ones without any real case-controlled studies to back their points. Research is also very limited and overall most of us seem to get on ok with the aubergine! Including aubergines in your diet is incredibly healthy and a great way for those working on weight loss or controlling type 2 diabetes….

Mini Goats Cheese, Tomato and Basil Quiches

May 30, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It seems like this sunny weather is sticking around although I have felt slightly British the last few days by complaining about the heat already..! Every year it always takes me by surprise the lack of air coniditioning in Berlin. I get that Berlin is hardly the Mediterranean climate but the summers are hot! So instead, it means plenty of afterwork beer garden visits to the Prater or sitting on the balcony with a cold glass of wine….

Korean Chicken Wings

May 26, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Firstly, this is not Korean Fried Chicken not because I don’t like the delicious, crunchy and lightly crispy bits of tender chicken that are gently spiced but because in my opinion the marinade on these Korean Chicken Wings is mouth wateringly good enough. Besides, fried chicken is different and anyone who turns their nose up at it just hasn’t experienced it properly. My fondest memory is when I was in New York at Hanjan. Their spicy and tangy bits of crisp chicken were so good but it was here that I also had marinaded chicken and this was incredibly soft…

Hotdogs with Balsamic Tomatoes and Jalapeño Mayo

May 19, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It seems that spring is finally in full swing over here in Berlin and there is the start of that summer feeling. I love this time of the year where the restaurants and bars open up their terraces and the streets are filled with people eating and drinking, I get to eat dinner on my balcony and spend the evenings sipping on an aperol spritz. I love it and the sunshine these last few days has definitely put in the BBQ spirit! Ah, hotdogs! An American classic…

Creamy White Asparagus and Pork Pasta

April 25, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I have made no secret of my love for asparagus, especially the white kind that is hugely popular in Germany. The other week I picked up my first lot of asparagus of the season and made a simple but delicious White Asparagus with Cured Ham and a Chive Sauce. The smokey ham goes so well with the delicate white asparagus and the chive sauce has plenty of fresh lemon juice to add that almost sour kick to the dish. I like to plain boil my white asparagus with a pinch of salt…

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Hasselback Chicken

April 4, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Any dish that can be thrown into the oven and left to cook is a winner for me. I do love one pan recipes and it is why pasta works so well. A Blue Cheese, Broccoli and Walnut Tagliatelle or a Chilli, Prawn and Rocket Linguine can be put together in minutes. If I am wanting to cut down on the number of pasta dishes that week but still want that easy and quick recipe then Courgetti with Meatballs is a great midweek meal and perfect to pack in some extra veg to your diet….

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