Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I think 2018 is shaping up to be a pretty good summer! Of course while Berlin is hardly a Mediterranean climate I am fortunate to live in a city that experiences proper seasons such as cold winters, blooming springs, crisp and cosy autumns and a scorching summer. Yet this year summer has felt like it did when I very first moved to Berlin. I cannot remember the last time…
Just like with Christmas, I think one of the best things about Easter lunch is all those leftovers! And while there may only be one more day of holiday until back to work, Easter leftovers are some of the most delicious out there! This Harissa Lamb with Couscous and Tzatziki is the perfect recipe to make on Easter Monday when you want to spend more time relaxing but it is also perfect for that after work meal. What better treat at the end of the first day back at work than coming home to this hot and spicy lamb with a fresh couscous salad that is also ready in just under 20 minutes!…
Who doesn’t love a burger!? For me, it is the absolute comfort food and a real treat. When I first moved to Berlin many, many years ago, the only place that you could actually get a decent burger was at The Bird. I am pleased to say that this place is still going strong! Over the past couple of years Berlin’s burger scene has boomed and there is certainly no shortage of getting your hands on a decent burger. My top places to go to are Tommi’s, Hirsch and Eber, Muse and Salt n Bone. They all serve up good quality meats tucked inside fresh buns …
You just can’t beat the sweet and spicy taste you get from a tagine. It is also a great way to use up any leftover meats. A Turkey Tagine is the perfect dish to use up any leftover turkey and you can easily add any chicken from a Sunday Roast. Middle Eastern food is one of my favourite cuisines. I love the use of fresh spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander and delicious vegetables such as aubergines and juicy tomatoes, seasoned with paprika and preserved lemons, the use of nuts such as almonds and pistachios …
That’s it – summer is officially over. We have had a great summer in Berlin with plenty of sunshine and warm evenings to enjoy an aperol spritz on the balcony or sitting in a beer garden. But we shouldn’t be all doom and gloom about the end of summer. Autumn is one of my favourite seasons and you can already see the fresh autumnal produce creeping into the supermarkets. Pumpkins, apples and root veg – I am already planning on making my next batch of chutney! …