Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
The summer months can include a lot of tempation to go out and eat. Berlin summers can be quite warm and on some days a little too stuffy. It is so easy to want to just pop to a beer garden after work and grab some food on the way home. But this Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Rocket Tart is one of my favourite summer dishes because it is so quick and easy to make. It takes just minutes to prepare and then just sits in the oven for a short time….
The festive season is officially in full swing! I have the sparkly nail polish out and I am frequently visiting the local Christmas Markets. My home smells wonderful from the Christmas tree and the advent wreath and I have the scent of all things cinnamon and spice coming out of the oven. I love this time of the year and Germany especially really knows how to celebrate it!
And what else do I enjoy about this time of the year? Christmas parties! It feels like almost every meet-up, if it is a catch up with a friend,…
These sausage rolls are a far cry from anything you can find in a British supermarket or shop! In my opinion sausage rolls need to be approached with caution. Whether it is sneakily trying one (that ends up being more than just one) when fresh out of the oven or making sure you are strategically placed near to the sausage rolls at a party, these really are the most addictive finger food! But not all sausage rolls are eaten when piping hot out of the oven, or freshly made with crisp and buttery puff pastry …
This time of year is about pure indulgence and Baked Camembert with Cheese and Parma Ham Straws certainly offers that! There is something so comforting about a dish of melted cheese. Maybe it is because it serves as a reminder of a classic comfort food – cheese on toast. Cheese on toast was a childhood favourite lunch, I made it at university for many dinners and today it is my ultimate hangover cure or quick Saturday lunch when the weather is grey and miserable outside. Melted cheese, not exactly the healthiest of snacks for you yet so delicious….
During the week I try and keep my meals simple and light. By the time I get home after work I am not in the mood for cooking a complicated meal and if I am faced with this then I will just skip it and go and eat out! But what do I do when there is a more special occasion? A friend is coming over for a catch up dinner, a celebration or a quick last minute dinner plan … I don’t always want to go out and instead have it at home. …
We are set for another sunny weekend! I jump at any chance for a picnic which is why this weekend I am making a batch of these sausage rolls to take to the park. They are a favourite picnic classic of mine that always go down as a treat on a sunny Sunday afternoon with friends. I usually pop these in the oven in the morning before and my flat smells of fresh herbs and spices. It’s a great last minute recipe. …