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Elderflower syrup

Ingredients Fresh elderflower (Holunderblüte) 1 kg or 1 l water 1 kg sugar 1 lemon, sliced Preparation Collecting Find an elder tree in full bloom. Mid-June is usually the right time. They’re everywhere and they’re easy to spot. Collect 15-25 flowers, only getting a few cuttings per tree. Making the syrup Prepare the flowers , cutting off the stems as much as possible. Boil the water ,…

Chicken fajitas

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, sliced lengthways into thin strips 1 red pepper, sliced into strips 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin Juice of ½ lime Black pepper Extra virgin olive oil Salsa ½ fresh red chilli (or more), finely chopped 8 ripe cherry tomatoes, halved 30 g / 1 bunch coriander, chopped with stalks Juice of 1 lime 1 pinch salt Black pepper To serve…

Banana bread

My friend’s banana recipe. I have tasted it (read: ate the whole thing in a few hours), but I have not made it myself yet. Ingredients 4 ripe bananas 80 g sunflower oil 80 g sugar 250 g flour (e.g. 200 g spelt) 10 g baking powder A pinch of cinnamon Vanilla extract 100 g dark chocolate Preparation Banana bread is a staple, but its success depends on the ripeness of the fruit and the handling…

Quesadillas

This is not a recipe, but rather general directions for a very adaptable dish. It’s a nice everyday dish, and easy to make in a kitchen that’s not your own. Ingredients Tortillas (2 per person) Shredded cheese: 50% mozzarella, 50% cheddar (just cheddar for a grilled cheese) Salt Pepper A generous pinch of ground cumin A pinch of chili A pinch of paprika A pinch of coriander powder A…

Quesadillas

This is not a recipe, but rather general directions for a very adaptable dish. It’s a nice everyday dish, and easy to make in a kitchen that’s not your own. Ingredients Tortillas (2 per person) Shredded cheese: 50% mozzarella, 50% cheddar Salt Pepper A generous pinch of ground cumin A pinch of chili A pinch of paprika A small pinch of garlic powder A combination of any of these…

Aloo gobi

Ingredients 150ml oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp minced ginger 12 cloves garlic, minced 4 green chillies (or an extra 2 tsp chili powder) 3 tsp salt (or to taste) 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric 4 tsp cumin seeds 4 tsp coriander powder 1 large head cauliflower (700g or so), cut into small florets 400g potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 can tomatoes (400g) Fresh coriander for garnish…

Lamb kheema

Ingredients 3–4 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 medium onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, grated 500g minced lamb (or lamb and beef) 1 large tomato, chopped 1½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp masala spice 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter Chopped parsley ½ green chili (save the other half for serving) Pitas, for serving Instructions Heat oil in a pan and brown the onions on low…

Beef stew

Ingredients Olive oil 500g beef chuck stew meat, 1″ cubes 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped Salt Black pepper 3 cloves garlic, chopped 6 Tbsp tomato paste 750 ml low‑sodium beef broth 150 ml red wine 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp fish sauce 1-2 thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 250g baby potatoes, halved 200ml frozen peas Fresh parsley, for serving Instructions Heat…

Gochujang pasta

This is a blend of a few different recipes that use gochujang in pasta sauce. It’s closest to the Mob Kitchen variant . My friend makes a different version that leaves out the sausage and uses silken tofu instead of cream. This recipe is a work in progress, but it’s really hard to mess it up. Ingredients 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion 3 cloves garlic 200g salciccia 100ml vodka (optional)…

Creamy zucchini pasta

This is one of my favourite weekday recipes. It’s simple, it’s quick, it’s vegetarian-ish and it’s just amazing. Everyone loves it. Ingredients 250g pasta of your choice 1 zucchini, diced 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic 1-2 tablespoons chicken (or vegetable) broth powder 300 ml cream 2-3 tablespoons parmesan A few swigs of dry white…