Make your candied orange peel for the Christmas cake or cakes in general. – Best of all, you avoid unnecessary preservatives!
As I have written before, I am preparing to bake a German Christmas cake (Christstolle) – you need, among other things, candied orange peel. Continue reading “Candied orange peel”
Preparing to bake the German Christmas cake (Christstollen). Then it would be best if you mix your spices. It is certainly possible to buy ready-made seasoning, but it is just as quick to mix your own. Continue reading “Spices for Christstollen”
Delicious pickled lemons – I love it! This recipe is very straightforward and does not require a lot of work. Continue reading “Pickled lemons”
I think it’s lovely to make your own tomato paste! It takes some time, but it’s worth it. Continue reading “Tomatoe paste”
This is super tasty pepper pickled in lots of garlic, parsley, and olive oil – so light and incredibly useful with long shelf life. A perfect gift! Continue reading “Pickled Peppers”
The orange zest plays an essential roll in the Persian kitchen; we use it in pickles, marmalade, risotto, stews, different kind of seasoning mix, etc. etc. Continue reading “Orange zest – a MUST in the Persian kitchen!”
Do you want to experience the aroma from citrus fruit? Then this is for you! Continue reading “How to get rid of the wax on citrus fruits”
Beetroot is one of my favorites in all forms. We use to boil them until soft, then we grate them coarsely and mix it with plain yogurt. Or eat it as a hot snack after boiling it soft.In Sweden however, the most common way is to pickle them and have it together with stews. Nowadays beetroot is a very common ingredient in salads, etc. Beetroot has been given a renaissance! Continue reading “Pickled beetroot”
This is a classic accompaniment that we simply cannot do without in our household. My mother-in-law Bojan Holvander used to serve pressed cucumbers together with Swedish meatballs or steak that was served on Sundays. Continue reading “Pressed Cucumber”
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t was a while since I blogged. Have been on holiday in Santa Cruz (California) and got lots of inspiration. But first, I want to share a recipe for Riccota Cheese that my niece taught me. Continue reading “Riccota Cheese”
