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Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Cucumber Salad
Pan-seared salmon fillets with cucumber salad is a simple dinner that doesn't require many ingredients. The key is to control the temperature in the pan and allow the salmon to form a crust before attempting to flip it.
06.09.2026
Vesper Martini - James Bond's Cocktail from Casino Royale
The Vesper Martini is a dry and strong cocktail made with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc. It was introduced in Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale from 1953, where James Bond himself describes the recipe and later names the drink after Vesper Lynd.
04.09.2026
Asian Ground Chicken in Lettuce Wraps with Carrot
Some Fridays, you want something delicious without the dinner being heavy or taking all evening to prepare. These salad wraps combine warm, flavorful ground chicken with crisp lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and spring onion.
30.08.2026
Ranch Water - Tequila, Lime, and Soda -
Ranch Water is a simple tequila cocktail from Texas made with blanco tequila, fresh lime, and sparkling mineral water. It is dry, refreshing, and built around just three ingredients.
28.08.2026
The Easiest Chicken Soup When You're Not Feeling Your Best
This chicken soup started with a message from a viewer who was feeling a bit under the weather and wanted something warm and simple. The result is an uncomplicated chicken soup for two, with common vegetables, chicken breast, and a broth enhanced by both bouillon and stock.
23.08.2026
Gin Rickey Classic Gin Cocktail Without Sugar Syrup
Gin Rickey is one of the simplest classic cocktails you can make. Gin, fresh lime juice, and soda water are all you need. The result is a dry, tangy, and incredibly refreshing cocktail without sugar syrup, with roots back to Washington D.C. in the late 1800s.
21.08.2026
Crispy Tortilla Wraps with Ground Chicken and Panko
I saw the idea on Instagram and had to try it myself. Tortilla wraps, seasoned ground chicken, and panko turn into crispy triangles with juicy meat and a simple, spicy crème fraîche dip.
16.08.2026
Hotel Nacional Special | Cuban Cocktail with Rum and Pineapple
Hotel Nacional Special is a Cuban cocktail made with light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and apricot liqueur. It is associated with Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana and shares many characteristics with a classic Daiquiri.
14.08.2026
Hamburger with Homemade Herb Butter and Hot Sauce
This hamburger is easy to make but packed with flavor from homemade herb butter and hot sauce. The burger is made from regular ground beef and served with lettuce, tomato, and raw onion. The herb butter melts over the meat, while the hot sauce is served on the side as a dip or directly on the burger.
09.08.2026
Singapore Sling | The Tropical Classic from Raffles Hotel
The Singapore Sling is a fruity and tropical cocktail made with gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, Cointreau, pineapple, and lime. It is associated with the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel in Singapore and is said to have been created in the early 1900s. However, the exact original recipe remains uncertain.
07.08.2026
Riga in 3 Nights | Food, Markets, and the Old Town
How much can you experience in Riga in just three nights? Hege and I traveled to Latvia's capital to explore the Old Town, the food, the markets, and some of the places we had heard about beforehand. This is our experience of a short trip to Riga.
05.08.2026
Make Your Own Hot Sauce with Ingredients from the Grocery Store
It's easier than many think to make your own hot sauce. With just a few ingredients from the grocery store, you can create a fresh, tangy, and moderately spicy chili sauce that works well with everything from tacos and pizza to eggs, burgers, and grilled food.
26.07.2026