I stumbled upon this one Sunday when I wanted to recreate something my grandmother used to make, but of course, with what I found in the fridge. I started grilling, already thinking about trying a...
I still remember the first time I made chicken in a bag. I considered leaving the head on, instead of throwing it away like usual, but I thought it would ruin my family's appetite at the table....
About two years ago, I made these beer-battered meatballs for the first time on a Sunday when I wanted something to snack on during a game, something different from the classic meatballs that...
The first time I tried making chicken meatballs with sesame in the oven, I was in a hurry and realized I forgot to coat them in sesame. I figured this out just as I was putting them in the oven, so I...
The first time I tried making this dish was one evening when I found half a cabbage forgotten in the fridge and two huge leeks that had been sitting on the shelf for too long. I got lucky with the...
I don't know what got into me, but yesterday I came home with about half a kilo of fresh veal because it was on sale and looked good; I didn't think twice about it. Honestly, I had no idea what I was...
The first time I tried making turkey thighs with potatoes and zucchini, it was winter. I was in the mood for something baked but didn’t want to complicate things with too many pots. I made a...
I don’t know how it happens, but every time I start cooking this stew with smoked meat, I find myself flooded with memories from my childhood. Once a month — at least! — that big pot would be...
The first time I tried making turkey schnitzel, I ended up making a complete mess in the kitchen, I’m not joking. I used too much oil, burned a couple of pieces, and in the end, I realized they...
I'll never forget the first time I tried to make this chicken and mushroom stew. It was almost midnight, and I had a few forgotten mushrooms in the fridge, some chicken breast, and about five bored...
I don't know how it happens, but every time I go to tidy up the pasta cupboard, I end up pulling out some colorful things that I don't have the heart to leave forgotten. Last time, I found some red...
I will never forget the first time I tried making baked potatoes with bacon. The whole house smelled of sautéed onions and paprika; I put the tray too low and ended up with somewhat smoky potatoes...