FINNISH PANCAKE
When it comes to making brunch, one of my simple pleasures is cooking something that looks and tastes great, but is really easy to make. It’s hard not to love pancakes for brunch,...
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FRESH BAKED CRISPY SUNFLOWER ROLLS
The traditional Danish weekend breakfast always consists of fresh baked morning rolls from the bakery. The Danes traditionally eat the rolls with butter, cheese, and/or jam. We call them “rundstykker”, meaning round pieces....
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SPICY SHAKSHUKA
Shakshuka is believed to have a Tunisian origin. It is a wonderful dish that we often eat for breakfast, but it is also great as a dinner meal, and basically consists of eggs...
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Mama’s Sick Soup – Vietnamese Chao
Some people eat chicken soup when they are sick. But growing up, whenever I was sick my mom use to make chao, a Vietnamese rice soup. I remembered the chao recipe awhile back...
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GOAT CHEESE AND BROCCOLI RABE CROSTINI
It might be that I am petite in stature that I like small bite-size dishes, or perhaps they just taste better to me. I fact, I will never let hors d’oeuvres pass me...
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MUSHROOM AND LEEK FRITTATA
I have never been a big lover of scrambled eggs – they are usually too plain for me. So when I cook eggs, I make frittatas, which are easy to make and have...
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SPICY TOFU TACOS
Back in the day, tofu was always a weird food to me. My image of tofu was a product with a bland taste, which could be transformed to have the consistency of meat....
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COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
With colder weather around the corner, hot meals are on my mind. I recently whipped up this hot spicy coconut chicken curry dish when my neighbor stopped by with her son to get...
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QUINOA AND SALMON FRITTERS
During a recent stay at a vacation house with a group of friends, we put our culinary skills together and hosted an over-the-top potluck style feast. I came home with some great leftover...
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH FETA
Over the years I have tried many variations of bacon-wrapped dates, and they are usually delicious. But once I tried the version created by my new friend Nate on a birthday celebration trip...
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MANGO PROSCIUTTO ROLLS
I have served these appetizers to friends a few times before dinner, and I can tell you they were a hit. They pair especially well with a little chilled sparkling or white wine. ...
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PIADINA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
I recently went on a two-week trip to Tuscany in Italy, which was amazing. What a beautiful country. As much as I loved the pasta and pizzas and their simple ingredient cooking, which...
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DANISH RUGBRØD (RYE BREAD)
When I first moved to New York, I realized how much I missed Danish bread. It was kind of frightening to me that store bought bread would not get moldy for more than...
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MOZZARELLA-PICKS WITH PESTO DIP
After a long period of unstable weather and a colder breeze than usual, the summer has finally arrived in Brooklyn! So naturally my mind turns to fun summer parties, white wine sangria, and...
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POLENTA WITH KALE & MUSHROOMS
Among my go-to staple foods these days are kale and mushrooms, and it’s hard to go wrong with those two. We eat these at home in so many different ways because they are...
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RHUBARB SOUP WITH ICE CREAM & FIGS
The first time I heard of ‘rhubarb soup’, I was skeptical that was a real dish. I was introduced to it through my Danish friend Anne, who once confused a toilet brush for...
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FRESH TOMATO TART
Puff pastry is such an amazing invention; it is one of those things that I would probably not ever try to make myself since it is very time consuming. It is basically made...
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SMOKED SALMON & EGG FLATBREAD SANDWICH
Flatbread recipes are pretty straightforward – you can make some pizza dough (or buy some store-bought dough), roll it out and grill it on a grill pan. The best thing is that you...
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QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & BLACK BEANS
I found my true love for rice and beans when I travelled in Costa Rica with my husband a few years back. Whenever we stopped at various roadside restaurants, the sure winner every...
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COCONUT & MARZIPAN MACAROONS
I recently had one of those days where I craved for something sweet and was in the mood to bake. I remembered that I loved eating coconut macaroons (‘kokos toppe’ in Danish) when...
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QUINOA & BULGUR NORI ROLLS
These rolls are a perfect choice for a healthy vegetarian meal. I used bulgur since it’s a great substitute for rice and because I love the texture. I also wanted to give it...
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KOREAN SPICED TOFU
Having Korean friends and neighbors has great benefits. We get to invite ourselves over for amazing dinners, and have access to a tour guide to the world of Korean cooking. Korean cuisine is...
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CAULIFLOWER & SPINACH GRATIN
Two of my girlfriends came over last-minute for dinner the other day, both on vegetarian and gluten free diets. I admit they caught me off guard, so I kind of threw some things...
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KALE & MUSHROOM QUESADILLA
In our household quesadillas are made both day and night. It is my husband’s first choice as an easily prepared comfort food, and is one of the dishes he has truly mastered. The...
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BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BASIL & SPICY AIOLI
Unlike most kids, broccoli was one of my favorite vegetables as a child – there was something about the taste and texture that I really loved. My mum used to sauté these all...
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Jamaican jerk chicken
I was hooked when I had my first taste of Jamaican jerk chicken. There are so many wonderful flavors combined in the marinade, which while easy to make demands a lot of spices....
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THE PERFECT COLESLAW
The typical diner coleslaw that we all know conjures images of blandness, and has given real coleslaw an undeserved bad rap. Eating real homemade coleslaw with barbecue is amazing, and this particular recipe...
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SPICY PORK SAUSAGE & RICE CAKES
I discovered this spicy pork sausage & rice cake dish during my first visit to David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar restaurant in New York City, which had been on my short list for...
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BANH MI THIT NUONG
bánh mì thịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop) Banh mi is my favorite kind of sandwich. It was created in Vietnam during French colonial rule, and has influences from both cultures. The...
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Leek and ginger fried rice
Over the holidays, we hosted a large group of friends and family for a potluck style dinner. My neighbor and good friend Sungmee brought a plate of leek and ginger fried rice, which...
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