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  • A mix of roasted vegetables and fried Halloumi cheese that complements each other perfectly. For three you’ll need 300-400 grams of Halloumi cheese, 2 zucchinis, 2 bell peppers, 2 red onions, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Heat the…

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  • Chicken Vindalooish | Recipe

    Chicken Vindalooish | Recipe

    A chicken curry, very moderately on the hotter side, but not overly so, with a taste that lingers. For two you’ll need 200 g chicken fillet, 3/4 tsp roughly ground cardamom, 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 3/4 tsp ground cumin, 1 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 cm fresh ginger, 1 fresh chili with seeds, 1/2…

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  • Seared Pork Fillets with Creamy White Wine Dijon Sauce | Recipe

    Seared Pork Fillets with Creamy White Wine Dijon Sauce | Recipe

    Pork fillets seared on high heat and then cooked in a sauce of cream, white wine and Dijon mustard. All served with Arborio rice for one delicious dish. For two you’ll need two pork fillets, approximately 2 cm thick, 1 large or 2 small schallots, 1/2 dl white wine, 1/2 dl chicken stock, 1 dl…

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  • Tortilla de Patatas or Spanish Omelette | Recipe

    Tortilla de Patatas or Spanish Omelette | Recipe

    A traditional dish from Spain, an omelette made sturdier by the inclusion of fried potatoes. Serve it warm or cold, as main course or side dish. For two as main course or four to six as side dish you’ll need 6 eggs, 550 g potatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, olive oil, ground black pepper and…

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  • Sandwich (Smørrebrød) with Matjes Herring and Mixed Herbs | Recipe

    Sandwich (Smørrebrød) with Matjes Herring and Mixed Herbs | Recipe

    A sandwich with a thick fillet of pickled herring on a bed of parsley, dill and leek. The seasoned herring combines with the herbs and bread to make a near perfect smørrebrød. For one sandwich you’ll need one or two slices of sweet rye bread, a fillet of Matjes herring, leek, parsley, dill, capers, 1…

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  • Grilled Marinated Pork Steak | Recipe

    Grilled Marinated Pork Steak | Recipe

    A pan grilled pork steak, marinated in a sauce with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire and soy sauce, garlic and more. A tasty slice of pork to be served with a variety of side dishes. For two you’ll need two boneless pork steaks, and for the marinade, 1 moderately heaped tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil,…

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  • Sandwich (Smørrebrød) with Brie and Bacon | Recipe

    Sandwich (Smørrebrød) with Brie and Bacon | Recipe

    A sandwich with alternating layers of Brie cheese and fried side pork, or bacon. Adding some sliced tomatoes adds freshness to the creamy-salty combination. For one sandwich you’ll need 1 slice of sweet rye bread, three slices of bacon, three slices of Brie cheese, a few slices of tomato, butter and (optionally) some salt and…

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  • Champagne Launois Grand Cru Maxime 2015

    Apparently 2015 was a good year for champagne. This one is moderately full, citrusy in a pleasant way with a slightly tannic aftertaste. Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs, bubbly, and should last a good while longer. The tannins (presumably), that are sometimes also described as a sulphury taste might divide opinion, but it adds a…

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  • Goulash or Beef Stew à la Hungary | Recipe

    A variation on Hungarian goulash. An aromatic and tasty beef stew with lots of spice, paprika and herbs; and in this recipe, also a touch of Spain. A perfect dish for when autumn starts creeping in. For four you’ll need 400 g sliced beef, 200 g spicy sausage (I used chorizo, the Spanish influence in…

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  • Chicken in a Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce | Recipe

    Another delicious variation on the theme of chicken in cream sauce. This one adds chicken broth as well as oregano and thyme. For two you’ll need two chicken fillets, 2 dl cream, 1 dl chicken broth, 1 dl finely grated Parmesan cheese, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, olive…

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