After discovering the elegantly named and plated, ‘dick pizza,’ in Moncalvo a few years ago, we’ve been chasing it down menus ever since. That said, it’s not a lot of places, save for Al Profeta, tucked away on a side street in Venice. In a half romantic gesture, half clean out the fridge pre-move, I…
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Quick NYT Top 50 Hoisin Noodles with Shredded Chicken and Veggies
I discovered this New York Time’s 2025 Top 50 recipe just weeks before Lunar New Year and my household has been lucky enough to enjoy it several times since: an instant classic. The Husband declared it better than Chinese takeaway (he forgets we don’t have that in Switzerland, I suppose). The recipe is a simple…
Chuy’s Copycat Jalapeno Dip Recipe: A Spicy Delight
After a real need for some Chuy’s jalapeno dip/dressing, I took to the corners of the internet to cobble together a version of the recipe to feed my craving. The result was very favorable and I’m only remiss that I can’t buy jalapenos in Switzerland, making this dip a true luxury! Oh, la, la! Chuy’s…
Delicious Mince Pie Cheesecake Recipe for Christmas
Still planning your Christmas menu, look no further for dessert, because this is the ultimate festive mashup of deliciousness- Mince Pie Cheesecake! The Husband found this recipe and as a lover of both desserts, I was rather intrigued and had to give it a try so smuggling a few mince pies home from London, we…
Ina’s Herb & Apple Bread Pudding
As delicious as Ina’s Tuscan turkey was, the star of Thanksgiving was her Herb & Apple Bread Pudding. I halved the recipe, but it still made enough to serve about six people, if not more! As we live down the road from Gruyere, it seemed fitting to incorporate it into our Swiss Thanksgiving. This dish…
Ina’s Tuscan Turkey Escalope
While I love any chance to try an Ina recipe, I can’t say I was excited to try Tuscan Turkey. It just looked like turkey and well, I don’t love a roasted turkey. But, for some reason I decided I was going traditional Thanksgiving menu this year. Finding a full turkey in Switzerland is out…
Easy Barbacoa Quesadillas for Expats in Switzerland
Trying to incorporate Mexican flavors into a Swiss-based diet is virtually impossible (you can’t even find jalapenos here! The Gentleman/Husband and I joke something is Swiss spicy just because it’s red), but after our honeymoon, I was determined to continue to try. Barbacoa was on tap after realizing we’d brought back a pack of seasoning…
Honey Roasted Carrots Over Garlicky Yogurt
In a clean out the fridge meal of last week, I made these gorgeous (and exceptionally simple) roasted multi-colored carrots. A pot of Greek yogurt kicking around inspired a base of garlicky, saucy goodness to offset the sweet honey drizzle. And of course, you can’t forget the crunch! Never forget a crunch! It reminds you…
Easy Tuscan Olive Oil Shortbread with Rosemary
Inspired by many a London menu featuring some version of posh fiore de latte softserve, drizzled in an artisanal olive oil, I decided to try the trend at home this weekend. While I love this savory sweet combo, I decided it could do with a little crunch, so I took a page from Halicopter Away’s…
Ina’s Lemon Pasta with Zucchini & Basil
Thanks to a bumper crop of basil (finally!) this year, I froze the end of it in ice cube molds filled with olive oil. It was my first time trying this trick, and for Ina’s Lemon & Zucchini Pasta, my first time cooking with the little flavor bombs. First up, what an excellent life hack!…
Taste of Local Flavors: Dining at Osteria Ai Do Pozzi
While we were enjoying exploring our new neighborhood of Castello, on a leisurely stroll one evening, a waitress popped out of a restaurant and handed us a card for the establishment. Not thinking much of it, it certainly did help us remember the osteria buried among the meandering dark alleyways on the backside of Castello….
Easy Steps to Delicious Homemade Pizza Dough
After a recent solo long haul flight, I told the Gentleman that I was after something cozy and carby. Lucky for me, us really, he landed on this insanely perfect light and chewy pizza dough. You can make it in one day, but it vastly improves if you have time to let it rest for…