Borscht
The hallmark of Ukrainian cuisine is borscht, a hearty and super healthy comfort soup with a rich red color lent by beetroots. There’s hardly anyone in Ukraine or beyond who...
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Fall
Enjoy the changing season with a wonderful autumn selection of dishes. You never know what you will find unless you take a quick look.
Turnip Stew/Steckrübensuppe
This is one of the most simple dishes in German cuisine, and yet, every “Oma” has her own recipe. This heart stew made from kohlrabi is mainly consumed in winter...
Belgian Endive and Ham/Chicon au Gratin
This Belgian dish is quite simple – a slice of cooked ham, with boiled endives and topped with a cheesey, rich Mornay sauce. A Mornay sauce is essentially a bechamel...
Dansk Hakkebøf med Bløde Løg (Minced Beef with Fried Onions)
This dish dates back to 1888. At that time, meat was chopped by hand on the many Danish cattle farms. Today, Dansk hakkebøf med bløde løg, or minced beef steak...
Tarte Bourdaloue (French Pear Tarte)
How to Make the Dough: Work the butter until it is soft, add the icing sugar and mix well. Add salt, flour, and almond powder. Finish by adding the eggs....
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage and Hazelnut Pesto
These pumpkin ravioli with sage and hazelnut pesto are HERE FOR YOU, especially when you need to use up that last bit of pumpkin purée! So…I love a good pumpkin...
Zero Waste Butternut Squash, Apple & Barley Salad with Salsa Verde Mascarpone
This is just the most perfect autumnal recipe. The flavors are so warming and it tastes absolutely amazing! What’s most exciting is that the recipe uses every part of the...
Star Anise Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash is best in fall, just underneath its tough exterior, this squash is sweet and creamy, and pairs well with warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and star anise. Star Anise...
Black Rice & Vegetables Stuffed Pumpkin with a Miso Garlic Dressing
Happy Pumpkin Day! Black rice gives such a beautiful nutty texture to this dish along with the gorgeous roasted vegetables especially the delicious pumpkin and the miso garlic and tahini...
Poached Pear with Vanilla, Blackcurrant and Coffee Fondant
This pear is served with an amazing coffee fondant that you can prepare the day before, to save time on the day of the meal. To be made in autumn,...
Pumpkin & Pecan Cobbler
Pumpkin and pecan cobbler…especially when it’s pumpkin season! Creamy pumpkin and spices form the warm and gooey centre which is topped with a crisp crumbly pecan layer…so AMAZINGLY delicious especially...
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This vegan pumpkin pie was created by Creed, who graciously allowed us to post it on Chef’s Pencil. Enjoy! I used Wholly Wholesome organic pie crust from sprouts, but they...