Caesar salad is a pretty common dish that I’m pretty sure most people reading this have tried at some point. For a longtime I used store bought dressing when making it, but after making the dressing my self, I don’t think there any going back. Adding anchovies into a salad dressing might seem a bit…
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Yakisoba
Yakisoba is a Japanese noodle stir fry. At its simplest it’s just noodles with cabbage, onion and yakisoba sauce. There’s a lot variety that you can add into it beyond that. For protein pork belly or shrimp are great choices. If you want a vegetarian option you could add a fried egg or use some…
Blue cheese salad
This salad is really simple to make, but packs a lot of flavor. Using salads with a strong flavor is recommended. I used radicchio and sorrel to give flavor, but other bitter salads would also work, like arugula. I prefer using a crumbly blue cheese instead of a creamy blue cheese, mostly because it’s just…
Finnish Doughnut
These doughnuts are a staple Finnish baked good. Especially on May Day fresh doughnuts and sparkling wine are enjoyed. Thee are fantastic on the day of frying, but become a bit stale already on the next day, so I’s recommend making them for a gathering of some kind. This recipe is for 40 small doughnuts….
Crunchy Granola
A crunchy granola is a great option for breakfast or a mid-day snack. I usually eat my granola with frozen berries and yoghurt, so the I don’t add that much dried fruit into the granola. If you want to add more dried fruits dried apricots or mangoes fit this recipe really well. Honey or some…
quick and easy guacamole
This is a simple guacamole recipe that doesn’t use a food processor. Because it doesn’t use a food processor, it is a bit chunkier, but I honestly prefer guacamole chunkier rather than smooth. Because a lot of people don’t like cilantro, I’ve left it out of this recipe. If you want to add cilantro, just…
Macaroni Casserole
This recipe is based on a Finnish dish. As someone who likes more spicy food, I’ve tested multiple variations of the basic dish and this spinach variation is my favorite version. There really isn’t too much that can go wrong in this recipe. You should leave the macaroni a bit undercooked, as it will still…
Shokupan (milk bread)
This Japanese toast is more flavorful and fluffy than your average white toast. It’s a bit sweeter as well, so with some jam or jelly it’s almost like a dessert. It also makes great sandwiches, since the fluffiness allow for the bread to envelop the sandwich fillings. It’s important to have a sharp bread knife…
Eggplant Casserole
This casserole is a pretty time consuming dish, but the end result is surprisingly delicious. There are a couple ways to speed up the process, but I’ve found that the end result is more consistent with this recipe. The toughest part of the dish is getting the amount of salt right. If the eggplants are…
Palak Paneer; Spinach and Cheese Curry
Palak Paneer is a pretty simple, flavorful curry. I went pretty light on the spices to avoid discoloration of the curry. There are a couple options of how to cook the spinach. It can be blanched, but it can lead to a more watery curry, and I prefer palak paneer to be relatively thick in…
Nordic Nick Recipes 