Apr 1, 2009

Kay’s Potato Salad

  Spring is in the air! Yes, it is! Now I know a lot of you are still stuck with snow. Lots and lots of it. But I’m not. Life is unfair, isn’t it? Stop glaring at me like it’s my fault! I’m only rubbing it in, that’s all :) The great weather makes me open up windows and doors to let the soft spring air in. Not to mention I’m ogling the BBQ! As…

Mar 6, 2009

Hearty Potato Soup

  The simplest things in life are often the best. Which is precisely why this soup really needs no introduction. Not a long introduction, that is. Potato soup is one of the most simple, yet comforting and hearty soups out there. It’s also a versatile soup; you can make it taste different every single time by adding varying ingredients such as: leeks, celery, thyme or even rosemary. You can also…

Feb 26, 2009

Roti Chicken

I’m making a lot of my friends very, very happy by posting this recipe. Up until now, I’ve always blatantly refused to hand over my Roti chicken recipe (and rightfully so). There are certain things you just don’t share. Men, eyeliner and your secret recipes! But I was in a generous mood, so here it is! I have a deep-seated love for Surinamese food. It’s absolutely fantastic food. Colorful, fragrant, spicy, hearty and simple. Real…

Jan 22, 2009

Curly Endive Mash

  A stamppot is a really traditional and simple Dutch dish; mashed potatoes with one or more (root) vegetables. What I really love about a good ‘stamppot‘, though, is how you can add almost anything to it and still have it taste great. It’s a great way to clean out your vegetable drawer at the end of the week, because you can easily combine two or more vegetables! Usually a stamppot is served with smoked sausage (like the one…

Dec 24, 2008

Sour Cream Gratin

I’ve always been a huge fan of sour cream—I love the freshness and tang it gives to dishes. If I can use sour cream in stead of regular cream, I definitely will. The stuff is absolutely fabulous and highly addictive. I use it as a sauce for pasta, as a dip for my Sweet Potato Rösti, to spike up stews with and especially spooned on top of a steaming bowl of hot soup it’s nothing…

Dec 12, 2008

Kayotic Mash II

It dawned on me, I have very few side dishes that are a perfect match for seafood. When I eat codfish or salmon, I like to keep it simple; let it taste like fresh fish is supposed to taste. A little salt and pepper, maybe some fresh lemon juice and a little dill, a light white sauce on special occasions, but that’s about it. Now my caramelized carrots make a great side dish…