Tafelspitz
Stewed Baby Pigeon with Mushrooms
The soup is clear and bright, the meat is tender and fine, blending the fragrance of mushrooms with the freshness of pigeon. This is a classic home-style Cantonese stew. Baby pigeons are rich in high-quality protein and various amino acids, while mushrooms provide polysaccharides and dietary fiber, offering a gentle nourishment effect. To make this dish, the pigeon must first be blanched to remove the fishy smell, then stewed with corn and mushrooms. It requires a slight attention to heat control and timing, but beginners can still manage it with a little care. Using a pressure cooker takes about 45 minutes from preparation to completion, while slow-cooking in a casspot takes a little over an hour.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Bitterballen (Dutch meatballs)
Miso Soup (Tofu and Wakame)
Boiling miso drives off its aroma. After dissolving the miso, do not let the soup boil—turn off the heat at the first simmer.
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
Okinawa Soba (Pork and Bonito Noodle Soup)
The pork cooking liquid is the foundation of the Okinawa soba soup. Remove too much fat and the soup loses richness, so leave some behind.
Pork Rib, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup
Pork rib, yam and corn soup is clear, sweet and rich: soft, smooth yam and sweet corn blend with the savory flavor of the ribs, a home-style soup loved by young and old. It's rich in protein, dietary fiber and vitamins, and is believed to strengthen the spleen and stomach and boost immunity. It's easy, with clear prep and simmering steps that beginners can manage, and takes about 1 hour in total.
Open-faced Sandwich With Potato
Spinach Stir-fried with Eggs
Spinach Stir-fried with Eggs is a light, refreshing, and quick home-cooking dish. The spinach is tender and soft, while the eggs are savory. This is a popular style that is enjoyed in both north and south China. Spinach is rich in iron, folic acid, and vitamins, while eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin. Eating them together helps nourish the blood and improve vitality, and enhances physical constitution. This whole process is simple and very suitable for beginners; preparation to serving takes about 15 minutes.
