When you think of the phrase “comfort food,” what comes to mind? For me, especially on a cool Friday afternoon here in Heek with the weekend ahead, it’s a dish that is warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying. It’s a meal that feels like a hug from the inside. And nothing, absolutely nothing, embodies that feeling…
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It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m already dreaming about a relaxed weekend meal. I’m craving something that’s both deeply satisfying and comfortingly familiar, but with a fresh, vibrant twist. That’s when my mind always goes to this recipe: my absolutely delicious Mediterranean Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers. Growing up here in Germany, gefüllte Paprika (stuffed peppers) were…
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Hello, Friday! The end of a long week calls for a dinner that is low on stress but incredibly high on comfort. On a cool September evening here in Heek, that means turning to a dish that is essentially a hug in a bowl. And nothing fits that description better than this incredibly easy and…
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It’s Friday afternoon in Cologne, and you can feel the energy of the weekend starting to build! Friday night dinners, in my opinion, should be three things: incredibly delicious, super easy, and most of all, fun. And nothing says “fun” quite like taco night. But what if we could take all the amazing flavors of…
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It’s Friday afternoon here in Cologne! The work week is winding down, and the weekend is calling. On nights like these, I want a dinner that’s fun, fast, and feels like a celebration. My absolute favorite way to kick off the weekend is with a meal we can all share and assemble at the table,…
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