February 2012 – Page 2 – Expat with Kids Recipes

French Onion Soup

February 8, 2012 0 comments

Now that we live in Paris, I will also be sharing French recipes. This one is perfect for the freezing winter days. The Italian touch: cover with smoked provolone and place the bowls under the grill for a few minutes to brown.

American, asparagus, parmigiano, side dish, starter, vegetarian

Roasted Asparagus with parmigiano

February 8, 2012 0 comments

“Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.” Charles Lamb Asparagus is a powerful aphrodisiac. Legend has it that asparagus “stirs up lust in man and woman,” as one long-ago herbal medicine proponent put it. One reason may be its shape. Another may be its nutrient profile, which includes ample doses of Vitamins A […]

American, banana, breakfast, chocolate, dessert, fruit, muffins, white

Banana & white chocolate chip muffins

February 8, 2012 0 comments

Breakfast in bed, brunch party or snack? These fabulously delicious and healthy muffins make great snacks for all ages. Kids love banana’s so they’ll love this special recipe including the tasty icing to top it all off! Makes 12 cupcakes.

beef, British, main dish, pie, potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie

February 8, 2012 0 comments

Shepherd’s Pie is as British as it gets. My mother used to serve this every once in a while so we would not forget our roots.

eggplant, Italian, side dish, starter, vegetarian

Italian Parmiggiana

February 8, 2012 0 comments

I will not compete with my Italian mother-in-law, therefore following is a simpler version of a real Neapolitan parmiggana. My hubby would call it the American version. 😉 Tips: If you were after a shortcut you could substitute in a large jar of tomato passata or pre-made tomato pasta sauce. […]

eggs, main dish, potatoes, Spanish, vegetarian

Spanish Tortilla

February 8, 2012 0 comments

This recipe actually came to me via an e-mail chain message: send-your-recipe-to-the-first-name-on-the-list. Well, it worked for me. I received lots of great menu ideas. When I feel a little homesick for past times the best cure is a Spanish tortilla. Serves 6.

British, cake, dessert, fruit, lemon

Lemon Yoghurt Cake

February 8, 2012 0 comments

In full swing with Expat daughter’s Birthday Party preparations I decided to share a few of my ideas with you. I’ll start today with the basics: the cake! This lemon yoghurt cake tastes delicious, is moist and mixes with any topping or filling, from fruit to chocolate! Here goes:

British, crumble, dessert, fruit

Rhubarb crumble

February 8, 2012 0 comments

A super easy cake recipe that you can make with your kids in no time. It’s great fun because they can work their hands into the dough and crumble it with ease. Breakfast, Brunch or Teatime…any time is the perfect time for a yummy crumble. P.S: You can use strawberries, […]

chocolate, dessert, muffins, Swiss

Chocolate muffins

February 8, 2012 0 comments

“If it ain’t chocolate, it ain’t breakfast!” What better way to start your day than with a chocolate muffin? OK, I admit I have a terrible sweet tooth. These chocolate mufffins do the trick every time I feel a craving. They also make successful children’s snacks or dinner party gifts. […]