Expat with Kids Recipes

British, cake, celebration, dessert, eggs, fruit, Kids, strawberry, vegetarian

Strawberries & cream sponge cake

May 14, 2020

A fluffy classic sponge cake filled with layers of mascarpone cream frosting and juicy strawberries. What tastes like a strawberry shortcake, looks like a beautiful layer cake, and is sure to impress your family and guests.

basil, cheese, Italian, parmigiano, sauce, vegetarian

Best Italian pesto ever

May 13, 2020

Pesto originates from Genoa, which is located in Liguria, a northern region of Italy. It dates back to the 16th century and traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil and pine nuts blended with Parmesan cheese and olive oil. This simple and genuine raw sauce has no secret!

bacon, cheese, Italian, lamb, lentils, main dish, onions, sauce, tomatoes

Rapid Ragù

May 12, 2020

When you don’t feel like cooking this is your answer. A 30 min. tasty ragù that goes with pasta, moussaka, stuffed peppers or zucchini and any combination you think could work for you.

asparagus, cheese, Italian, lentils, onions, tomatoes, vegetarian

Lentils with tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese

May 6, 2020

Lentils are not my favourite but they are a great option for a light and healthy lunch. This substantial dish is best eaten at room temperature.

beef, eggs, main dish, mustard, onions, sauce, Swedish

Swedish meatballs

May 5, 2020

Ikea has delighted fans by sharing the recipe for its iconic Swedish meatballs. The furniture giant – temporarily closed as a precautionary measure against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – has decided to share its delicious secret recipe, giving everyone the chance to recreate them at home. Bon Appétit or Smaklig […]

American, beans, beef, Kids, main dish, onions, tomatoes

Chili con Carne

May 2, 2020

Sunday nights used to be Daddy’s turn to cook. We would be served either Spaghetti Bolognese or Chili con carne… for us kids it was the highlight of our week!

cheese, eggplant, French, onions, potatoes, side dish, tomatoes, vegetarian, zucchini

Vegetable gratin

April 27, 2020

A flavourful vegetarian dish which is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Served as a main dish with some fresh bread or as a colourful side dish. We also add eggplant to give it an Italian touch.

basil, carrot, celery, Italian, main dish, onions, parmigiano, rice, tomatoes

Tomato risotto

April 21, 2020

A typical Italian dish for which the best rice is Carnaroli. Roasting rice in a little oil on high heat is as important as adding salt and pepper to the freshly roasted rice. The final touch must be done with butter and freshly grated cheese.

basil, fish, Italian, onions, pasta, tomatoes

Pasta al tonno

April 9, 2020

A recipe from my uni times that is easy and economic which can be rustled up from tins and packets in the store cupboard. Quick and comforting one-pot meal and the answer to your weeknight dinner needs.

cake, dessert, eggs, fruit, lemon, Swiss

Plum Kuchen

March 30, 2020

Handed down from German ancestors this is a cake thickly coated with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for Kaffee-und-Kuchen time. It tastes even better the day after…