Dinner Party – Edesia's Compendium

Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Meats, Special occasions

Steak with Mustard

6. March 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Steak gets a flavor kick with brandy and Dijon mustard.

Christmas, Cooking Techniques, Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Feeding A Crowd, Poland, Special occasions, Tutorials

Silesian Potato Dumplings (Kluski Śląskie)

4. March 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

I grew up in Silesia, a part of Poland, which – due to its turbulent history and geography – is a melting pot of Slavic and Germanic traditions. A Sunday dinner in our house was literally unthinkable without kluski. Made with cooked potatoes they are chewy and gummy in texture and unlike any other type […]

Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Easter, Feeding A Crowd, Italy, Meats, Special occasions

Italian Roasted Leg of Lamb

4. February 2020 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

A leg of lamb is always a treat and an impressive main course, especially when it comes hugged with pancetta and flavored with wine, garlic, and herbs. I served with sauteed baby spinach and small boiled potatoes.

Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Italy, Meats, New Year's Day, Special occasions

Braised Pork with Rosemary

1. January 2020 by Anna Bembry 1 comment

Wishing everybody a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! We started the new year traditionally with a bottle of cheap sparkling wine 😉 and delicious pork, the culinary symbol of good fortune.

Basics, Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Germany, Picnic/Garden Party/BBQ, Special occasions, Ways to enjoy bread

Tarragon and Sea Salt Butter

2. October 2019 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

This Tarragon and Sea Salt Butter is beautifully light and fragrant. It adds a wonderful hint of anise to your meal. Perfect for meat or fish or simply on a piece of good bread.

Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, Drinks, Turkey

Turkish Apple Tea

16. February 2019 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

A touch of Turkish bazaar and great memories.

Dinner Party, Meats

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Figs and Mushrooms

5. November 2018 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Early and mid-autumn are high season for figs. I suggest you get a good handful of those aromatic fruits, a bottle of your favorite white wine and start cooking 🙂 Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (ca. 500g / 1.1lb), cut in 4cm (1.6inch) thick medallions 5 fresh, ripe figs 113g / 4oz of mixed […]

Dinner Party, Recipes, Vegetables

Roasted Potatoes

29. May 2018 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Whether it is a simple everyday family dinner or a fancy dinner party with friends, this is an easy way to turn boring potatoes into a fantastic side dish.

Culinary world trip, Dinner Party, France, Meats, Special occasions

Aurélie Bastian’s Boeuf Bourguignon

13. January 2018 by Anna Bembry 0 comments

Aurélie Bastian is a French expat living in Germany. She is a very successful food blogger, entrepreneur and writer. In her cooking show, airing on German TV, she explains in perfect German with a touch of French accent how to master the art of French cooking. This recipe is Aurélie’s, very sophisticated, version of the world […]