Recipes & Cooking
Beyond tech and startups, I enjoy cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. This section contains recipes I’ve refined over time, including both traditional dishes and modern interpretations. Each recipe comes with detailed instructions and personal notes.
Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
April 26, 2025
Tags:recipes, vegetables, sides, quick recipes, vegetarian adaptable
Crispy Brussels sprouts caramelized in bacon fat and finished with a sweet-spicy glaze
Simple Dijon Vinaigrette: The Only Dressing You Need
April 23, 2025
Tags:recipes, condiments, salad dressing, pantry staples, quick recipes
A versatile, foolproof vinaigrette that elevates any salad with minimal effort and cleanup
Spargelzeit: German White Asparagus Pasta
April 19, 2025
Tags:recipes, pasta, German cuisine, seasonal cooking, asparagus
A classic spring dish featuring Germany's beloved white asparagus in a delicate cream sauce
Celery Soup
April 12, 2025
Tags:recipes, soup, vegetarian, weeknight cooking
A simple yet surprisingly delicious soup that elevates celery from background ingredient to star of the show
Fermented Hot Sauce
April 5, 2025
Tags:recipes, fermentation, hot sauce, homemade condiments, lacto-fermentation
A foolproof method for making lacto-fermented hot sauce at home with just peppers, salt, and time
Pastis Cocktail
March 29, 2025
Tags:recipes, drinks, French cuisine, homemade spirits, infusions
A simplified recipe for making your own version of the iconic French anise-flavored spirit at home
Simple Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Mak Kimchi)
March 8, 2025
Tags:recipe, korean, kimchi, fermentation, cabbage, spicy
A straightforward recipe for making classic Korean fermented napa cabbage kimchi at home.
A Tale of Two Egg Dishes: Shakshuka and Huevos Rancheros
February 20, 2025
Tags:recipes, breakfast, eggs, middle-eastern, mexican
Exploring two beloved egg dishes from different corners of the world - Middle Eastern Shakshuka and Mexican Huevos Rancheros
Beef Shortrib Ragu
January 19, 2025
Tags:recipes, italian, beef, pasta
A rich and hearty beef shortrib ragu, perfect for winter evenings
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
December 20, 2024
Tags:recipes, soup, finnish, seafood
A creamy Finnish salmon and potato soup
Favorite Side Dishes
November 15, 2024
Tags:recipes, sides, vegetables
A collection of my favorite side dishes
Mother's Day Comfort: Colcannon and Coq au Vin
May 12, 2024
Tags:recipes, french, irish, chicken, potatoes
A special Mother's Day menu featuring classic Colcannon and Coq au Vin
Homemade Melloncello (Cantaloupe Liqueur)
November 1, 2023
Tags:recipe, liqueur, homemade, melon, cantaloupe, italian, digestivo, alcohol, melloncello
Capture the taste of summer with this easy recipe for homemade Melloncello, a sweet and fragrant cantaloupe liqueur perfect for sipping chilled.
Banana Old Fashioned: A Surprisingly Good Twist
September 22, 2023
Tags:cocktail, recipe, banana, liqueur, whiskey, bourbon, old fashioned
Don't knock it till you try it! A recipe for a Banana Old Fashioned, using that dusty bottle of banana liqueur for a subtle, fruity depth.
Authentic Corn Tortillas
July 18, 2023
Tags:recipes, mexican, tortillas, gluten-free, traditional
Traditional Mexican corn tortillas made with masa harina
Homemade Ginger Syrup (Your Shortcut to Amazing Ginger Ale)
July 8, 2023
Tags:recipe, syrup, ginger, homemade, drinks, ginger ale, non-alcoholic
Whip up a batch of spicy, sweet homemade ginger syrup. Perfect for making your own killer ginger ale or adding a kick to cocktails and tea.
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde): The Most Addicting Sauce Ever?
May 15, 2023
Tags:recipe, sauce, condiment, peruvian, spicy, cilantro, aji verde
A ridiculously easy and flavorful recipe for Peruvian green sauce (Aji Verde). Creamy, spicy, herby - you'll want to put this on everything.
72-Hour Fermented Pizza Dough
September 3, 2022
Tags:recipes, pizza, bread, italian, fermentation
A long-fermented pizza dough that develops incredible flavor and texture
Salsa de Cacahuate (Mexican Peanut Salsa)
March 15, 2022
Tags:recipes, cooking, mexican, salsa, spicy
A rich and complex Mexican salsa made with roasted peanuts, chiles de árbol, and garlic - perfect for tacos or grilled meats.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi: A Cyclist's Comfort Food
March 15, 2021
Tags:recipes, pasta, italian, meal-prep, cycling, sweet-potato
A hearty and nutritious sweet potato gnocchi recipe that's perfect for meal prep and post-ride recovery.
Making Limoncello: A Taste of Italian Summer
June 15, 2020
Tags:recipes, cocktails, italian, diy, spirits
A detailed guide to crafting your own limoncello at home
No-Knead Beer Bread
May 12, 2020
Tags:recipes, bread, beer, baking
A simple recipe for no-knead bread using beer
Traditional Flour Tortillas with Lard
November 25, 2019
Tags:recipes, mexican, bread, tortillas, traditional
Authentic Mexican-style flour tortillas made with lard for the perfect texture and flavor
Chicken Sausage
August 15, 2019
Tags:recipes, chicken, sausage, italian
A recipe for homemade chicken sausage with fresh thyme