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    Welcome to Caroline’s Cooking!

    There's always something new to inspire you - try some of the latest recipes:

    • plate of steak crostini, some with pate under steak and others with goat cheese under and tomato on top.
      Steak crostini (two ways!)
    • glass of Winter Pimms cup with orange behind.
      Winter Pimm's Cup
    • Quark stollen with prunes (German Christmas bread)

    It's cookie season!

    • close up of a star shaped Basler brunsli, a Swiss chocolate almond cookie, with parts of others in background and to side.
      Basler brunsli (Swiss chocolate almond cookies)
    • plate of cucidati cookies with coffee cups to side
      Cucidati (Italian fig cookies)
    • rows of pepparkakor Swedish ginger thins with icing decorations.
      Pepparkakor (Swedish ginger thins)
    • three pieces of peppermint slice in stack.
      Peppermint slice

    Festive meal favorites:

    • roast duck, stuffing and cranberry sauce
      Roast duck and vegetables
    • bowl of vichy carrots from overhead with carrots in corner.
      Vichy carrots (French glazed carrots)
    • close view of rutabaga date and bacon stuffing in dish with spoonful sitting on top.
      Rutabaga, date and bacon stuffing
    • dish of cranberry sauce with orange with a whole orange behind dish.
      Cranberry sauce with orange

    Try some reader favorites:

    • side view of torn loaf of Japanese milk bread
      Japanese milk bread
    • Sautéed French green beans on plate
      Sautéed French green beans
    • Swedish cardamon buns with one on plate in front
      Swedish cardamom buns
    • baked portobello mushrooms on plate
      Baked portobello mushrooms

    Seasonal recipes

    Eat with the seasons, both in style and flavors, and make the most of seasonal ingredients. Whether that’s cold weather comfort food, bright spring salads or summer grilling, we’ve got you covered.

    • Spring Recipes
    • Summer Recipes
    • Autumn/Fall Recipes
    • Winter Recipes

    Where will you travel in your kitchen today?

    Cooking is a fantastic way to travel the world, without leaving your kitchen! There are so many flavors to try - let us walk you through some cultural classics (and a few twists). Some cuisines to try include:

    • Spanish recipes
    • Israeli and Middle Eastern recipes
    • British recipes
    • Southeast Asian recipes
    • German recipes
    • Indian recipes
    • French recipes
    • South American recipes
    Caroline's Cooking

    About Caroline

    Welcome! I'm Caroline and this is where I share recipes inspired by my own travels, cuisines we've explored at home and other ideas to get creative in the kitchen. Most recipes are easy to make and healthier, but you'll find some indulgent treats too. All with background info and tips to help you make it yourself successfully at home. Read More…

    Main dishes

    Main dishes come in so many shapes and forms. Sometimes you need a quick and easy meal, other times you have a little more time or want something special. You’ll find them all here! See more mains recipes.

    • side view of bowl of butternut squash wild rice salad.
      Butternut squash wild rice salad
    • plate of mushroom ravioli with fork resting on top.
      Mushroom ravioli
    • bowl of pozole verde from overhead.
      Pozole verde
    • plate of fresh pumpkin pasta from overhead with fork in noodles and cheese on top.
      Fresh pumpkin pasta

    Side dishes

    Sometimes it’s the side dishes that can make the meal, and you’ll find plenty of inspiration to help that be the case. Whether it’s a dish perfect for a potluck, to recipes that work as a side or light meal, there’s lots to try. See more sides recipes.

    • overhead view of bowl of tabbouleh with pomegranate with spoon in bowl to one side.
      Tabbouleh with pomegranate
    • close overhead view of bowl of arroz verde Mexican green rice topped with cheese.
      Arroz verde, Mexican green rice
    • close view of bowl of beet persimmon salad drizzled with goat cheese dressing from overhead.
      Beet persimmon salad with goat cheese dressing
    • bowl of rotmos, Swedish root vegetable mash, with a spoon to back and vegetables in background.
      Swedish root vegetable mash (rotmos)

    Desserts

    The perfect way to end a meal – a delicious dessert! But desserts come in many different forms, and there’s a broad range here to try. You’ll find easy treats, healthier dishes, traditional desserts and everything in between. See more dessert recipes.

    • Christmas pudding ice cream in small dish with holly behind.
      Christmas pudding ice cream
    • spoon of coffee creme brulee sitting on top of rest in dish with coffee beans to side.
      Coffee crème brûlée
    • overhead view of pear frangipane tart dusted with powdered sugar.
      Pear frangipane tart
    • close up side view of two apple crepes on plate.
      Apple crepes

    Snacks/Treats

    Sometimes you just need a snack. It might be sweet, it might be savory, but it’s usually just what you need to get you through to the next meal. Often it works as a small meal in itself. Get some inspiration whatever your craving. See more snack recipes.

    • overhead view of plate of chokladsnittar, Swedish chocolate cookies with pearl sugar decoration on top.
      Chokladsnittar - Swedish chocolate cookie slices
    • close view of plate of lemon almond cookies, zedernbrot
      Lemon almond cookies (Zedernbrot)
    • pumpkin arancini with one bitten into to side
      Baked pumpkin arancini (risotto balls)
    • overhead view of small plate of coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with cookie pieces resting to side.
      Coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

    Drinks recipes

    Drinks recipes in all shapes and sizes – refreshing non alcoholic drinks, creative and classic cocktails, as well as warming drinks for winter. Some recipes are traditional, others are original. Try them all! See more drink recipes.

    • mug of champurrado with cinnamon stick balanced on top.
      Champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate and corn drink)
    • beet apple ginger juice
      Apple beet ginger juice
    • bottle of grape syrup with glass made into soda to side and grapes in between.
      Concord grape syrup (for homemade grape soda)
    • glass of hibiscus lemonade with lemons either side and glass in background.
      Hibiscus lemonade

    Lunches

    Lunch seems to be an often overlooked meal, and I admit that includes in our house sometimes. But these lunch recipes will help brighten up your plate beyond a boring sandwich. See more lunch recipes.

    • bowl of butternut squash apple soup from overhead.
      Butternut squash and apple soup
    • overhead view of a plate of roasted beet and butternut squash salad.
      Roasted beet and butternut squash salad
    • bowl of crab and corn chowder from overhead with spoon below bowl.
      Crab and corn chowder
    • bowl of caprese quinoa salad from overhead.
      Caprese quinoa salad

    Breakfast/Brunch

    Start the day off right with one of these breakfast and brunch recipes. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a quick everyday breakfast, sweet or savory, there's something for every morning. See more breakfast recipes.

    • Greek eggs with tomato, strapatsada, on plate with bread at back of plate.
      Greek eggs with tomato - strapatsada
    • close up of stack of kaya toast.
      Kaya toast
    • close up overhead view of glass of blueberry parfait.
      Blueberry parfait
    • overhead view of plate of Mexican migas.
      Mexican migas

    Cracker and bread recipes

    Many meals are made with some kind of bread to hold it together or on the side. And making your own is both rewarding and yields wonderful results. There's something for every level of baker, too. See more bread recipes.

    • plate of Norwegian chocolate buns, sjokoladeboller with one split open showing chocolate chunks inside.
      Sjokoladeboller - Norwegian chocolate buns
    • part loaf of pain d'epices, French spice bread, with slices to side and in front and one slice topped with butter.
      Pain d'epices (French spice bread)
    • slices of Swedish limpa bread and part loaf hehind.
      Swedish limpa bread
    • filled and folded piadina Italian flatbread on plate with tomato and additional un-filled flatbread behind
      Piadina (Italian flatbread)

    Sauces, jams and other condiments

    Many meals can be made that bit better with a condiment, and homemade is often so much better than bought. Plus many jams, sauces, chutneys and dressings are so much easier than you might think! See more condiment recipes.

    • bowl of caramelized peaches with ice cream at back of bowl and skillet of peaches behind.
      Caramelized peaches
    • bowl of cherry compote form overhead.
      Cherry compote
    • close up of roasted rhubarb in pinky syrup in dish.
      Roasted rhubarb
    • side view of jar of mint jelly with sprigs of mint behind and to side.
      Mint jelly
    Caroline's Cooking

    Welcome! I'm Caroline and this is where I share recipes inspired by travels, places I want to go, or just ideas from feeding the family. Most recipes are easy to make and healthier, but there are treats too!

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    Try these popular recipes

    • baked portobello mushrooms on plate
      Baked portobello mushrooms
    • side view of torn loaf of Japanese milk bread
      Japanese milk bread
    • Tarta de Santiago from overhead
      Tarta de Santiago (Spanish almond cake)
    • Sautéed French green beans on plate
      Sautéed French green beans
    • stacked plates with English tea sandwiches close up
      Traditional English tea sandwiches
    • Swedish cardamon buns with one on plate in front
      Swedish cardamom buns

    Recent posts

    • overhead view of plate of salmon crudo.
      Salmon crudo
    • slices of salmon gravlax on a plate.
      Salmon gravlax
    • overhead view of bowl of chili with butternut squash garnished with grated cheese.
      Chili with butternut squash
    • corner pastry of chicken and leek pie with tarragon on top pie showing filling below.
      Chicken and leek pie

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