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    Welcome to Caroline’s Cooking!

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

    • bowl of elote style corn black bean salad with part view of cilantro and lime in front.
      Elote-style corn and black bean salad
    • bowl of mussels in cream from overhead.
      Mussels in cream (moules à la crème)
    • close view of bowl of rhubarb ice cream.
      Rhubarb ice cream

    Spring is in the air! Try some seasonal flavors:

    • bowl of minestrone primavera with part of second bowl, vegetables and parmesan block around it
      Minestrone primavera
    • Rhubarb fool in glass
      Rhubarb fool
    • bowl of lemon asparagus risotto.
      Lemon asparagus risotto
    • jar of strawberry rhubarb jam with rhubarb and strawberries behind
      Strawberry rhubarb jam

    Get some brunch inspiration:

    • Eggs Royale (smoked salmon eggs Benedict) with yolk oozing into sauce
      Eggs Royale (smoked salmon eggs Benedict)
    • slice of asparagus frittata on top of rest on plate
      Asparagus frittata
    • magdalenas Spanish muffins on plate with part lemon and more behind
      Magdalenas (Spanish muffins)
    • Croque monsieur croissant cut in half close up.
      Croque monsieur croissant

    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.

    • close overhead view of smoked salmon pizza.
      Smoked salmon pizza
    • dish of Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Portuguese salt cod, from overhead topped with olives and egg.
      Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Portuguese salt cod casserole)
    • leftover steak and quinoa bowl from overhead.
      Steak quinoa bowl
    • close up of chupe de camarones, Peruvian shrimp chowder showing shrimp and corn on top.
      Chupe de camarones (Peruvian shrimp chowder)

    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.

    • Japanese spinach salad, horenso gomaae, in a bowl viewed from overhead.
      Japanese spinach salad with sesame (horenso gomaae)
    • plate of remojon, salt cod orange salad from overhead.
      Remojón (salt cod and orange salad)
    • bowl of clapshot, potato rutabaga mash
      Clapshot (potato & rutabaga mash)
    • five sweet potato biscuits stacked on top of each other in cloth.
      Sweet potato biscuits

    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.

    • close up of roasted rhubarb in pinky syrup in dish.
      Roasted rhubarb
    • two dishes of natillas, Spanish custard, with lemon and cinnamon sticks behind and to side.
      Natillas (Spanish custard)
    • dishes of chocolate panna cotta with spoons in front and hunks of chocolate behind.
      Chocolate panna cotta
    • side view of part of dish of malva pudding
      Malva pudding

    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.

    • end on view of date and walnut loaf.
      Date and walnut loaf (date nut bread)
    • chocolate hot cross bun on plate with chocolate chips around and part view of more in dish behind.
      Chocolate hot cross buns
    • plate of chiacchiere fried pastries from overhead.
      Chiacchiere (Italian carnival pastries)
    • two slices of goat cheese toast with membrillo on small plate.
      Goat cheese toast

    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.

    • glass of hibiscus margarita with a slice of lime on top of glass.
      Hibiscus margarita
    • jar of hibiscus syrup with spoon and a little syrup on plate to side, drained flowers behind.
      Hibiscus syrup
    • glass of raspberry collins cocktail with raspberries and cut lemon to side of glass.
      Raspberry collins cocktail
    • side view of glass of pomegranate mimosa with wedges of pomegranate to side and part botle in background.
      Pomegranate mimosa

    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.

    • side close up view of bowl of avgolemono soup.
      Avgolemono soup (Greek lemon chicken soup)
    • close up of bowl of chirashi sushi from overhead.
      Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi)
    • bowl of ezogelin soup Turkish lentil bulgur soup from overhead.
      Ezogelin soup, Turkish lentil and bulgur soup
    • bowl of halloumi pomegranate salad with fork below bowl and cloth under.
      Halloumi pomegranate 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.

    • overhead view of plate of Mexican migas.
      Mexican migas
    • overhead view of skillet of Spanish migas.
      Spanish migas
    • close view of bowl of banana chia pudding from overhead.
      Banana chia pudding
    • slice of vegetable strata on plate with dish blurred behind.
      Vegetable strata

    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.

    • 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)
    • whole imeruli khachapuri on plate
      Imeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese filled bread)

    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.

    • dish of cranberry sauce with orange with a whole orange behind dish.
      Cranberry sauce with orange
    • side view of jar of mint jelly with sprigs of mint behind and to side.
      Mint jelly
    • bowl of caramelized apples.
      Caramelized apples
    • close view of jar of papaya jam.
      Papaya jam
    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!

    Read more →

    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

    • plate of salade lyonnaise, lyonnaise salad, with fork below plate.
      Lyonnaise salad (salade Lyonnaise)

    • side view of three enmoladas on a plate.
      Enmoladas (chicken mole enchiladas)

    • plate of beet pasta with cheese and ball of beet pasta dough behind.
      Beet pasta dough

    • bowl of chicken rendang with lime leaf and chili under bowl.
      Chicken rendang

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