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    Welcome to Caroline’s Cooking!

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

    • overhead view of skillet of Spanish migas.
      Spanish migas
    • bowl of chicken rendang with lime leaf and chili under bowl.
      Chicken rendang
    • part loaf of raspberry banana bread with slices either side.
      Raspberry banana bread

    Try some soups and stews perfect for cold days:

    • bowl of Harira Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup
      Harira (Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup)
    • partial voew from overhead of dish with youvetsi with tile in corner
      Youvetsi (Greek beef or lamb and orzo stew)
    • bowl of chorba frik from overhead.
      Chorba frik (Algerian lamb and freekeh soup)
    • overhead view of bowl of tom kha gai Thai coconut soup
      Tom kha gai (Thai coconut soup)

    Explore Scottish foods for Burns Night:

    • haggis stuffed chicken Balmoral on plate with sides behind
      Chicken Balmoral (haggis stuffed chicken)
    • cranachan from overhead with spoon below
      Cranachan + ideas for a Burns night celebration
    • bowl of cullen skink with spoon to side
      Cullen skink (smoked haddock chowder)
    • smoked salmon pate in dish, on oatcake and knife in front
      Smoked salmon pate

    Make some Lunar New Year classics:

    • Pork and cabbage dumplings on plate with dipping sauce on side of plate
      Chinese pork and cabbage dumplings
    • plate of yee sang prosperity toss salad.
      Yee sang (prosperity toss salad)
    • bowl of Hong shao rou red braised pork belly
      Hong shao rou (red braised pork belly)
    • plate of cumin lamb dumplings with dipping sauce to top of plate
      Cumin lamb dumplings

    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.

    • bowl of ezogelin soup Turkish lentil bulgur soup from overhead.
      Ezogelin soup, Turkish lentil and bulgur soup
    • bowl of Taiwanese minced pork rice with cucumber at back of bowl.
      Taiwanese minced pork rice
    • bowl of Singapore laksa with chopsticks under bowl.
      Singapore laksa
    • close view of plate of squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato.
      Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato

    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.

    • 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
    • overhead view of bowl of butternut squash quinoa salad.
      Roasted butternut squash quinoa salad
    • skillet of Schupfnudeln.
      Schupfnudeln (German potato noodles)

    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.

    • side view of part of dish of malva pudding
      Malva pudding
    • lemon panna cotta with raspberry coulis over top and lemon halves in background.
      Lemon panna cotta
    • tub of chai ice cream with scoop in it with spices around.
      Chai ice cream
    • three scoops of ginger ice cream at top of container with scoop under one of them.
      Ginger ice cream

    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.

    • close view of bowl of banana chia pudding from overhead.
      Banana chia pudding
    • plate with mincemeat cookies with a bowl of mincemeat behind.
      Mincemeat cookies
    • small plate of biscoff truffles with one cut sitting on top.
      Biscoff truffles
    • 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)

    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.

    • side view of glass of pomegranate mimosa with wedges of pomegranate to side and part botle in background.
      Pomegranate mimosa
    • glass of rum old fashioned with cherry and orange peel garnish on top.
      Rum old fashioned
    • bottle of homemade pumpkin spice syrup with mini pumpkin behind
      Pumpkin spice syrup
    • glass of apple whiskey sour.
      Apple whiskey sour

    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 halloumi pomegranate salad with fork below bowl and cloth under.
      Halloumi pomegranate salad
    • bowl of German potato soup, kartoffelsuppe, with spoon below bowl.
      German potato soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
    • dish of endives au jambon (Belgian endive gratin) viewed from overhead.
      Endives au jambon (Belgian endive gratin with ham)
    • Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) in bowl.
      Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce)

    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.

    • slice of vegetable strata on plate with dish blurred behind.
      Vegetable strata
    • bowl of caramelized apples.
      Caramelized apples
    • two slices of avocado tartine with golden beet with lemon in background behind plate.
      Avocado tartine with golden beet
    • side view of a papaya boat loaded with berries and granola.
      Papaya boat

    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.

    • 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)
    • loaf of Australian damper bread with slices in front
      Australian damper 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
    • close view of jar of papaya jam.
      Papaya jam
    • dish of arugula pesto with arugula leaf to side.
      Arugula pesto (rocket pesto)
    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

    • close up of a piece of toast Skagen topped with fish roe.
      Toast Skagen (Swedish shrimp toast)
    • three pieces of peppermint slice in stack.
      Peppermint slice
    • small stack of squid ink pasta on tray with others blurred behind.
      Homemade squid ink pasta
    • plate of pineapple empanadas with chunks of pineapple around them and one empanada broken open showing filling.
      Pineapple empanadas

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