Games, drinking songs, floral decorations, delicious food and friends and family all around – this is what the long...

They have very similar names, but these two tubers have less in common than you might think. True, you can boil,...

Summer is prime season for garden herbs. Everything begins to grow and bloom around this time, and fresh herbs are in...

Rhubarb is one of those foods that you either love or hate, a bit like spinach. Many people find that the consistency...

What on earth do chickens’ eggs have to do with Easter? Where does this tradition come from?

Beans are truly versatile in cooking, and, with over 700 different varieties, they are one of the top staple foods...

Greece, Spain and Italy are Europe’s main olive growing areas. The Spanish Nutrition Society recommends eating an...

How would your little one like to make their own waffle batter or chocolate cake, all while having fun? Children aged 3...

Whether you’re making a cake, cookies, buns or pizza, it’s worth knowing which type of dough to use for what, so that...

Whether as a snack, spread on toast, as a substitute for cow’s milk, a key ingredient in Asian dishes or in biscuits for...

Avocado is probably one of the most popular fruits around, but just 40 years ago it was practically unknown in Europe....

From the end of August, we start to see more and more pumpkins in supermarkets and farmers’ markets. Over 200 different...

Vitamin D ensures that our calcium and phosphate metabolism works well. In doing so, it promotes the absorption of...

Reddish-purple, round and earthy, beetroot is pretty unmistakable. Its season kicks off in September, when fresh...

The immune system is your body’s protective shield and very own defence system, protecting it from infection due to...

In April and May, the cherry trees enchant us with their blossoms, and then they delight our taste buds with their juicy...

No matter how much fun you might have cooking with your Monsieur Cuisine, you’ll inevitably end up having to clean it...

Over charcoal, a gas barbecue or an electric grill? For many people, barbecuing food over charcoal is the only real way...

June is high season for lovers of fruit and veg. This is when you’ll find the greatest abundance of delicious regional...

Whether you’re looking for snack ideas, inspiration for family celebrations, summer or winter dishes, everyday meals or...

Asparagus: some love it, others aren’t so keen. There doesn’t tend to be any grey zone here. Asparagus is sometimes...

Every food, be it fruit, dairy produce or meat, needs to be stored differently. The shelf life of any food is affected...

It’s always worth keeping a well-stocked cupboard of provisions. Sometimes you end up short on time or ideas for cooking...

There are many reasons why it’s best to buy local produce as much as you can. For one thing, there are plenty of local...

As the name suggests, this diet is about reducing your carbohydrate intake.

Intermittent fasting simply means that you go without food at particular times or on specific days, or drastically...

Taking the time to cook is sometimes all too difficult in our busy day-to-day lives, but good preparation, planning and...

Christmas is almost here, and we find ourselves wondering what to cook for Christmas Eve meal. You don’t want anything...

Christmas simply wouldn’t be the same without delicious biscuits and baked treats. There’s nothing better than the smell...

Christmas is approaching and Advent has just begun. The days are drawing in, the Christmas decorations are going up and...

Substantial, delicious and warming: the time for delectable stews and soups is here. Stews are tasty and very healthy,...

The focus is on sous-vide cooking this week. The sous-vide cooking method allows meat, fish and vegetables to be cooked...

The apple harvest begins in August, so it’s not surprising that apples are one of the most popular kinds of fruit to eat...

Getting a bit bored of a standard cheese or ham filling? Our tasty spreads are a delicious way to change things up.

Autumn is a time for feasting and indulgence. Our one-pot dishes certainly offer the utmost comfort: all of them require...

There’s no doubt about it – potatoes are universally popular! Not only is this nightshade vegetable packed with...

The smell of freshly baked bread is simply irresistible. As the rain sweeps in, you might find yourself hankering after...

It won’t be long before the cry of “O’zapft is!” rings out as the first beer keg is tapped and Oktoberfest is officially...

Mushrooms, pumpkin and beetroot are among the culinary highlights of late summer and autumn. We show you how autumn...

Courgettes have been in season for a little while now, and this popular summer vegetable is still finding its way onto...

Sunday breakfast with croissants and homemade jam – simply heavenly! If you don’t want summer ever to end, we recommend...

Temperatures are rising and summer is in full swing. You simply can’t do without delicious ice cream.

It’s 36 degrees already, and the mercury keeps rising! Refreshing summer drinks provide a welcome respite at the height...

The barbecue season got under way a few weeks ago. In the last issue we presented a selection of barbecue sauces and...

The evenings are getting longer and temperatures are rising – spring is on its way.

Eating delicious with the family

Whether you’re making a packed lunch for yourself or for your children to take to school, we often default to a sandwich...

For a long time, pulses were considered to be ‘poor man's food’, and were not hugely popular as a result.

The festive Christmas season, with its hearty roasts and sugary treats, is now behind us, leaving us pleasantly full.

Button mushrooms, chanterelles and ceps are in season right now.

Big, small, smooth, gnarly, yellow, orange, green or spotted: the choice is simply vast.

We’ve put together some tasty and balanced low-carb recipes for your Monsieur Cuisine.