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1.
Vinegar – a Sour Pleasure
It is one of the oldest flavourings and elixirs known to man. And yet a veritable vinegar boom ...read more
2.
Oh how exquisite!
The cuisine on Réunion was shaped by Indian, Chinese, African and European influences ...read more
3.
Quince
Apple or pear, that is the question. The answer is that it is neither one nor the other ...read more
4.
Luxembourg
With castle walls alongside modern architecture, French cuisine served in German portions ...read more
5.
Breakfast Pleasures
Delicious home-made preserves: Fresh fruits are perfect for making jam, jelly or marmalade ...read more
6.
Cooked with love
Fancy a cosy evening in? With dishes, cooked with love, there’s no longer anything to get in the way of a romantic ...read more
7.
The Ancients and the Sea
The land of crêpes and galettes is often underrated in culinary terms. Brittany also features great cooks ...read more
8.
The Harmony Of Diversity
The abundance of ingredients is incredible, and they change with the rhythm of the seasons, meeting our requirements ...read more
9.
Tiramisu
If there was ever a chart of the most popular desserts, this Italian speciality would be battling it out ...read more
10.
Marrakech
Morocco’s “Pearl of the South” captivates the senses, and offers the most bewitching of culinary delights ...read more
11.
Cooked to Perfection
Dry heat, steam and hot air all have their benefits as methods of cooking and all have their own particular appeal ...read more
12.
Ancient traditions by the sea
The land of crêpes and galettes has a cuisine which is often underestimated ...read more
13.
The taste of summer
In northern Europe the winters are long and dark, so it’s no surprise ...read more
14.
Cakes, Tarts & Co.
The weekly bake is a thing of the past. Ranging from sweet to spicy, these treats will have you at your oven daily ...read more
15.
Nothing could be easier!
Fine, light and digestible meat dishes – served with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs ...read more
16.
The Flavour of the South
The food of the Southern states is considered to be the most original in the United States of America ...read more
17.
Large Loaves and Small Rolls
There are as many recipes for bread and rolls are there are families and bakers ...read more
18.
Tasty fish, fresh from the sea
Sometimes spicy and aromatic, sometimes fried crispy, but always surprising ...read more
19.
The Queen’s Jelly
Do you know of any product which has been sold on the market for 660 years, or since 1339 to be precise ...read more
20.
All of a flutter
The tender meat of chicken, duck and goose can be used in a variety of dishes ...read more
21.
The Weisswurst as Such
In matters of sausages the Bavarian knows no compromise ...read more
22.
Finger Food – from Hand to Mouth
Small servings are in and are part of an international trend ...read more
23.
Cheddar
... is as English as teatime, cricket and “The Last Night of the Proms ...read more
24.
Heaven can wait!
Scientifically speaking, the Mediterranean sea is an area of 2.5 million square kilometres of water ...read more
25.
The good things in life are still out there...
A culinary voyage of discovery in Sarthe, including rose liqueur ...read more
26.
Culinary Tenerife
Sometimes rustic and hearty, sometimes creative and fine ...read more
27.
Save the planet – eat more kangaroo!
Scientific research really is amazing! Latest reports announced ...read more
28.
Mad about chocolate
It can be white, brown or black, it melts in the mouth ...read more
29.
A juicy proposition: Apple delights
There’s something wonderfully familiar and comforting about apples ...read more
30.
Lisbon – City of Many Faces
Wallpaper, the British cult magazine, recently included Lisbon ...read more
31.
Culinary Vienna
The Viennese simply don’t like being hungry. They love “their” cuisine ...read more
32.
Omelette
Probably the easiest egg dish in the world ...read more
33.
Marseille – beyond Africa
France’s second city is a multicultural mix of Provence and Africa ...read more
34.
Something fishy
The life of an anchovy or sardine is short ...read more
35.
A legenday dish
Hungarian cuisine is intertwined with the country’s folklore ...read more
36.
The marvel of Thai cuisine
Thai cooking is marvelled at as one of the most diverse in the world ...read more
37.
Schnitzel
Schnitzels vary from quick and easy, to complex and refined ...read more
38.
Fragrances of 1001 nights
Oriental cuisine is among the most sophisticated and richly aromatic ...read more
39.
Salad galore!
Dedicated cooks compose dishes like poems. The same is true to no lesser degree ...read more
40.
A flower for dessert
Flowers as a table decoration come as no surprise ...read more
41.
Everything Steamed
Cooking with steam is considered an especially gentle way of preparing food. Rightly so, as traditional Chinese cuisine ...read more
42.
Keeping Fit with Vitamins
Not long ago scientists were firmly convinced that they knew every vitamin ...read more
43.
Pasta per tutti!
Pasta for everyone: made from water or eggs and diverse kinds of flour ...read more
44.
Desserts – the sweet finale
Dessert is considered the pièce de résistance of any bill of fare ...read more
45.
Main thing starters
Whatever your sensual pleasure, anticipation always plays an important role ...read more
46.
Tutti frutti – fruit passion
Ever since Eve tasted the forbidden fruit from the tree ...read more
47.
Tomatoes – heavyweights of healthiness
Tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables in the world. These red, yellow ...read more
48.
Hot stuff!
Why do some people like their food spicy – so spicy that it brings tears ...read more
49.
Condiments – a certain something
They are the final touch: sauces, pesto and chutneys ...read more

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COOKING STORY
In the springtime the desire for fine, light and digestible meat dishes grows – served with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs.
Photography: Wolfgang Kowall
Nothing could be easier!
Fine, light and digestible meat dishes – served with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs.


Lamb, beef, veal, chicken and pork become more easily digestible by being gently cooked at low temperatures, either in the oven or by being lightly braised on the cooker. Fresh herbs provide a source of important vitamins and minerals and the meat contains essential proteins and energy-giving nutrients.


High-quality bioactive compounds are responsible for the aroma and taste of vegetables and strengthen the immune system. In tune with our yearning for bright colours, putting greater variety on our plates allows us to enjoy a better-balanced and healthier diet. It all comes down to having the right proportions.

Low-temperature cooking
In this particularly gentle method of cooking larger pieces of beef, pork, lamb and veal it’s necessary for the meat to be at room temperature. If it’s any colder it can take much longer to cook. In order to seal in the flavour, the meat is first seasoned or marinated and then sautéed on all sides using just a little oil.

It then goes into the oven and is slowly and gently cooked at a constant temperature of 80° C. This keeps the meat tender and juicy. Outstanding meat quality and a thermometer (e.g. from Miele) are however essential for best results. The thermometer indicates when the roast reaches its optimum core temperature of 70° C.