Potatoes

Here is a pretty much foolproof way to pan-fry potatoes: Use a non-stick pan with a tight-fitting lid.

On our vacation in Germany, my wife had a salmon fillet with a rösti crust in a restaurant. It was very good, so I tried to cook the dish here at home. It worked at the first attempt!

This potato and pumpkin soup is the result of a little experimentation. It is made from potatoes and pumpkin puree, fresh ginger, onions, carrots, bacon and celery. It is mildly spicy from ginger and cayenne. For me, the soup truly captures the spirit of the fall season.