An unforgettable experience

A culinary journey with Marlene®

In spring 2024, we invited all Marlene® fans to share their most creative recipes with us. From all the entries received, a special jury chose five winners, who were given the opportunity to experience a unique culinary journey in South Tyrol. The most eagerly awaited moment? The gala dinner: together with the famous three Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler, the winners transformed their recipes into an unforgettable five-course menu. A perfect ending to a journey of taste.

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Starter

Ellen Maria Dijkman

Ellen leads the way in our quintet of winners, offering a truly refined starter: smoked mackerel with Granny Smith.

Sometimes, the simplest ideas are also the best. Mackerel is very popular in the Netherlands, which is why Ellen came up with an idea for a simple, yet brilliant idea for a starter: why not pair it with the crunchiness of a Granny Smith apple? The result is a delight that captivates at first taste.
Marlene® apples have great sentimental value for Ellen, especially associated with her childhood. In the small Dutch village where her grandparents lived, the family owned several orchards full of apple trees, which were the gathering place for the whole family, where they would meet to pick the fruit and spend unforgettable moments together.

Recipe

Smoked mackerel with Granny Smith

Ingredients

serves 4

Ingredients

1 Marlene® Granny Smith apple
1 smoked mackerel fillet
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 shallot
Fresh dill
Pepper
Salt

Recipe

Smoked mackerel with Granny Smith

Preparation

Cut the smoked mackerel into small pieces or strips. For the cream, mix the lemon juice, horseradish, chopped shallots, mayonnaise and half of the Granny Smith apple cut into cubes. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.

Presentation

Pour the mackerel cream into a bowl. Decorate with a “Mimosa” garnish of Granny Smith apple cubes and fresh dill.