Avocado Smoked Salmon Salad w/ Dijon Honey Vinaigrette
October 8, 2025
Mixed greens with avocado, cucumber and smoked salmon, scattered with feta and dressed in a lemon, honey and Dijon vinaigrette with fresh dill.
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Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
October 6, 2025
Muhammara, the Syrian dip of roasted red peppers and toasted walnuts blended with pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper and sumac. Serve with pita.
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
September 20, 2025
Rice vermicelli with shredded roast chicken, carrots and herbs in a fish sauce and sambal dressing, topped with peanuts and Fresno chiles.
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni with Lemon & Spicy Tomato Sauce
September 7, 2025
Cannelloni tubes filled with ricotta, spinach and three cheeses, baked in a spicy tomato sauce and brightened with fresh lemon juice and basil.
Frutti di Mare Spaghetti (Seafood Spaghetti) Recipe
September 6, 2025
Spaghetti tossed with clams, mussels, king prawns and squid in garlic, white wine and arrabiata, finished with herbs and lemon. Serves a crowd.
Tom Kha with Green Curry Base
September 2, 2025
A quick coconut soup that blends leftover green curry sauce with tom yum kha paste, prawns and vegetables, plus from-scratch and other variations.
Fresh Chimichurri Salsa
September 1, 2025
A hand-chopped chimichurri salsa of parsley, garlic, oregano and paprika loosened with apple cider vinegar and olive oil, for meats and veg.
Prawn Avocado Mango Salad with Sumac Chili Dressing
August 29, 2025
Cooked tiger prawns with cubed mango and avocado over butter lettuce, finished with a sumac, lime and chili dressing and toasted pistachios.
Pearl Couscous Salad with Grilled Salmon & Mint-Lime Dressing
August 24, 2025
A pearl couscous salad with flaked grilled salmon, radish, cucumber and apple, tossed in a buttermilk dressing with lime, mint and Dijon.
The healthiest and tastiest Granola you’ll ever eat
August 18, 2025
A homemade granola with oats, nuts, vanilla bean and orange honey, baked then split into three batches: coconut, dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Moroccan Beef Stew with Red Lentils And Black Jasmin Rice
August 17, 2025
A Moroccan beef stew with red lentils, warming spices, apricots and honey, served over black jasmine rice. The lentils thicken it beautifully.
The Tastiest Polish Sausage Sourdough Sandwich You’ll Ever Make
August 15, 2025
A Polish sausage sandwich on fresh sourdough with Wiejska or Podwawelska, Sarebska mustard, tomato, lettuce and gherkins, grilled until crisp.
Spicy Gochugaru Cucumber Salad
August 15, 2025
A quick spicy gochugaru cucumber salad with soy, garlic, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Salt the cucumbers, toss, and let the flavours meld.
Fermented food: Beetroot Sourdough Drink
March 8, 2024
Four beetroots, water, salt and a week on the counter make a tangy, probiotic-rich drink. Here’s the ferment, its betalains, and how to cook with it.
Why is kimchi so healthy + recipe
January 27, 2024
Lactic-acid bacteria, not vinegar, do the work in kimchi, building probiotics and freeing up nutrients. The science, the kimjang tradition, and a recipe.
Fish Tacos Recipe
December 6, 2022
Fish tacos with seasoned white fish and prawns on corn tortillas, topped with cabbage, avocado and a spicy lime crema sauce.
Muhammara w/ Pomegranate And Walnuts
November 18, 2022
Muhammara, the roasted red pepper and walnut dip from Aleppo, blended with pomegranate molasses, cumin and lemon for a sweet, smoky spread.
Butter Chicken
November 10, 2022
A lighter butter chicken recipe with yogurt-marinated chicken in a spiced tomato and cream sauce, served with naan. A fitting Halloween dish.
Roasted Cod With Pea, Edamame And Asparagus Risotto
May 27, 2022
A recipe for roasted skin-on cod served over a creamy risotto of pea, edamame and asparagus, finished with Parmesan and fresh greens.
How to make a chilli oil
April 17, 2022
A quick chili oil recipe: simmer crushed dried peppers in neutral oil with a pinch of salt, then bottle and use within a month.
Tzatziki
December 17, 2021
A simple tzatziki recipe using Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, mint and dill for a fresh Greek dip you can make at home.
Baba Ganoush
December 15, 2021
A baba ganoush recipe built on roasted aubergine, tahini, garlic and lemon, blended into a smooth dip to serve with pita and raw vegetables.
Mango Coconut Chicken Curry
December 1, 2021
A creamy mango coconut chicken curry recipe pairing sweet mango with chicken, yellow curry powder, ginger and coconut milk, served over rice.
Eggs Benedict
November 26, 2021
An eggs Benedict recipe with poached eggs, parma ham and homemade hollandaise, served on from-scratch English muffins for a proper brunch at home.
Eggplant Parmigiana
November 23, 2021
A classic eggplant parmigiana recipe layering fried aubergine with tomato passata, basil, parmesan and mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling.
Summer Rolls w/ Peanut Sauce
November 8, 2021
A fresh summer rolls recipe with rice paper, vermicelli, shrimp and crisp veg, served with a quick peanut sauce. Easily made vegetarian or with pork.
Caramelised Onion Chutney
October 8, 2021
A sweet and sticky caramelised onion chutney recipe that makes one litre, ideal alongside any cheeseboard, and keeps for six to twelve months.
Guacamole
October 4, 2021
A simple guacamole recipe using fresh avocado, lime, tomato, onion and coriander, with optional peperoncino and cumin, ready in just a few steps.
Homemade Granola
September 28, 2021
A simple homemade granola recipe with rolled oats, nuts, coconut oil and honey, plus baking and storage tips for clumpy, golden clusters.
How To Make A Charcuterie Board
January 20, 2021
How to build a charcuterie board, choosing the board, then slicing meats and cheeses and arranging fruit, nuts, dips and crackers around them.
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