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    Oma Beek’s Apple Pie

    12 August 2022

    For the past few years I’ve baked an apple pie for my father-in-law’s birthday based on his mothers recipe with a few tweaks here and there.  Nothing beats the smell and taste of warm apple pie, I mean come on! Apples, butter, sugar, cinnamon, rum raisins, almonds paste and almond flakes, a dollop of freshly whipped cream…. So good! I struggled with the pastry a little today because we’re in…

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    12 August 2022 By Saffron
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    Tom Kha Gai

    3 August 2022
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    Bruschetta with Romanesco & Ansjovis

    24 July 2022
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    Super Easy Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

    26 June 2022
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    Rhubarb Roasted in a Vanilla and Orange Syrup with Sweet Yoghurt Mousse

    26 June 2022
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    Serrano Ham, Green Olive & Lemon Albondigas in a Tomato & Sherry Sauce

    26 June 2022
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    White Asparagus Pie with Warm Smoked Salmon

    22 May 2022
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    Sticky Garlic Honey Soy Meatballs with Charred Bimi

    18 April 2022
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    Velvety White Asparagus Soup

    15 April 2022
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    Harissa Baked Baby Potatoes, Cod, Cherry Tomatoes and White Asparagus with Mint Salsa

    11 April 2022
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    Easy Chinese Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry

    19 March 2022
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    Charred Red Bell Pepper Lentil Soup

    21 February 2022
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    Pappardelle with Madeira Mushroom Ragout, Burrata and Cress

    19 February 2022
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    Beer Braised Chicken with Lemony White Bean Purée

    12 February 2022
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    Pappardelle with Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks & Spicy Lamb Broth

    27 January 2022
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    Baked Potato with Charred Chicken Caesar Salad

    25 January 2022
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    Chocolate Pudding

    23 January 2022
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    Ayam Masak Sambal Tumis (Indonesian Stir Fried Spicy Chicken)

    23 January 2022
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    Cauliflower Steaks with Walnut, Caper & Lemon Salsa

    20 January 2022
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    Black Bean Chicken Stir Fry & Roasted Flour Sprouts

    20 January 2022
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    Tarte Tatin

    17 January 2022
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    Pea, Leek & Mint Soup with Egg and Ham

    17 January 2022
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    Portuguese Caldo Verde

    16 January 2022
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    Vietnamese Caramel Salmon with Bok Choy, Steamed Rice and Crispy Salmon Skin

    16 January 2022
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    Kangkung Pelecing (Water spinach in a spicy tomato & coconut sauce)

    16 January 2022
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    Ayam Taliwang Bakar (Lombok’s Spicy Grilled Chicken)

    16 January 2022
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    Garlicky Prawns & White Beans in Burst Tomato & Prawn Broth

    1 December 2021
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    Spiced Pear Galette

    1 November 2021
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    Potato & Leek Soup with Warm Smoked Salmon

    31 October 2021
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    Cha Gio (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls) with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

    31 October 2021
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    Slowcooker Chicken Laksa

    31 October 2021
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    Miso Glazed Aubergine with Soba Noodles & Crispy Fried Smoked Tofu

    5 October 2021
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    Aubergine & Mint Bruschetta

    18 August 2021
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    Pasta Pesto with Sautéed Nduya (Spicy Italian Sausage)

    11 August 2021
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    Aubergine, Courgette & Halloumi Skillet Bake with a Harissa Tomato Sauce & Lemony Bulgur

    9 August 2021
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    A Simple Fish Curry

    8 August 2021
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    Charred Romaine Lettuce with Burrata, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pine nuts, Basil and a Simple Vinaigrette

    8 August 2021
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    Chicken & Celery Stir Fry served with Brown Rice Stir Fry

    8 August 2021
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    Spaghetti a la Bagna Cauda with Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic Prawns

    8 August 2021
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    Bagna Cauda – Served with Roasted Beets, Grilled Asparagus and Grilled Lamb Chops

    8 August 2021
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    Passion Fruit Ice Cream Cake with Coconut Caramel and Sugar Coated Pistachio’s

    8 August 2021
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    Stuffed Peppers

    17 June 2021
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    Middle Eastern Focaccia

    15 June 2021
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    Portuguese Seafood Stew with Saffron

    6 June 2021
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    Mixed Mushroom Ragout in Puff Pastry Cups

    28 May 2021
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    Baked Cheesy Chicory (Witlof in Dutch)

    27 May 2021
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    Easy Mushroom Risotto with Crispy Sage

    20 May 2021
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    Miso Glazed Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)

    19 May 2021
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    Almond, Honey, Lemon & Thyme Cake

    13 May 2021
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    Crispy Smoked Salt & Pepper Tofu with Szechuan Noodle Stir Fry

    12 May 2021
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    Roasted Gnocchi, Sausage, Bimi, Tomatoes & Sage with a Cheesy Crème Fraîche Sauce

    9 May 2021
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    Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken with Steamed Sesame Broccoli

    7 May 2021
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    Fried Sea Bream with Lemon & Hazelnut Crumb

    5 May 2021
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    A Super Healthy Veggie Boost: Ratatouille!

    4 May 2021
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    Leek, Fennel and Garlic Confit with Lentils du Puy, Parsley & Dill

    4 May 2021
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    Simple Vegetable Fish Soup with Cheesy Garlic Bread

    2 May 2021
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    Lemon Orzo with Asparagus, Bimi, Crispy Pancetta and Crunchy Garlic Bread Crumbs

    29 April 2021
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    Szechuan Aubergine with Smashed Cucumber and White Rice

    26 April 2021
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    Smashed Cucumber with Soy Sauce, RiceWine Vinegar and Sesame Dressing

    26 April 2021
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    Plum & Blueberry Galette: The Ultimate Comfort Food

    25 April 2021
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    Simple Chicory (Witlof) Salad with Apple and a French Shallot Vinaigrette

    24 April 2021
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    White Asparagus – The Classic Way

    23 April 2021
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    Spaghetti with Sardines, Capers, Olives and Tomato Sauce

    22 April 2021
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    Ribboned Courgette Salad with Lemon Zest & Parmesan

    18 April 2021
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    Chickpea & Chorizo Stew with Poached Codfish

    18 April 2021
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    Miso Ramen Soup with Roasted Chicken, Shiitake & Paksoi

    16 April 2021
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    Chinese Steamed Pork & Prawn Dumplings

    14 April 2021
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    Grilled Entrecôte with Chimichurri Sauce

    7 April 2021
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    Spinach Courgette Soup

    6 April 2021
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    Almond, Lemon & Blueberry Cake

    5 April 2021
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    Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

    4 April 2021
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    Grilled Bimi with Crispy Chili Oil

    3 April 2021
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    Easy Oven Baked Trout en Papillote

    30 March 2021
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    Ottolenghi’s Blood Orange & Fennel Salad with Burrata

    28 March 2021
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    Easy Pasta Pesto with Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Pork Meatballs

    27 March 2021
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    Turkish Spinach & Feta Gözleme

    26 March 2021
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    Spinach & Lemon Risotto with Garlic Shrimp and Crunchy Bread Crumb Topping

    25 March 2021
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    Lamb Meatballs with Feta and Pomegranate Molasses

    23 March 2021
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    Stuffed Courgettes with a Pine Nuts, Oregano and Lemon Salsa

    22 March 2021
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    Chicken Miso Noodle Soup

    21 March 2021
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    Creamy Sun Dried Tomato & Parmesan Chicken in a Skillet (No Cream)

    20 March 2021
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    Vegan Jackfruit Rendang with Spicy Green Beans

    16 March 2021
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    Easy Millionaire’s Shortbread

    15 March 2021
  • Breakfast/ Lunch/ Sweet/ Vegetarian

    Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Pancakes

    12 March 2021
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    French Lentil Soup

    8 March 2021
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    No Mayo Coleslaw with Smoked Mackerel and Dill Potatoes

    7 March 2021
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    Garlic Mushroom Whole Wheat Quesadillas with Broccoli Spinach Soup

    3 March 2021
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    Mongolian Beef with Steamed Broccolini

    2 March 2021
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    Surinamese Jackfruit Roti with Potato Roti Pancakes, Stringbeans (Kousenband) and Pickled Mme. Jeanette

    26 February 2021
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    Thai Red Curry with Crispy Fried Cod Drizzled with Mint & Bird’s Eye Chili Sauce

    24 February 2021
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    Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken with White Wine & Lemon

    23 February 2021
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    Zuppa Toscana with Cannellini Beans, Russet Potatoes and Kale

    22 February 2021
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    Classic Lasagne with Basil and Béchamel Sauce

    20 February 2021
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    Roasted Honey & Lemon Glazed Carrots with Roasted Garlic, Thyme, Feta and Coriander

    17 February 2021
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    Spiced Red Lentil & Coconut Soup

    16 February 2021
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    Lemon & Ricotta Ravioli with Sautéed Cavolo Nero & Mixed Mushrooms

    15 February 2021
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    Jiaozi – Chinese Dumplings

    14 February 2021
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    Kimchi & Chicken Noodle Soup with Ramen Eggs

    12 February 2021
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    Roasted Fennel & Sourdough Gratin

    10 February 2021
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    Lamb Meatloaf with Tahini Yoghurt Sauce and Tomatoes with Mint

    10 February 2021
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    Lemon, Orange and Garlic Sautéed Green Beans

    9 February 2021
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    Cabbage with Ginger Cream and Numbing Oil

    8 February 2021
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    Pad Kee Mao – Thai Drunken Noodles

    3 February 2021
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    Mushroom Soup

    1 February 2021
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    Chocolate & Beetroot Cake with Sour Cream & Lemon Icing

    31 January 2021
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    Lentil & Beet Salad with Lemon, Honey & Mustard Dressing

    29 January 2021
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    Turkish Börek with Spinach & Feta

    29 January 2021
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    Hungarian Goulash with Fresh Crusty Bread

    24 January 2021
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    Sauerkraut with Crispy Pastrami, Potatoes and Mustard Gravy

    23 January 2021
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    Brothy Chickpeas with Spinach and Cheesy Toast

    20 January 2021
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    Irish Seafood Chowder

    17 January 2021
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    Crispy Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes with Garlic and Thyme

    16 January 2021
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    Thai Green Vegetable Curry from Leftover Broccoli Soup

    15 January 2021
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    Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce and Toasted Hazelnuts

    14 January 2021
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    Simple Lemon & Caper Butter Sauce

    13 January 2021
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    Banana Date Bread with Lemon Drizzle

    12 January 2021
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    Green Shakshuka with Leek, Fennel and Spinach

    6 January 2021
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    Teriykai Glazed Salmon with Grilled Bimi

    6 January 2021
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    Vanilla Ice-cream with Miso Caramel, Toasted Hazelnuts and Strawberries

    4 January 2021
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    Crispy Skin Chicken Cacciatore

    31 December 2020
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    Asian Scallop Ceviche

    30 December 2020
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    Bossche Bollen (Dutch Chocolate Eclairs)

    22 December 2020
  • Dutch recipes/ Lunch/ Pork/ Snacks & Fingerfood

    Brabantse Worstenbroodjes (Sausage rolls)

    22 December 2020
  • Breakfast/ Lunch/ Sweet/ Vegetarian

    Sourdough Pear Pancakes

    20 December 2020
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    Spinach & Courgette Quiche served with Curried Minced Beef

    18 December 2020
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    Crispy Smoked Tofu & Stir Fried Vegetables with Black Bean Sauce and Soba Noodles

    17 December 2020
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    Tagliatelle with Creamy Garlic, Lemon & Nutmeg Spinach served with Pan Seared Salmon

    16 December 2020
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    Thai Penang Chicken Curry

    16 December 2020
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    Bosnian Dolma’s – Stuffed Green Peppers

    13 December 2020
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    Kung Pao Chicken Wings

    9 December 2020
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    Pasteis de Nata

    6 December 2020
  • Dinner/ European recipes/ Fish & Seafood/ Oven dishes

    Bacalao – Salted Cod Fish Stew

    6 December 2020
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    Steamed Ginger, Soy & Lime Cod Fish

    2 December 2020
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    Ramen Eggs

    30 November 2020
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    Koriander & Mint Chutney

    28 November 2020
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    Nalli Nihari – Indian Slow cooked Lamb Stew

    27 November 2020
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    Wrinkly Apple Pie Sauce

    25 November 2020
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    Homemade Mentsuyu – Japanese Soup Base

    24 November 2020
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    Prawn Wonton & Ramen Soup with Ramen Eggs and Charred Paksoi

    23 November 2020
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    Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

    22 November 2020
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    Grilled Dry Aged Ribeye with Crispy Potatoes, Charred Spring Onions and Shallot-Garlic Butter

    21 November 2020
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    Perfectly Soft Boiled Egg

    20 November 2020
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    Sweet Potato, Courgette & Halloumi Fritters with a Lime, Honey, Koriander Dressing

    19 November 2020
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    Fish & Chips, Mushy Peas and Tartar Sauce

    18 November 2020
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    Mushroom Risotto with Crispy Garlic, Mozzarella and Pesto

    18 November 2020
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    Pizza’s with Homemade Pesto and Tomato Sauce

    16 November 2020
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    Lasagne Bolognese

    13 November 2020
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    Quick Cucumber Pickles

    12 November 2020
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    Horseradish & Beetroot Salad served with Potato Salad, Smoked Mackerel and Dill Pickles

    11 November 2020
  • Dessert/ Oven dishes/ Sweet/ Vegetarian

    Puff Pastry Apple Pie

    11 November 2020
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    Crispy Baked Chicken wings with a Spicy Honey & Soy Glaze

    9 November 2020
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    Sambal Badjak

    7 November 2020
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    Mapo Ragù – Korean Spicy Minced Pork

    6 November 2020
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    Sambal Goreng Telor (Spicy Boiled Eggs) with Green Beans

    6 November 2020
  • Dinner/ Fish & Seafood

    Bacon Wrapped Cod with Baby Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables and Butter Parsley Garlic Sauce

    4 November 2020
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    Crackly Top Brownie Cookies with Sea Salt and White Chocolate Chips

    1 November 2020
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    Creamy Miso Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Puff Pastry Pie

    29 October 2020
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    Baked Macaroni & Cheese

    22 October 2020
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    Five-Spice Seared Duck Breast with Sesame & Soy Stir Fried Broccoli and Steamed Rice

    18 October 2020
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    Surinamese Chicken Curry with Potato filled Roti

    15 October 2020
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    No Bake Yoghurt Cheesecakes with Raspberry Coulis, Blackberries and a Granola Crust

    14 October 2020
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    Miso, Ginger, Coconut & Butternut Squash Soup with Sautéed Mushrooms

    12 October 2020
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    Saté Lilit with Nasi Goreng, Sambal Ikan Bilis, Saté Sauce and a Fried Egg

    10 October 2020
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    Sautéed Brussel Sprouts, Pan Fried Salmon and Crispy Oven Potatoes.

    7 October 2020
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    Pan Fried Gnocchi with Basil Cream Sauce and Grilled Chicken

    6 October 2020
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    Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Soup served with Persillade & Crispy Chorizo

    5 October 2020
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    Miso-Glazed Smoked Tofu and Vegetables

    4 October 2020
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    Super easy and healthy Whole-wheat & Kefir Blueberry Pancakes

    4 October 2020
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    Creamy Mushroom Soup

    2 October 2020
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    Stir Fried Black Pepper Chicken, Shiitake Mushrooms and Peas in the Pod

    2 October 2020
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    Chicory & Cheese Stamppot with Meatballs and Gravy

    1 October 2020
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    Pork & Prawn Wontons with Spicy Dipping Sauce

    30 September 2020
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    Nasi lemak with Sambal Ikan Bilis and Sambal Tumis Sotong

    29 September 2020
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    Sambal Ikan Bilis (Malaysian Asnjovis Sambal)

    27 September 2020
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    Braised Pork & Fennel Ragù served with Homemade Pappardelle

    25 September 2020
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    Chinese Scallion Pancakes

    21 September 2020
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    Cucumber Wakame Salad with Amuzu Dressing

    21 September 2020
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    Easy Skillet Honey, Mustard and Lemon Chicken served with Sautéed Chilli Cavolo Nero

    17 September 2020
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    Saag Paneer

    16 September 2020
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    Spicy & Smokey Octopus Tomato Stew with Cannellini Beans

    15 September 2020
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    Fish Taco’s with Koriander-Lime Coleslaw & Chipotle-Lime yoghurt sauce.

    13 September 2020
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    Thai Penang Beef & Aubergine Curry

    11 September 2020
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    Stuffed Aubergine with Lamb, Grilled Vegetables and Couscous Salad

    9 September 2020
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    Broccoli & Spinach Soup with Toasted Tortillas & Parmesan Crisps

    7 September 2020
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    Pickled Veggies

    6 September 2020
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    Vietnamese Banh Mi with Leftover Roasted Chicken

    6 September 2020
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    Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

    5 September 2020
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    Vietnamese Roasted Chicken served with Sautéed Baby Bok Choy

    4 September 2020
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    Baked Pork Sausages, Apples and Potatoes served with Apple Cider Braised Fennel

    1 September 2020
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    Luscious Lekkere Lemon bars

    29 August 2020
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    Grilled Mozzarella, Pesto and Cherry Tomato Sandwich.

    28 August 2020
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    Pasta Pesto!

    26 August 2020
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    Szechuan Bang Bang Chicken

    25 August 2020
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    French toast made from Frisian Sugar Loaf (Sûkerbôle)

    23 August 2020
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    Classic Bouillabaise with Rouille and Garlic Croutons

    23 August 2020
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    Shrimp stock – great as a base for many dishes!

    22 August 2020
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    Roasted Carrots and Asparagus in a Honey Cumin Glaze

    10 August 2020
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    Lentil Salad with Warm Smoked Salmon, Goats Cheese and Poached Egg

    10 August 2020
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    Yoghurt Popsicles: Forest Fruit and Banana-Pomegranate Molasses

    9 August 2020
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    Grilled Courgette and Asparagus, Lemon Ricotta with Honey Chili Hazelnuts

    8 August 2020
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    Shrimp Croquettes with Flash Fried Herbs and Mustard Mayo

    7 August 2020
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    Courgette, Ricotta & Lemon Zest Pie in a Parmesan Crust with Smoked Salmon

    5 August 2020
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    Grilled Garlicky Polenta served with Caponata

    4 August 2020
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    Asian Chili Oil

    2 August 2020
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    Lemper Ayam – Indonesian Sticky Rice Rolls filled with Spicy Chicken

    2 August 2020
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    Sparkling Verveine Iced Tea with Rosemary infused Honey

    1 August 2020
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    Classic Caesar Salad

    1 August 2020
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    Oven Semi-Dried Cherry Tomatoes

    11 July 2020
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    Tempeh Sambal Goreng

    3 July 2020
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    Grilled Goats Cheese with Candied Pecans and Couscous Salad

    1 July 2020
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    Ricotta Gnocchi and Cherry Tomato, Basil & Garlic Infused Sauce

    22 June 2020
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    Lemons! Lemon Salt and Lemon Cordial

    21 June 2020
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    Roasted Potatoes & Veggies with Pan Fried Salmon

    20 June 2020
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    Curry from Leftover Soup with Grilled Vegetables & Lemon Chicken Thighs

    19 June 2020
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    Courgette-Broccoli Soup with Flatbread 2 ways

    17 June 2020
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    Fennel, orange and parsley salad seasoned with lemon salt

    15 June 2020
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    Oma Sonja’s Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream

    14 June 2020
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    Braised Chicory, Couscous Salad and Grilled Halloumi

    11 June 2020
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    6 June 2020
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3 August 2022

Bruschetta with Romanesco & Ansjovis

24 July 2022

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26 June 2022

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Oma Beek’s Apple Pie

For the past few years I’ve baked an apple pie for my father-in-law’s birthday based on his mothers recipe with a few tweaks here and there. 

Nothing beats the smell and taste of warm apple pie, I mean come on! Apples, butter, sugar, cinnamon, rum raisins, almonds paste and almond flakes, a dollop of freshly whipped cream…. So good!

I struggled with the pastry a little today because we’re in a heatwave in Amsterdam at the moment. The pie is as pretty as I had hoped but of so tasty!

Oh a nice, little side note, the table cloth was embroidered by my own Oma Sonja ;-)

See the link in my bio for the recipe!

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Vietnamese Bo La Lot: Marinated Pork & Beef Wrappe Vietnamese Bo La Lot: Marinated Pork & Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves

I wanted to bring something different to share to a BBQ so I decided to make something Vietnamese. Next to lemongrass chicken skewers I made these little parcels of goodness, oh wow they were a hit, they brought me straight back to the streets of Vietnam!

The beef and pork mince is flavoured lemongrass, shallot, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Then wrapped in betel leaves (use cabbage if you can’t find these in your Asian supermarket), thread them onto skewers and then grill for 3-4 minutes on both sides until nicely charred and cooked through. 

I served them in baby gem leaves with some rice noodles, chopped roasted peanuts, a drizzle of Nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce consisting of fish sauce, palm sugar, chilis, garlic and lime juice) and a small dollop of hoisin peanut butter sauce (my addition, not traditional).

I’m bringing these to every BBQ from now on!

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Asparagus & Mint Risotto with Smokey Bacon and Lem Asparagus & Mint Risotto with Smokey Bacon and Lemon Zest Garlic Crumbs

Mint is one amazing herb, it can literally be used in hundreds of recipes. A refreshing drink? Add mint! A nice soup? Blend in some mint for flavour! A dessert? Add some mint! A salad? You’re missing mint! Risotto? Mint is the missing ingredient! 

I bought a little plant from the supermarket a month or 2 back and now it’s grown into a little green monster, it’s super strong and just keeps on going. 

I added it to this asparagus risotto dish, finely shredded and mixed through at the end. I promise you it works, try it!

Oh, and another great ingredient for soups, pasta’s, salads - you name it - is bread crumbs toasted in olive oil, garlic granules and finished off with lemon zest.

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Tom Kha Gai Man oh man I love soup. I used to be Tom Kha Gai

Man oh man I love soup. I used to be a Soup Sister, together with one of my besties I sold soup at markets and events. Soups of all kinds, simple vegetable soups, more elaborate stewy soups, from scratch chicken soups. Finished off with lovely toppings like roasted garlic, koriander, basil oil, croutons, grilled chicken, feta etc. Soup must be the most versatile dish of them all. 

Strange that we actually never made Tom Kha Gai, to be honest I had no idea it was so simple. Not sure why I’m surprised, most Thai dishes are super simple with super fresh ingredients.

This authentic Tom Kha Gai, inspired by @seonkyounglongest is done within 20 minutes, including all the chopping! So what’s stopping you, get souping!

For the recipe see the link in my bio!

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Penne with a sauce of Tomato, Basil, Sausage and R Penne with a sauce of Tomato, Basil, Sausage and Ricotta

What a great one pot wonder! Also great to make ahead of time (just add the ricotta just before serving)

This recipe is inspired by a dish from @foodfromclaudnine but then adjusted to the ingredients I had at home 😉

I started by sautéing an onion and garlic in a good glug of olive oil, then I added some broken up sausage meat and fried that off until starting to go crispy. I added some fresh oregano, 2 whole branches of basil and ± 500g quartered cocktail tomatoes. Season with a pepper, salt, a teaspoon of sugar and some chili (fresh or dried, whatever you prefer). 

Let bubble away until the juice of the tomatoes create a golden sauce, a sauce which is infusing with the basil. Let simmer for ± 15 minutes. Remove the basil and add the ricotta. Give it a good stir and mix through your al dente pasta until well coated. 

Serve with some fresh basil, some extra ricotta and chili flakes. Yum!

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Chicken Parmigiana with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Chicken Parmigiana with Roasted Baby Potatoes and  Haricots Vert (and Mayo)
 
Mondays, blegh, I never know what to cook. I’m never in the mood to cook but always in the mood to eat something nice to kick off the week. This is one of those dishes that ticks all the boxes: Low effort to whip together, great taste and super comforting, even feeling a bit healthy.
 
I started by halving and roasting the baby potatoes, coated in olive oil, pepper and salt at 200°C for 25 minutes. The last 8 minutes I added the haricots vert, so they cook through but stayed crunchy. I hate soggy veggies.
 
To coat the chicken breasts I usually use a mix of flour, egg and then seasoned parmesan bread crumbs. But….. Rob had eaten the eggs for lunch and I was too lazy to go out again. I skipped the flour and eggs and just pressed the parmesan bread crumbs firmly into the chicken breasts, it worked a charm!
 
Serve with a slice of lemon and a dollop of mayo and you’ve got a great Monday evening meal!
 

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Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs I was working this Sat Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs 

I was working this Saturday so I couldn’t join another one of @julienmaingois ‘s amazing BBQ’s in the park, but luckily, the great guy that Julien is, he saved me a piece of beef short rib. 

I just had it now as a little snack and it was ridiculous. I mean this guy really knows how to prepare meat! Slowly cooked in a sous vide until perfection and then pan fried on all sides until crispy, sprinkled with some rosemary and flakey sea salt. Oh my….

The meat was ordered at @inamood.nl , great quality meat! 

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Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup with Miso and Ginger Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup with Miso and Ginger and Miso Glazed Mushrooms

A warming soup with summer vegetables for a rainy summer day. The heat of the ginger gives a nice warmth, the roasted carrots, fennel and garlic add a deep, dark and sweet note, the miso glazed mushrooms add just the right amount of umami and bite.  A great warming summer soup!

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Linguine with Bottarga & Lemon Friends brought s Linguine with Bottarga & Lemon 

Friends brought some bottarga over from Sardinia a few months ago, I was waiting for a special occasion to cook with it. The special occasions kept being moved so I found that this normal Saturday was special enough. 

I actually wanted to make linguine vongole with bottarga but the vongole was sold out everywhere so I decided to just keep it in it’s purest form and make it all about the bottarga. 

The subtle seafood flavour is just delicious. First I infused a good glue of olive oil with crushed garlic by slowly letting it simmer away for 10 minutes. Then I added chili flakes and let bubble away for 30 seconds. Take off from the heat and add a good amount of finely grated bottarga to the hot garlicky oil. Stir well so the bottarga can dissolve a bit. 

I cooked the linguine in less water than I usually do, this way the pasta water is extra starchy and great to thicken the sauce with. When the pasta is done I whisked about 1 cup of pasta water through the bottarga to create a creamy sauce. 

Seasoned with salt, pepper, parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, some extra bottarga grated over the top and you're good to go. Sooooo good! I served it with a simple tomato salad, a perfect regular Saturday meal.

Thanks @michelesecchiphotography and Garance for the bottarga!

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Bruschetta with Romanesco & Ansjovis A great litt Bruschetta with Romanesco & Ansjovis

A great little make-ahead appetizer which is put together within 15 minutes. What a tasty little dish! The earthy romanesco goes so well with the ansjovis, At first glance it might feel that that ansjovis will be overpowering, but it adds just the right amount of salty notes and blends in amazingly with the romanesco. Truly delicious. 
I love going to the farmers market on Saturdays, I always come across (and buy) way too many things. But that taste is just so much better!

There’s a great little bread stall on the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam, I was looking for a baguette to make these bruschetta but then I this amazing focaccia caught my eye: shiny and crunch crust, studded with rosemary and salt flakes and amazingly puffy! So… no bruschetta from baguette tonight, but from toasted focaccia instead! But feel free to use the bread you like of course ;-)

The recipe is from the cookbook Venice from the chef Russel Norman (owner of @polpo_restaurants ). I used Romanesco instead of Broccoli, but it will taste pretty much the same.

For the recipe see the link in my bio!

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Crispy Chili Beef with Bok Choy & Steamed Rice Ya Crispy Chili Beef with Bok Choy & Steamed Rice

Yay! A new Chinese dish which is an absolute winner. You do need a few ingredients but I had everything in my pantry, so all I needed to get was the beef and the bok choy. I would really recommend in slowly building up you pantry with some staple ingredients so you can make what you want when you feel like it without having to go to a speciality store. 

Anyway, what is it? Beef strips marinaded in an onion, garlic and soy sauce paste, then coated in potato starch and deep fried in a wok for a few minutes until crispy. The sauce is a mix of honey, soy sauce, hoisin, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and rice vinegar.

When the sauce is bubbling, thicken it with some corn starch and add the crispy beef, toss to coat and serve immediately. Sprinkle some fresh chilis and spring onion over the top and I promise you you wish you would have made more!

Recipe inspired by @allwaysdelicious 

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Asparagus, Courgette & Pea Risotto with Smokey Bac Asparagus, Courgette & Pea Risotto with Smokey Bacon

I love green asparagus in the summer! I picked up a bunch at our local farmers market last weekend and since the temperatures have reached epic summer heights I felt it was time to make an epic summer dish. Simple, but oh so tasty. 

The trick to a good risotto? Steaming hot stock! For the stock I boiled some left over asparagus peelings I had in the freezer from earlier this spring. I added some pepper corns, a bay leaf and a chicken stock cube for extra flavour and simmered it for 20 minutes. 

In a large high rimmed pan fry off some smokey bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and sauté a finely chopped shallot and garlic in the bacon juices and some extra olive oil. 

Add the arborio risotto rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with the oily onion garlic mix. Deglaze with a good glue of white wine and when reduced add in some grated courgette for extra bite and flavour.

The courgette will pretty much disintegrate but will definitely add something extra even if it’s just the fact that it’s extra veggies ;-) Now it’s time to add the stock one ladle at a time, adding more each time the previous scoop has been soaked up by the rice. This will take ± 25 minutes, you need some patience. 

Add some the raw asparagus in for the last 2-3 minutes together with some grated parmesan, stir carefully until the parmesan has melted. For the last minute add the peas. Super easy!

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20 minute Creamy Tomato & Spinach Sauce with Orzo 20 minute Creamy Tomato & Spinach Sauce with Orzo

Home alone today which usually means I order sushi, but I’ve been researching a few recipes for one of my projects so I thought I’d give it a try. Most of the time I can imagine a dish in my head, how the flavours and textures come together and I love it when it turns out as planned!

This little dish is so super simple and comes together while the orzo boiling, great for an easy Sunday or a busy weeknight.

Start by panfrying the salmon in some olive oil, ± 5-6 minutes until just cooked through and browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside. In that same pan sauté a finely chopped onion and thinly sliced garlic. After about 2 minutes add a handful of halved cherry tomatoes. Let bubble away until the skins start to burst. You can help them along a bit by squishing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon so the juices come free, ± 3-4 minutes.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of Sun-dried tomato tapenade (aka pesto Rosso) and give it a good mix. In the meantime drain the orzo but save some of the pasta water. 

To the tomato mix add 2-3 tablespoons or creme fraiche and give it a good stir. Pour in some pasta water to loosen it up and to create a rich sauce. Just before serving add in a few handfuls of spinach and mix until wilted, ± 1 minute and then you’re ready t serve!

Inspired by a recipe from @anna_s_table 

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Steamed Artichoke with Lemon, Dijon and Mayo Dippi Steamed Artichoke with Lemon, Dijon and Mayo Dipping Sauce

Artichoke, a true summer delicacy. One of those ingredients that people shy away from to make themselves, but which is oh so easy to prepare!

You can boil them in water, but I prefer to steam them together with some bay leaves, crushed garlic and a slice of lemon. This way no flavour gets lost!

Of course you also need a dipping sauce, I love keeping it simple: mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, crushed black pepper and a drop of water to loosen it up a bit. Et Voila! Summer on a plate!

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Roasted Honey & Lemon Glazed Carrots with Roasted Roasted Honey & Lemon Glazed Carrots with Roasted Garlic, Thyme, Feta and Coriander

What a mouthful for such a simple dish! I bought a bunch of carrots a few days ago without really having a plan what to make with them yet. Roasting must be one of my favourite ways to cook carrots, I love the charred pointy end bits, the crispy green tops and of course the carrots themselves.

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Broccoli & Mint Soup with Ricotta and Smoked Salmo Broccoli & Mint Soup with Ricotta and Smoked Salmon

We love broccoli soup, we eat it pretty much weekly. Which also means that I need to mix it around now and then. Today I decided to add fresh mint from the garden and serve it with creamy ricotta and wild smoked salmon. The result? A lovely summery vitamin packed soup. Served with tomato salsa on crunchy Turkish bread. Yum!

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Broccoli & Mint Soup with Ricotta and Smoked Salmo Broccoli & Mint Soup with Ricotta and Smoked Salmon

We love broccoli soup, we eat it pretty much weekly. Which aldi means that I need to mix it around now and then. Today I decided to add fresh mint from the garden and serve it with creamy ricotta and wild smoked salmon. The result? A lovely summery vitamin packed soup. Served with tomato salsa on crunchy Turkish bread. Yum!

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Red Lentil, Tomatoes and Red Peppers Soup served w Red Lentil, Tomatoes and Red Peppers Soup served with Quick Flatbread Pizzas

A comforting soup, with Middle Eastern flavours and packed with vegetables. Perfect for a summer week day, or a winter weekend day or an autumn afternoon, whenever really! 

I served it with flatbread pizza's, which are basically just (whole wheat) flatbreads topped with grated cheese, fresh oregano, pepper, salt and olive oil and roasted for 5-7 minutes until crispy and cheesy.

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Chicken Piccata Pan-fried succulent chicken, with Chicken Piccata

Pan-fried succulent chicken, with a buttery lemon and caper gravy, truly finger licking good! I served it with smashed potatoes and steamed green beans, a perfect combo.

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