Hi! My name is Saffron. I’m from Amsterdam, a freelance photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, culinary photographer and beekeeper on the weekends. I’m a passionate cook and lover of all things food. With this site I’d like to share my passion and knowledge and maybe even inspire you to go on an adventurous food journey as well.
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Continue ReadingThis is one of those dishes that by just adjusting a few ingredients you can make it as seasonal as you want: Asparagus for spring, pumpkin for summer, mushrooms fro autumn and kale for winter, all of course served with crispy pancetta and crunch bread crumbs. I always have a jar of breadcrumbs lying around (see notes), a perfect no-food-waste addition to your dishes. I love to fry it up in some olive oil, add some flavourings like garlic, chili, thyme, parsley whatever you have lying around and then use it on soups, salads, pasta’s. Yum! Why You’ll Love This…
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Continue ReadingWild Garlic and Lemon Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto di Parma is indulgent, tasty and relaxing to make. Risotto is my go-to dish when I have the time but want zero fuss. Just a glass of wine in one hand, a wooden spoon in the other, music playing in the background—no…
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Continue ReadingA perfect autumnal dessert (or lunch, in my case!). This Spiced Pear Galette is everything you want in a cosy, seasonal bake—flaky, buttery pastry, tender caramelised pears, and warm, fragrant spices. Best of all? It’s incredibly easy to make. Since I already had pie crust in my freezer, all I…
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Continue ReadingRoasted aubergine soup packed with other veggies is one of my go to recipes when I’m in the mood for a ton of vegetables but I’m also very lazy. The aubergines and vegetables get roasted and then blended with stock, that’s it! Silky, smoky, and full of warmth, it’s a…
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Continue ReadingSweet, savoury, silky, fluffy, crispy little pillows, this dish of Pumpkin & Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Crispy Sage has it all! Combined with brown butter crispy sage, we all know this is a match made in heaven! It doesn’t take a huge amount of time to make but in…
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Continue ReadingOne Pot Braised Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew is comfort in a bowl. There’s something undeniably comforting about a pot of slow-braised chicken and hearty root vegetables simmering away on the stove. This dish is rustic, simple, and packed with deep, warming flavors—perfect for chilly evenings or when you just…