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 ReadingClassic Spaghetti Bolognese has always been a crowd pleaser, comfort food in a bowl. I’ve been cooking for a customer via the foundation Thuisgekookt for a few weeks now. My customer, Martin, can’t cook for himself anymore and his partner needs some help a few nights in the week to…
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Continue ReadingAyam Smoor – Indonesian Ketjap Chicken is comfort food at its best—tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet soy sauce with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It’s the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma and gets even better the next day. Serve it…
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Continue ReadingSpinach, Feta & Ricotta Rolls with Mint & Dill: All the best classic flavours rolled up into flavour bomb bites with a flakey, crispy coating, seasoned with sesame and nigella seeds. These golden parcels are packed with a rich, herby spinach, feta, and ricotta filling, creating the perfect balance of…
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Continue ReadingGooey, cheesy, savoury, and oh-so-comforting—this Mac & Cheese with Kale & Smokey Bacon takes a classic favourite to the next level. The creamy, mustardy béchamel sauce is loaded with a rich blend of mozzarella, boeren belegen (Dutch cheese), parmesan, and ricotta, creating a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The addition of kale…
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Continue ReadingCoq au Vin Blanc with Creamy Garlic Celeriac Mash—a comforting, flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for a relaxed Sunday meal. Oven-roasted chicken thighs are slowly stewed in a rich, silky white wine gravy, infused with aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, mushrooms, and leeks. The result? Tender, juicy chicken in a beautifully…
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Continue ReadingOven-Stewed Fennel, Tomatoes & White Beans with Poached Cod—a simple, wholesome, and deeply flavourful one-pot dish that’s perfect for an easy yet nourishing meal. Sweet fennel, juicy tomatoes, and creamy white beans slowly stew together in the oven, allowing their flavours to meld into a rich, aromatic sauce. In the…
