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 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…
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Continue ReadingFennel Sausage in a Tomato, Fennel & Parmesan Broth with White Beans and Cavolo Nero is a lovely Italian brothy soup filled with veggies. It is packed with flavour. Amazing with some toasted bread to soak up the juices. I used a parmesan rind which I stored in the freezer…
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Continue ReadingVegetable Packed Aubergine Lasagne is a think of goodness. Silky smooth and charred roasted aubergines layered with a classic tomato sauce and lasagne leaves, topped with cheesy mozzarella mixed with bread crumbs. Super healthy and super comfy. I know a lot of recipes call for salting aubergine in advance but…
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Continue ReadingSunchoke and Potato Soup with Fennel and Crispy Bacon & Kale is such a great wintery soup. If you like sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes or aardperen in Dutch) then now is your time! They’re only available a short period of time per year. Such a great artichoke-y flavour,…
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Continue ReadingOh yay for autumn! Yay for root vegetables. Sweet, savoury, earthy goodness, I just can’t get enough! One of my favourites has to be Smashed Crispy Roasted Parsnips. These parsnips are first parboiled, then roasted and THEN smashed and roasted again. Resulting in ultra fully insides and crispy caramelised edges.…
