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  • Smashed Crispy Roasted Parsnips

    Smashed Crispy Roasted Parsnips

    Oh 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. These really are next level. I served them with a yoghurt, mayo mint dip, a simple beetroot coleslaw and pan seared chicken thighs. And let me tell you—these little golden beauties stole the show. The double roasting brings out their natural sweetness while giving you all the crispy, craggy bits…

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  • Easy & Quick Confit Garlic

    We eat loads of garlic, I love the flavour in any dish and am always amazed how different it tastes in different forms. Usually confit garlic is made with whole garlic cloves but this can take quite a while, so when I’m in a bit of a rush but still…

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  • Roasted Courgette with a Lemon, Pine Nut & Tomato Herby Salsa

    When life gives you loads of courgettes you got to start thinking out of the box. This roasted courgette dish is a great side to any meal, great to bring to a BBQ or for lunch with a few slices of crusty bread. The salsa is inspired by a recipe…

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  • Chilled Lemon Yoghurt with Hot Charred Tomatoes

    Chilled Lemon Yoghurt with Hot Charred Tomatoes is a beautifully balanced dish that contrasts cool, creamy yogurt with the smoky heat of blistered tomatoes. This is a recipe based on an @ottolenghi dish. The original is super tasty, but requires a bit more time and a bit more ingredients. I wanted to…

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  • Roasted Aubergine & Courgette with Anchovies and Fresh Oregano Dressing

    Every time I leafed through @ottolenghi ‘s cookbook Simple, I thought: Hey! I need to make this! Anyway, it’s taken a few years but I’ve finally got around to it. And oh man, why did I wait so long?! It’s sooooo good! Charred aubergine and caramelised courgettes coated in a savoury and…

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  • Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry Compote

    Oozy, gooey, salty, sweet, crispy goodness. Oh my… This is such a great little recipe, you can’t really call it a recipe to be honest, but certainly delivers!

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