This Leek Tarte Tatin with Feta, Honey & Mint is a savoury showstopper that’s easier to make than it looks. In this version, slow-cooked leeks are caramelised in a glossy mix of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, then topped with crisp, flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. Once flipped, the leeks become beautifully soft and sweet, topped off with crumbled feta, torn mint, and a drizzle of honey for that perfect final flourish. It’s an ideal recipe for a brunch, lunch or vegetarian main, especially when paired with a simple salad like the balsamic-glazed beetroot salad I served…
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Continue ReadingIf there’s one thing you need to make this weekend, it’s these Palestinian Fish Koftas with Sumac & Chilled Yoghurt from the stunning cookbook Falastin. They’re fragrant, vibrant, and packed with herbs and spices, delivering an irresistibly fresh flavour in every bite. Perfect as a starter, snack, or part of…
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Continue ReadingA classic combo, a timeless dish. This Asparagus, Goat’s Cheese and Dill Quiche is everything you want from a late spring or early summer lunch—fresh, light, and packed with flavour. The asparagus brings a gentle bite, the goat’s cheese adds tangy creaminess, and the dill? Dill is the queen of…
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Continue ReadingThis Indonesian chicken soup is my ultimate comfort food. It might take a bit of time, but it’s a labour of love—and trust me, totally worth every minute. I’ve made it before with homemade chicken stock I had tucked away in the freezer, but this version is built from scratch,…
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Continue ReadingBrie and Tomato Tarts with Honey & Thyme are a lovely little weekend lunch or snack made in a jiffy. Oozy, gooey cheese, charred tomatoes and sweet honey, what a combo! These tarts are ridiculously easy to throw together but taste like something far fancier. Buttery, flaky pastry forms the…
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Continue ReadingMackerel Tartare with Horseradish Cream, this little wonder is a riff on a Venetian classic, adapted from the POLPO cookbook by Polpo Restaurant. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest dishes pack the biggest punch. Fresh mackerel meets the bright kick of horseradish, all brought together with a silky, tangy cream.…
