Caramelised Fennel & Courgette Puff Pastry Pies—this one was definitely a fridge raid, no-recipe kind of dish, but I’m so glad I snapped a picture to show you because it turned out absolutely delicious! The fennel and courgette are slowly sautéed until perfectly caramelised with onions, garlic, and a blend…
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Continue ReadingCarrot, Fennel & Ginger Soup with Crunchy Dukkah Topping – a flavour-packed, fragrant, and deeply satisfying bowl of goodness. At first, I wasn’t entirely sure if the aniseedy notes of fennel would pair well with the warmth of ginger, but I’m so glad I gave it a go! The result?…
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Continue ReadingEasy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs – juicy, golden, and packed with flavour! These little bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with Parmesan, herbs, and garlic for the ultimate savoury, cheesy goodness. They make the perfect appetiser to nibble on with drinks, or you can…
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Continue ReadingWe’re harvesting a lot of cabbage at the moment at @plukcsafruittuin, so I needed to find new ways to make the most of these amazing leaves. That’s where these Chinese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls come in! They’re incredibly versatile, comforting, and packed with flavour. For this version, I’ve filled the cabbage…
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Continue ReadingWhite Asparagus Pie with Warm Smoked Salmon, a twist on a classic. I love cooking white asparagus the classic way—boiled baby potatoes, parsley, ham, and plenty of melted butter. But sometimes, a little twist on tradition is just what you need! The base is golden, flaky puff pastry, baked until…
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Continue ReadingWhen life gives you blood oranges, you make this salad: Blood Orange & Fennel Salad with Burrata. Actually, friends gave the blood oranges to me who had ordered them from Sicitrus. They were delicious. Small in size, but big in flavour! Not to mention the colours, wow, like a deed…
