Portuguese Caldo Verde—a hearty, rustic, and deeply comforting soup that’s packed with flavour. In other words, a potato and kale soup with chorizo, but trust me, it’s so much more than that. Many of our food adventures have been inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and this dish is no exception. We…
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Continue ReadingAnother great way to use wild garlic is in this Wild Garlic, Spinach & Feta Pie (Spanakopita)—a delicious twist on the classic Greek dish. Traditionally made with spinach, feta, and flaky pastry, I swapped out about a third of the spinach for wild garlic, and wow, what a flavour boost!…
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Continue ReadingGreek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki—a dish that’s juicy, smoky, fresh, and absolutely packed with flavour! Imagine charred, lemony chicken, warm homemade flatbreads, and a cool, creamy tzatziki—all wrapped up in one irresistible bite. Ok, yes, the house still smelled like a Greek BBQ the next day, but honestly? So…
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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…
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Continue ReadingClassic Prawn Bisque. Yes! What a winner! I knew this soup was going to be something special the moment all those delicious aromas started wafting up from the pan. It’s rich, creamy, and deeply flavoured – the kind of restaurant-worthy showstopper that makes the perfect starter for a dinner party.…
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Continue ReadingAutumn, anybody? This is hands down my favourite season—still a bit sunny, but with that crisp chill in the air that makes you crave warming, comforting dishes. And what’s more autumnal than pumpkin? 🎃 I picked up a gorgeous green pumpkin at the farmers’ market, and when I asked the…
