Back when I was a Soup Sister selling soups at markets and events – together with the ever lovely @nienke.vanderwal – this soup was on repeat quite often. Rain or shine, this bowl is comforting, warming, nutritious and most importantly super yummy. Oh, and easy to make! So in the need for a hearty vegetarian soup? Then look no further! This Classic Moroccan Harira is a vibrant, flavour-packed soup traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan, but it’s far too delicious to reserve for special occasions. It’s full of warming spices, hearty pulses, fragrant herbs and a rich tomato…
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Continue ReadingFlatbread. Yum! Feta. Yum! Wild Garlic. Yum! Yes, these little beauties are an absolute delight to make – and even better to eat. The combination of creamy, salty feta and fragrant wild garlic tucked into soft, golden flatbreads is just irresistible. I served them alongside a sweet potato harira (so…
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Continue ReadingWild Garlic – Fresh, Flavourful & Packed with Goodness. It’s that time of year again—wild garlic is growing in abundance! I absolutely love its oniony, garlicky flavour and that vibrant green colour that instantly brightens up any dish. This seasonal wild green is incredibly versatile—you can use it in soups,…
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Continue ReadingI’m in the mood for Lemon Chicken Gyros with Sautéed Peppers & Mushrooms! Ok, I know, not real gyros, but my healthier version gyros. And the star of the show? Grilled lemon! This is my new addiction: roasting, grilling or pan frying lemon until charred and caramelised and then squeezing…
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Continue ReadingThis Chilled Lemon Yoghurt with Hot Charred Tomatoes is all about contrast – cool and creamy meets smoky and sweet, and the result is so much more than the sum of its parts. Inspired by an Ottolenghi classic, I simplified it just a little – because hey, it was Sunday,…
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Continue ReadingHmmmmm. Chickpea, Roasted Peppers & Chorizo Shakshuka, a saucy, savoury stew. Stews are comforting. Stews are easy. Stews are healthy. Stews are delicious. And everything also gets better with an egg on top! You can make this dish as quick or as long as you like. In a rush but…