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 ReadingChicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry—a quick, flavour-packed dish that’s as fresh as it gets! Did you know that when kale blooms, it produces little yellow flowers that look just like rapeseed flowers? I had no idea either, but not only are they beautiful, they’re also delicious! Last week, I had my…
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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 ReadingRoasted Vegetables Red Lentil Soup—hearty, healthy, and packed with flavour! This is the perfect easy, wholesome soup for those days when you don’t really feel like cooking but still want something nourishing and delicious. The secret? Roasting the vegetables. By letting them cook in the oven for 30-40 minutes, their…
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Continue ReadingMushroom Risotto—what can I say? It’s comfort food at its best! I love mushrooms in any form, but mushroom risotto has to be one of my absolute favourites. The way the mushrooms slowly sauté and caramelise with shallots and garlic, then gently simmer with risotto rice in a rich chicken…