This Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette is everything you want from a light summer dish: zingy, creamy, herby, crunchy and easy to make. It’s vibrant, fresh and absolutely stunning on the table. Whether you’re making it for brunch, lunch, a picnic or a light dinner, this savoury courgette pie is a real crowd-pleaser. At the heart of the pie is a creamy ricotta filling flavoured with lemon zest, spring onion, and a good handful of fresh herbs like mint, chives and parsley. I’ve kept the filling focused on just one star vegetable this time: courgette. Ribboned into long…
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Continue ReadingCourgette flowers are such a summery delight! While they’re fantastic battered and deep-fried, they don’t last long after being picked. If you’ve kept them in the fridge for a few days and they’ve shriveled up a bit, don’t worry—this Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette Flowers is the perfect…
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Continue ReadingNot in the mood for cooking but craving something comforting and packed with flavour? Then this Pasta with Roasted Veggies & Mascarpone Sauce is the dish for you! It’s the kind of meal that feels indulgent yet gives you a hearty dose of veggies in every bite. All the vegetables…
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Continue ReadingThis 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…
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Continue ReadingEven in the sweltering heat of an Amsterdam summer, I couldn’t resist turning on the oven for this one—Creamy Lemon Butter Beans with Roasted Chicken and Courgette is worth every sweaty minute in the kitchen. The result? Crispy-skinned chicken thighs, garlicky roasted courgette, and a luxuriously smooth, lemony butter bean…
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Continue ReadingBaked Smokey Paprika Chicken in a Tomato & Red Pepper Stew is the kind of easy, hearty dish you’ll want on repeat—especially when comfort and flavour are both high on your list but time is short. This recipe is packed with garlicky goodness, sweet roasted red peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes,…
