I’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 out the juices. So so good! Who said chicken breasts always cook dry?! Using this method the chicken always come out juicy. The trick is to leave the breasts whole and then let rest in aluminium foil after cooking. Juicy, citrusy, and packed with flavour. The chicken and lemon are…
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Continue ReadingMackerel Tartare with Horseradish Cream, this little wonder is a riff on a Venetian classic, adapted from the POLPO cookbook by Polpo Restaurant. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest dishes pack the biggest punch. Fresh mackerel meets the bright kick of horseradish, all brought together with a silky, tangy cream.…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a fast, cozy, and flavour-packed meal? This Easy Red Curry Dumpling Soup ticks all the boxes. It’s warm, spicy, creamy, and deeply comforting—the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Inspired by a recipe from @brendan_pang, this soup…
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Continue ReadingSome nights, you just need a no-fuss, quick, and satisfying dinner, and this 15-minute weeknight ravioli is exactly that. It’s one of those throw-it-together meals that feels effortless yet tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen for hours. The secret? Good quality store-bought ravioli, a flavour-packed sauce, and a few…
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Continue ReadingFennel & Tomato Ragù with Fennel Sausage is a perfect weeknight dinner. Slooooooow cooked & caramelised fennel, stewed in crushed tomatoes and studded with crispy fried fennel sausage. Yeah baby! Ok, I said slow cooked, but really you just need 20 minutes or so for the fennel and onions to soften…
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Continue ReadingLazy Ravioli with Kale Pesto – the perfect quick and easy dinner when you’ve got too much kale on hand! For weeks now, we’ve had kale coming out of our ears (harvested at the Pluk CSA, in Amsterdam west), so I needed new ways to use it up. I’ve made…