Yeah baby, what a dish! Such simple ingredients yet packed full of flavour. The leek, fennel and garlic is slowly cooked at a low temperature in a good layer of good quality olive oil. Cooked Lentils du Puy are added for the last 20 minutes so they can soak up…
Salad
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Continue ReadingThis little salads simplicity belies it’s depth of flavour. Who knew cucumbers could taste so amazing? The dressing is a perfect combination with the cucumber, but other dressings will work just as well with smashed cucumber. Like a simple red vinaigrette, or what a bout a honey, mustard and lemon…
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Continue ReadingI had this lovely vinaigrette leftover from the day before, in French it’s called Mignonette. It’s just red wine vinegar and finely chopped shallots, but the simplicity belies the delicious flavour combination. It’s usually served with oysters, but I loved it on this little salad. Roughly chop the chicory into…
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Continue ReadingI love the simplicity of this salad, it’s super easy and super quick, but definitely delivers in flavour. As a salad just by itself it might not be filling enough, but a great side dish, for example with pasta dishes, pizza’s or at a BBQ.
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Continue ReadingI made a whole bunch of coleslaw the previous night when I made burgers. Today, instead of serving it as a side I made it the hero of the dish. To keep it fresh and healthy I replaced the mayo with crème fraîche and yoghurt, the other ingredients were: red…
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Continue ReadingWhat a mouthful for such a simple dish! I bought a bunch of carrots a few days ago without really having a plan what to make with them yet. Roasting must be one of my favourite ways to cook carrots, I love the charred pointy end bits, the crispy green…
