I know, I know—it’s still summer, we’re even in the middle of a heatwave. In The Netherlands, zuurkool (sauerkraut) is usually eaten in the colder months, but for me, it’s an all-year-round favourite. To keep things a little lighter and summery, I like serving it with pan-fried cod and simple boiled new potatoes. And to bring it all together? This creamy mustard onion gravy. Sweet, tangy, velvety and full of flavour, it ties the whole dish together beautifully. The gravy is the star of the plate: onions gently caramelised, deglazed with a touch of mustard, and finished with cream for…
Sauces & Dressings
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Continue ReadingEasy & Quick Confit Garlic is one of those kitchen staples that once you make it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Slow-cooked in oil until soft, golden, and buttery, confit garlic takes on a mellow, caramelized sweetness that’s worlds apart from its raw, punchy counterpart. It spreads…
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Continue ReadingEasy Fermented Hot Sauce with Honey—the perfect way to use up an abundance of homegrown chillies! If you’ve ever grown chilli plants, you know they’re one of the easiest (and most rewarding) plants to care for. But when you suddenly have more chillies than you can handle, what’s the best…
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Continue ReadingBaba Ghanoush with Pink Peppercorns—smoky, creamy, zingy, and packed with spices and flavour. This is one of those little dishes that just works with everything. Whether it’s for a Saturday brunch—spread on toast with crispy bacon and tomato, as a BBQ bread dip, or served on crostini with fresh tomato…
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Continue ReadingEasy Romesco Sauce – a rich, smoky, and utterly moreish Spanish classic that’s ridiculously easy to make! Traditionally from Catalonia, this bold red sauce is packed with roasted red peppers, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of sherry vinegar for the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and nutty flavours.…
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Continue ReadingGreek Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Tzatziki—a dish that’s juicy, smoky, fresh, and absolutely packed with flavour! Imagine charred, lemony chicken, warm homemade flatbreads, and a cool, creamy tzatziki—all wrapped up in one irresistible bite. Ok, yes, the house still smelled like a Greek BBQ the next day, but honestly? So…
