Sea Bass Ceviche with Mango & Koriander is one of those dishes that looks super impressive but is actually incredibly easy to make. Fresh, zesty, slightly sweet, and packed with bright flavours, it’s the perfect starter when you’ve got friends coming over for dinner. Best of all? You can prep most of it ahead of time, so there’s minimal fuss when everyone arrives. My sister-in-law came over for dinner recently and mentioned how much she loves koriander, so I wanted to make something where it really shines—not just sprinkled on top of a curry or soup. We also had a…
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Continue ReadingI 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…
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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.…
