Flakey, golden puff pastry filled with melted brie and roasted green asparagus—how amazing does that sound? These Brie & Asparagus Puff Pastries with Thyme & Lemon Honey are the perfect combination of crisp, buttery layers and rich, creamy cheese, making them an irresistible summery lunch dish or even a show-stopping…
Snacks & Fingerfood
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Continue ReadingNeed a quick and delicious side for your soup? These Spiced Crispy Flatbreads are ready in just 5 minutes, packed with warm, toasty spices, and are seriously addictive. I used store-bought flatbreads from my local Turkish bakery, making this an effortless yet flavour-packed addition to any meal. A simple drizzle…
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Continue ReadingMiddle Eastern Dukkah: the ultimate make-ahead snack. A few weeks ago, I had some friends over for my birthday, and instead of spending all day in the kitchen, I put together a few simple but delicious nibbles. One of my favourites? Dukkah. This fragrant, crunchy, and nutty spice mix is…
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Continue ReadingSpinach, Feta & Ricotta Rolls with Mint & Dill: All the best classic flavours rolled up into flavour bomb bites with a flakey, crispy coating, seasoned with sesame and nigella seeds. These golden parcels are packed with a rich, herby spinach, feta, and ricotta filling, creating the perfect balance of…
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Continue ReadingLeek, Fennel & Spinach Gratin – Oozy, gooey, creamy, cheesy, (slightly) healthy vegetable gratin, who can say no to that? A creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible vegetable gratin that makes the perfect comforting side dish. Think soft, fragrant leeks and fennel, sautĂ©ed until tender, then folded into a rich and…
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Continue ReadingA little take on the regular mash and kale which we make in the Netherlands (boerenkool stamppot), these little fritters are great for lunch with a simple salad or as a side to a soup. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, they’re packed with flavour and…
