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Airfryer Soy Ginger Chicken Skewers The air fryer Airfryer Soy Ginger Chicken Skewers The air fryer soy ginger skewers are juicy, tender, sweet, savoury, spicy and charred, all the flavours you need when in the mood for chicken! I served it with a bokchoy, mushroom and oyster sauce noodle stir fry. I’ve been in a bit of a rut cooking wise. Well, not cooking wise, but sharing recipe wise. I’ve been cooking pretty much every day, but I haven’t been feeling really inspired so I’ve been making a lot of classics and golden oldies. The whole reason I started A Pinch of Saffron was to create a little database of my recipes. And luckily my (in the meantime not so little anymore) database has helped me get through my rut. #airfryer #chicken #easyrecipes
Classic Moroccan Harira Back when I was a Soup Si Classic Moroccan Harira Back when I was a Soup Sister selling soups at markets and events - together with the ever lovely @nienke.vanderwal - this soup was on repeat quite often. Rain or shine, this bowl is comforting, warming, nutritious and most importantly super yummy. Oh, and easy to make! So in the need for a hearty vegetarian soup then look no further! Check out the recipe on my site: https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/classic-moroccan-harira/ #soup #harira #vegetarian #vegetables #healthyrecipe
Creamy Pasta Pesto Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms T Creamy Pasta Pesto Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms This is such an easy weeknight dinner with just a few simple ingredients. For extra time saving I used good quality store bought pesto for this but you can of course also make your own. But sometimes that feels like such a hassle when you’ve had a busy day at work. The key to this dish, in my opinion, is the the perfectly cooked chicken breast. Who said chicken breast are always dry? Not with my top tips, I promise you. See my website for the recipe. https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/creamy-pasta-pesto-chicken-spinach-mushrooms/ #chicken #weeknightdinner #easyrecipe #pastas
Creamy Pasta Pesto Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms T Creamy Pasta Pesto Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms This is such an easy weeknight dinner with just a few simple ingredients. For extra time saving I used good quality store bought pesto for this but you can of course also make your own. But sometimes that feels like such a hassle when you've had a busy day at work. The key to this dish, in my opinion, is the the perfectly cooked chicken breast. Who said chicken breast are always dry? Not with my top tips, I promise you. See my website for the recipe. https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/creamy-pasta-pesto-chicken-spinach-mushrooms/ #chicken #weeknightdinner #easyrecipe #pastas
Asparagus, Goats Cheese and Dill Quiche This Aspa Asparagus, Goats Cheese and Dill Quiche This Asparagus, Goat’s Cheese & Dill Quiche is spring on a plate 🌿💛 I added a HUGE amount of dille, up to the point where you think: "really? Is that not overdoing it?" No, I promise, dille is the queen of this dish! The dill is the real star here—don’t be shy with it!
Perfect for brunch, lunch, picnics or meal prep. Use a homemade crust if you’re feeling fancy or go with puff pastry for ease. Either way—so good. ✨ Full recipe now on the blog!
https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/asparagus-goats-cheese-dill-quiche/ Recipe inspired by @seriouseats #quiche #asparagus #springrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #brunchideas #homemadefood #goatscheese
Lemon Orzo with Asparagus, Bimi & Crispy Pancetta Lemon Orzo with Asparagus, Bimi & Crispy Pancetta This is one of those dishes that by just adjusting a few ingredients you can make it as seasonal as you want: Asparagus for spring, pumpkin for summer, mushrooms fro autumn and kale for winter, all of course served with crispy pancetta and crunch bread crumbs. I always have a jar of breadcrumbs lying around (see notes), a perfect no-food-waste addition to your dishes. I love to fry it up in some olive oil, add some flavourings like garlic, chili, thyme, parsley whatever you have lying around and then use it on soups, salads, pasta’s. Yum! Check out the recipe here! https://apinchofsaffron.nl/lemon-orzo-with-asparagus-bimi-crispy-pancetta-and-crunchy-garlic-bread-crumbs/ #pasta #spring #vegetarian
Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken Ah yes, roasted c Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken Ah yes, roasted chicken. It really is so easy I don't know why I don't make it more often. I made this yesterday for Sunday dinner and today we have loads of leftovers to look forward to, can't wait. A few hours before cooking I rubbed the whole chicken with loads of salt and let it dry out uncovered in the fridge for 4 hours (you can do this upto 24 hours in advance). This makes extra crispy chicken skin! Then I made a herby lemon zest garlic butter which was slathered underneath the chicken skin. You need to get your hands dirty for this part. A little bit of extra olive oil, seasoning and herbs before going into the oven and then roasted with slices of lemon at 220°C for 40 minutes until golden crispy perfection. The garlic buttery juices will have made a delicious gravy together with the lemons: slightly tangy, bitter, sweet, savoury, it really has it all. I served it with a rice salad and a koriander, lemon and tahini dipping sauce. Recipe inspired by @cravinghomecooked See the full recipe here: https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/lemon-garlic-spatchcock-chicken/ #chicken #roast #sundayroast #roastchicken #classicrecipe #homecooking
Broccoli, Leek & Ham Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese is Broccoli, Leek & Ham Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food—and with the simple addition of broccoli and ham cubes, it turns into a hearty, healthy-ish weeknight winner! This Broccoli, Leek & Ham Mac & Cheese still delivers everything you love about the classic: a creamy, cheesy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. But thanks to the bright green broccoli and salty bites of ham, it feels a little lighter, a little fresher, and definitely a little more satisfying. The broccoli not only adds colour and texture, but also brings a bit of goodness to balance out the indulgence, while the ham gives a savoury, smoky boost. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak more veggies into dinner without anyone complaining. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something cozy and filling but still a bit wholesome, this dish proves that comfort food can absolutely have a nutritious twist. Bonus: it’s all made in around 40 minutes! Check out the recipe here: https://apinchofsaffron.nl/recipe/broccoli-leek-ham-mac-cheese/ #pasta #weeknightdinner #cheese #vegetables #healthyish
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When looking for recipes online no one likes long unrelated texts explaining what happened that day at work, or how the cat is doing. This is a website solely for recipes and inspiration about food. I aim for my recipes to be accessible, to the point and enticing. I will dive into simple techniques and recipes but also verge out and try some Michelin star dishes now and then, because, why not? Of course I will also let you know if something didn’t really work out and how I tried to fix it.

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    Lemon Orzo with Asparagus, Bimi & Crispy Pancetta

    29 April 2025
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