• Miso Glazed Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)

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    What is it with aubergine that makes it turn into something so rich, soft, and luscious? This humble vegetable is like a sponge, soaking up all the flavours you pair it with, transforming into butter-soft goodness. In this dish, the aubergine is roasted until tender and then glazed with a…

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  • Oma Beek’s Apple Pie

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    For the past few years, I’ve baked an apple pie for my father-in-law’s birthday based on his mother’s recipe—with a few of my own tweaks. Nothing beats the smell and taste of warm apple pie fresh from the oven, I mean… come on! Think buttery pastry, sweet apples, cinnamon, rum-soaked…

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  • Lemon Orzo with Asparagus, Bimi & Crispy Pancetta

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    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…

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  • Wild Garlic and Lemon Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto di Parma

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    Wild Garlic and Lemon Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto di Parma is indulgent, tasty and relaxing to make. Risotto is my go-to dish when I have the time but want zero fuss. Just a glass of wine in one hand, a wooden spoon in the other, music playing in the background—no…

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  • Spiced Pear Galette

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    A perfect autumnal dessert (or lunch, in my case!). This Spiced Pear Galette is everything you want in a cosy, seasonal bake—flaky, buttery pastry, tender caramelised pears, and warm, fragrant spices. Best of all? It’s incredibly easy to make. Since I already had pie crust in my freezer, all I…

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  • Roasted Aubergine Soup with Red Pepper, Tomatoes & Herby Lemon Cream Cheese Dollops

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    Roasted aubergine soup packed with other veggies is one of my go to recipes when I’m in the mood for a ton of vegetables but I’m also very lazy. The aubergines and vegetables get roasted and then blended with stock, that’s it! Silky, smoky, and full of warmth, it’s a…

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