Fennel Sausage in a Tomato, Fennel & Parmesan Broth with White Beans and Cavolo Nero is a lovely Italian brothy soup filled with veggies. It is packed with flavour. Amazing with some toasted bread to soak up the juices. I used a parmesan rind which I stored in the freezer…
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Continue ReadingMackerel Tartare with Horseradish Cream, this little wonder is a riff on a Venetian classic, adapted from the POLPO cookbook by Polpo Restaurant. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest dishes pack the biggest punch. Fresh mackerel meets the bright kick of horseradish, all brought together with a silky, tangy cream.…
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Continue ReadingAsparagus, Courgette & Pea Risotto with Smokey Bacon screams summer to me! I love green asparagus in the summer—there’s just something about its fresh, slightly nutty bite that makes it the perfect ingredient for a light yet satisfying dish. I picked up a beautiful bunch at our local farmers market…
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Continue ReadingSoft caramelized aubergines in a tomatoey anchovies and capers sauce served with creamy burrata and a tangy lemon basil topping. Yuhuuummm! The aubergines soak up all that rich, umami-packed sauce, turning irresistibly silky. The anchovies melt into the tomatoes, adding depth without overpowering, while the capers bring little pops of…
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Continue ReadingFennel & Tomato Ragù with Fennel Sausage is a perfect weeknight dinner. Slooooooow cooked & caramelised fennel, stewed in crushed tomatoes and studded with crispy fried fennel sausage. Yeah baby! Ok, I said slow cooked, but really you just need 20 minutes or so for the fennel and onions to soften…
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Continue ReadingClassic Spaghetti Bolognese has always been a crowd pleaser, comfort food in a bowl. I’ve been cooking for a customer via the foundation Thuisgekookt for a few weeks now. My customer, Martin, can’t cook for himself anymore and his partner needs some help a few nights in the week to…
