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 raisins, creamy almond paste, a scattering of almond flakes, and a big dollop of freshly whipped cream. It’s comfort baking at its absolute best. I’ll be honest—the pastry gave me a bit of trouble this year thanks to the heatwave in Amsterdam, so she’s not the prettiest pie I’ve ever…
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Continue ReadingThis Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette is everything you want from a light summer dish: zingy, creamy, herby, crunchy and easy to make. It’s vibrant, fresh and absolutely stunning on the table. Whether you’re making it for brunch, lunch, a picnic or a light dinner, this savoury courgette…
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Continue ReadingCourgette flowers are such a summery delight! While they’re fantastic battered and deep-fried, they don’t last long after being picked. If you’ve kept them in the fridge for a few days and they’ve shriveled up a bit, don’t worry—this Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette Flowers is the perfect…
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Continue ReadingThis Leek Tarte Tatin with Feta, Honey & Mint is a savoury showstopper that’s easier to make than it looks. In this version, slow-cooked leeks are caramelised in a glossy mix of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, then topped with crisp, flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. Once…
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Continue ReadingChicken Pot Pie – The Ultimate Comfort Food (Born from Procrastination). Over the past few months, I’ve been saving chicken bones and vegetable scraps in freezer bags, waiting for the perfect moment to make homemade chicken stock. And when the freezer drawers were overflowing, I knew it was time. But,…
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Continue ReadingThis Salmon Wellington, aka salmon en croute, is filled with a zingy dille spinach filling, mixed through cream cheese, slathered on top of wild salmon fillets. And of course packaged in crunchy, flakey, buttery puff pastry. This is a great recipe to make a day ahead, just make the whole…
