Wild Garlic – Fresh, Flavourful & Packed with Goodness. It’s that time of year again—wild garlic is growing in abundance! I absolutely love its oniony, garlicky flavour and that vibrant green colour that instantly brightens up any dish. This seasonal wild green is incredibly versatile—you can use it in soups, stir-fries, pesto, pancakes, and so much more. The options are endless! But it’s not just about the flavour—wild garlic is also packed with health benefits. It’s known to help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and support overall heart health. So not only does it taste amazing, but it’s also…
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Continue ReadingAlmond, Lemon & Blueberry Cake. Yotam Ottolenghi did it again! This cake is everything you want in a weekend bake—bright, tangy lemon, a moist, dense almond cake, and juicy blueberries bursting into every bite. As the blueberries bake, they ooze their sweetness into the zingy lemon icing, making it pure…
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Continue ReadingCaramelised Chicory with Cheesy Gorgonzola Conchiglioni Rigati Pasta is the spring dish you need to make! Yes yes! It’s still chicory season (witlof in Dutch), at least until the end of April, and oh so healthy! Full of vitamins A, B and C and loads of other healthy minerals. Don’t…
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Continue ReadingSmashed Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Capers, Creamed Spinach, Hot Smoked Salmon & a Poached Egg—a bit of a mouthful for a title, but trust me, every bite is packed with incredible flavour! This dish is all about contrast and balance. Earthy, nutty Jerusalem artichokes are smashed and pan-fried in butter…
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Continue ReadingRadicchio—either you love it, or you haven’t found the right way to prepare it yet! This honey-roasted radicchio pasta is a game-changer. The slight bitterness of the radicchio is mellowed by roasting, while toasted walnuts add crunch, and a creamy gorgonzola sauce ties everything together. It’s a dish that’s both…
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Continue ReadingLazy Ravioli with Kale Pesto – the perfect quick and easy dinner when you’ve got too much kale on hand! For weeks now, we’ve had kale coming out of our ears (harvested at the Pluk CSA, in Amsterdam west), so I needed new ways to use it up. I’ve made…