Lazy 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…
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Continue ReadingRoasted Pumpkin with Kale Chips and Almonds – the ultimate autumn comfort dish! Ah yes, pumpkin season, I’ve been waiting for you! There’s something magical about roasting pumpkin—it caramelises beautifully, turning soft and sweet on the inside while developing a slightly charred, crispy skin on the outside. And here’s the…
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Continue ReadingTomato, Saffron and Basil Risotto with Prawns—a dish that brings a little summer sunshine to your plate, even as autumn starts knocking at the door. While the weather might be shifting, the garden is still bursting with fresh, vibrant ingredients, especially basil. After being away for two weeks, we came…
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Continue ReadingWhite Asparagus Pie with Warm Smoked Salmon, a twist on a classic. I love cooking white asparagus the classic way—boiled baby potatoes, parsley, ham, and plenty of melted butter. But sometimes, a little twist on tradition is just what you need! The base is golden, flaky puff pastry, baked until…
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Continue ReadingVelvety White Asparagus Soup. More asparagus recipes, please! I love experimenting with ingredients, but when seasonal gems like white asparagus are only around for a few months a year, I always feel like I need to start with the classics. Hence this soup – comforting, elegant, and full of that…
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Continue ReadingWhite Asparagus – The Classic Way. The ‘white gold of the earth’, we call it in the Netherlands – and what better dish to enjoy on Earth Day? Harvested in the morning and on our plate by evening, it doesn’t get much fresher than that. There are all sorts of…
