This 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 flipped, the leeks become beautifully soft and sweet, topped off with crumbled feta, torn mint, and a drizzle of honey for that perfect final flourish. It’s an ideal recipe for a brunch, lunch or vegetarian main, especially when paired with a simple salad like the balsamic-glazed beetroot salad I served…
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Continue ReadingBack when I was a Soup Sister selling soups at markets and events – together with the ever lovely @nienke.vanderwal – this soup was on repeat quite often. Rain or shine, this bowl is comforting, warming, nutritious and most importantly super yummy. Oh, and easy to make! So in the…
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Continue ReadingThis Indonesian chicken soup is my ultimate comfort food. It might take a bit of time, but it’s a labour of love—and trust me, totally worth every minute. I’ve made it before with homemade chicken stock I had tucked away in the freezer, but this version is built from scratch,…
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Continue ReadingThis Smoky Prawn & Potato Stew is packed with the warm, sunny flavours of summer, even if it’s still freezing outside. One spoonful of this comforting bowl of goodness, and you’ll forget all about the chilly weather! At the heart of the dish are waxy potatoes, slowly cooked in a…
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Continue ReadingWild 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,…
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Continue ReadingAubergine Unagi – This Japanese-inspired vegan recipe is originally made with eel, but it’s also AMAZING with aubergine. The aubergine is first steamed until beautifully tender, then fried in vegetable oil until crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Then comes the best part: it’s braised in a…
