Chickpea Panzanella with Fried Courgettes? A perfect summer salad meal! Tuscan Bread Salad (Panzanella) is exactly the kind of food I crave when the weather suddenly feels like full-on summer, even though it’s technically still spring! When it’s 30+°C outside, I want two things: fresh, light food and easy recipes. Nobody wants to stand over a hot stove for hours in that kind of heat. And that’s where this beautiful Italian classic comes in. This Tuscan Bread Salad, also known as Panzanella, is all about simple ingredients done well: juicy tomatoes, crusty bread, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lots of…
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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 ReadingThis, my friends, is a match made in heaven. Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Melted Butter & Parsley, yuhum! There’s something so simple, so effortless, and yet so elegant about this dish. It’s one of those combinations that proves less really can be more—just a few fresh, quality ingredients, each one…
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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 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…
