Crunchy green asparagus is paired with umamic, intensely salty miso mayo. This homemade condiment doesn’t require you to laboriously whisk for frustratingly long since it comes together quickly with just…
main course
There is no reason to lie. Preparing a lasagne isn’t exactly quick, and it’s definitely not a 20-minute process. It is a project. Despite that, it’s also lots of fun,…
Aubergine here is absolutely wonderful. It melts in the mouth, tasting a bit like luxury porcini mushrooms. Its secret is to cook the aubergine first in LOTS of olive oil…
No, it doesn’t taste like carbonara. It tastes better than carbonara. I don’t have to pretend that I’m interested in following the pattern of the authentic recipe. I maximize the…
Lentil-Tomato Soup with Coconut Milk and Garlic-y Parsley
A soup that doesn’t require a trip to a grocery store (probably). Quick, unfussy and prepared entirely from pantry staples. But how good it tastes! My inspiration came from Ottolenghi’s…
Pierogi Ruskie with Potato, Farmer Cheese, Black Pepper and Brown Butter
Making pierogi is so relaxing. It’s a moment when you can sit down, gather your thoughts, and don’t have to rush anywhere. Everyone thinks that their recipe for dumpling dough…
Sautéed Fennel with Sweet Potato, Mustard Seeds and 6-minute Eggs
A variety of textures and fresh flavors, that’s all about this dish inspired by Nigel Slater’s “Greenfeast: spring, summer”. Fennel is such an underrated vegetable, but it’s so versatile. You…
Green Lentil & Salt-Brined Pickles Fritters with Grainy Mustard Dip
They say necessity is the mother of invention – and what better time to come up with new recipes then under a social distancing regime with a limited pantry supply?…
Roasted Carrot Soup with Peanut Butter and Chickpea
‘Carrot soup’, it doesn’t sound appealing. But what about a roasted carrot, with a sweet, smokey, turmeric flavor that melts in a mouth, and then blended with peanut butter and…
Unfortunately, I’m a big fan of avocado toasts. I’ve been thinking it’d be difficult to have something more addictive. Those soba noodles are an Asian-styled take over: creamy, quick to…