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…
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…
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…
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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…
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?…
‘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…
A perfect pizza margherita isn’t just a technical achievement, it’s an art form. Not so long ago I thought that it’s impossible to achieve a perfect homemade pizza. A few…