Featured Recipe
Bitter-soaked Figs and Banana Loaf
Sunday, August 09, 2026| |
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Beer-soaked fig quick banana bread combines chewy, sweet dried figs with a malty English beer. The bitterness of beer and walnuts cut through the thick sweetness of the black mission figs and overripe bananas, resulting a deeply satisfying, delicious and ultra-moist quick bread that you will really love. DO NOT skip the brown butter step! It takes just a few minutes to transform a simple quick bread into gourmet baked goods with that rich, nutty, and caramel flavour that you can’t get enough.
Mohnschnecken mit Zwetschgen - Poppy Plum Rolls
Friday, August 07, 2026| |
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Poppy seed and plum rolls made with quark and oil dough are the perfect sweet treat for plum season! The dough prepared with flour, Quark and oil requires no proving time at all and is then filled with poppy and damson plums, rolled up and baked. These fruity, light and delicious rolls are just what you need for a cosy afternoon.
Harissa Lamb Burger with Pistachio Pesto, Tahini Mayo and Pickled Onions
Thursday, July 30, 2026| |
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These Middle Eastern inspired lamb burgers are juicy, delicious and full of complex flavours. If you don’t have baharat or za'atar, then use a teaspoon of cumin, ½ teaspoon of each cardamon and cinnamon instead. Cook lamb patties to the rare or medium-rare so they will remain moist. Burger patties, pickled onions, pesto and mayo can be made the day before and kept covered in the fridge.
Salmon Fillet Baked in Fig Leaves with Dried Fig and Walnut Salsa
Tuesday, July 28, 2026| |
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The fig leaves keep the fish incredibly moist and buttery and have a delicious warm coconut, vanilla aroma when they're roasted. If you have no access to fig leaves, you can use vine leaves, beet root leaves or Swiss chard or any flat leaves that you can find at the farmers market! You can use any type of fish you prefer and wrap it in fig leaves and you will be in for a delicious surprise! Fig leaves are so underrated and overlooked. The leaves themselves are not the best for eating, but they are perfect for cooking. The salmon bundles can be prepared up to a few hours ahead, wrap airtight and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
Warm Zucchini Salad with Dill and Red Currants
Friday, July 24, 2026| |
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A simple warm zucchini salad that’s bursting with flavours and textures. The zucchini slices are first charred grilled, then dressed in a lemon dill vinaigrette. Red currants offer a tart and sparkling flavour that works beautifully with mellow zucchini. Plus, they add a pop of bright, glossy red to the salad. If desired, add some toasted nuts or seeds for the crunch. Enjoy them as is, with some roasted chicken or steak, or serve over a bed of hummus or Greek yoghurt.
Cherry Brioche Rolls with Hemp Seeds
Monday, July 20, 2026| |
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These versatile and utterly delicious bread rolls combine a rich, buttery, and fluffy brioche dough with a sweet, nutty cherry filling. They are simple yet very delicious, perfect for an afternoon tea, picnic or a quick breakfast. I used lower-sugar homemade cherry jam mixed with ground toasted almonds for the filling, but you can use whatever you prefer. Mascarpone, custard, nutella or frangipane are all great for the recipe. If you don’t want to bother with the shaping, simply form them into rounds and fill them with your favourite jam.
The bread is best enjoyed freshly baked, when it is still warm, soft and fragrant. However, if you have leftovers, store it for 2–3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Zucchini Bread with Cranberry and Chocolate
Tuesday, July 14, 2026| |
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Baking zucchini bread is a great way to make the most of the bountiful summer harvest in a tasty and varied way! This moist zucchini bread is the perfect quick alternative to traditional yeast bread. Zucchini adds natural moisture and structure to baked goods, yielding an incredibly tender crumb and stays fresh for a long time. A hearty treat that’s ideal for breakfast or as a snack between meals. Instead of cranberries and chocolate, you can also use other add-ins like nuts and raisins for the loaf.
Achiote Pork Belly with Pineapple Salsa
Monday, July 06, 2026| |
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Achiote pork belly is a show-stopping meal for any occasion. Slow braised in Corona beer and an earthy, citrusy, and vibrant Mexican achiote paste. The meat is rich, melt-in-your-mouth and incredibly flavourful with flawless crunchy crackling. For best results, begin this recipe a day ahead to allow time for drying out the pork belly overnight in the fridge, to achieve the ultimate crackling experience.
Achiote is a a paste of ground annato, garlic, oregano, a blend of spices, optional chillies, and citrus juice or vinegar. It is an essential ingredient for this recipe, there is no substitute.
To carve the pork belly, turn it upside down—this makes cutting the crackling easier. There’s no need to thicken the sauce, but you can remove some fat and thicken it to make a gravy.
Cherry and Fresh Herb Salad with Coconut Chips
Friday, June 26, 2026| |
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Make the best of cherry season with this vibrant herby salad with a simple tangy lemon dressing. Instead of lettuce, I used a lot of herbs as the base with plump, juicy, in-season cherries, resulting a bright and zesty salad that you can enjoy as a light lunch paired with some homemade bread or as a side to go with some grilled meat. Besides mint, parsley and celery used in this recipe, cilantro, basil, spring onions, chives, and arugula are all great too.
Raisin Pecan Buns
Monday, June 22, 2026| |
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These raisin pecan buns are soft, mildly sweet dough braided with a spiced filling made with rum-soaked raisins and pecans. They are a decadent breakfast treat or afternoon snack best served warm right out of the oven. Instead of raisins and pecans, you can use dried cranberries and walnuts. No rum, no problem, just use orange juice or water.
Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Avocado
Saturday, June 20, 2026A wholesome, flavour-packed one-pan wonder loaded with juicy roasted chicken legs, tender vegetables, and extra creamy avocado wedges. A perfect low carb, high protein meal! Baking avocados gives them an extra-creamy texture, but you can simply slice fresh avocado over the top if you prefer. Use other vegetables if asparagus ain’t in season.
Red Belgian Endive Salad with Anchovy Dressing
Thursday, June 18, 2026| |
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This crunchy and easy red Belgian endive salad with cantaloupe and baby spinach is made extra special by using umami-packed anchoy in the dressing! The delicately bitter and crispy bite of red Belgian endive leaves balances perfectly with the juicy sweetness of cantaloupe, while toasted walnuts add a satisfying, earthy crunch. It’s perfect for a starter or light lunch. Use radicchio or even white Belgian endives if you can’t find the red one.


