Featured Recipe
Braised Chicken with Belgian Endive
Tuesday, May 12, 2026| |
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A delicious pairing that balances the savory, juicy chicken thighs with the slightly bitter, creamy texture of the roasted Beligum endives. Dry white wine serves multiple functional roles here, keeping the chicken moist and tender while adding depth of flavour and adding a balancing acidity to the salty flavours from the bacon. Serve it with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce or over some buttered noodles.
Chicken all’Arrabbiata
Monday, May 04, 2026| |
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Chicken all'Arrabbiata, (meaning“in an angry style” in Italian and referromg to the spicy character of the sauce) is a high protein take on the famous Italian pasta sauce. Bone in skin on chicken thighs are first seared, then simmered in a bold and spicy tomato sauce, and topped with fresh marjoram leaves--a rustic Italian one-pan dish perfect for weeknight meals.
Chia-crusted Salmon with Buckwheat Salad
Thursday, April 30, 2026| |
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For a fresh, healthy and fulfilling meal the family is sure to love, serve this pan-seared chia-crusted salmon over a gluten free buckwheat tomato salad that's been tossed with a mild, tangy-sweet white balsamic dressing. Chia seeds are a great alternative to bread crumb crusts for those on a gluten free diet. If you are going keto, then serve the salmon with some greens.
Green Masala Chicken Curry
Saturday, April 25, 2026| |
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A vibrant, flavourful Indian curry dish featuring tender, juicy chicken simmered in a creamy, bold gravy of cilantro, mint, green chillies, wild garlic (or spinach), spices and coconut cream - ready in under 45 minutes. Feel free to use chicken breast if that’s what you prefer, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Serve it with rice or roti.
Quick Wild Garlic Loaf
Thursday, April 23, 2026| |
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This aromatic bread gets its distinctive flavour from the addition of finely chopped wild garlic, which not only adds a fantastic, mild, and sweet garlicky flavour to the loaf, but it is also a nutrient-dense "superfood" with numerous health benefits. With spelt flour, milk and Parmigiano Reggiano, it turns out wonderfully hearty and moist. Best of all: it requires no yeast at all and can be mixed together with baking powder in just a few minutes. Whether for breakfast, as a side dish for a barbecue, or simply spread with butter – this quick bread is a real treat for all wild garlic fans!
Spiced Cherry Radishes with Preserved Lemon Yoghurt
Wednesday, April 22, 2026| |
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Turn humble cherry radishes into a deliciously mellow, flavourful side dish with this easy, vibrant and well-spiced radish recipe from Olive Magazine. They pair beautifully with a tangy, salty preserved lemon yoghurt dressing for a perfect weeknight meal with meat or fish. Roasting or pan-searing radishes tames their spiciness and brings out their natural sweetness and earthy flavour. If you aren't a fan of them in their natural state, you may be surprised at how sweet and juicy these taste!
Pistachio and Olive Stuffed Pork Belly
Monday, April 20, 2026| |
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Add some flair to your next Sunndy family meal with this succulent and crispy pork belly stuffed with toasted pistachios, green olives and herbs. Paired with soft, sweet apple and fennel for a well-rounded meal and it's a sure-fire winner for any special occasion. Add other vegetables (onions, mushrooms, squash and tomtoes) to the fennels and use pears or quince instead of apples if you like. Next time I will cut down the fennel seeds to 1 teaspoon or even leave it out completely and season the pork skin just with sea salt.
Vinegar Chicken with Parmesan Anchovy Crust
Saturday, April 18, 2026| |
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If you are looking for a dinner that’s incredibly full of amazing flavour and unbelievably easy to make, look no further. This delicious herb Parmesan chicken legs recipe features crispy, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks coated with a mixture of olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, herbs, anchovy and chilli, then baked at 220C/430F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. It is a simple, gluten-free and low-carb meal. Serve them with some greens of your choice or if you have no issue with carbs, with lots of crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce.
Millet Falafel
Friday, April 17, 2026| |
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Everyone knows them, everyone loves them. Falafels have been an integral part of the fast food and street food scene for years. No wonder, since these little chickpea balls are little taste sensations in countless Arabic and Levantine cuisines. They are available in a wide variety of styles, seasoned with different spices and herbs and tucked either in pita pockets or with served as a starter with a salad and yoghurt or tahini dip.
These falafels with millet are ultra-crispy on the outside and juicy and soft on the inside. It is precisely this contrast and their aroma that make them so delicious. Serve them with your favourite yoghurt dressing or over some sweet potato mash for a more satisfying lunch. Deep-frying proves the best option to get the crispest and most authentic falafels, but I know frying in tallow isn't for everyone, so alternatively, spray the falafels with some olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes at 200C/400F.
Ceylonese Cashew Coconut Chicken
Wednesday, April 15, 2026| |
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Chicken thighs get marinated in a spiced coconut cashew paste, browned on the stove, and then finished off by a simmer in a coconut milk for a rich and comforting meal for weeknights. This Ceylonese, or Sri Lankan, curry is thick, creamy and has great depth of flavour and aroma—perfect for both beginners and curry enthusiasts. Serve it with steamed rice, flatbread or a side salad.
Wild Garlic Buns
Wednesday, April 08, 2026| |
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Nothing says spring quite like that unmistakable scent of Bärlauch or bear leek in English, aka wild garlic or ramson, in the woods! According to folklore, when bears break hibernation, they will gorge themselves on wild garlic to help detoxify their bodies and regain their strength. In this wild garlic bread, I’ve combined it with a moist yeast dough. Crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside – that’s exactly how bread should taste. The wonderful aroma when the bread comes fresh out of the oven is simply amazing.
Bärlauch-Franzbrötchen – Wild Garlic Franzbrötchen
Tuesday, April 07, 2026| |
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Franzbrötchen (literally French roll) are Hamburg’s iconic pastry. Basically, it is nothing more than a yeast Danish pastry with cinnamon, and yet the Franzbrötchen is something special for the Hamburgers. They are usually served in the afternoon with coffee or even for breakfast. This sweet treat was initially limited to the greater Hamburg area, but since the early 20th century, Franzbrötchen have become popular in many German cities. Today you can easily get a Franzbrötchen from many bakeries across Germany. They are now available in various versions, including with raisins, crumble topping, chocolate chips, marzipan and poppy seeds.
The Franzbrötchen gets its name because it was first made in Hamburg during the French occupation in the 19th century (1806–1814). It is a blend of the French croissant style (Plunderteig / puff pastry) and German baking traditions.
Today I’m turning this sweet pastry from Hamburg into something savoury with seasonal wild garlic. Wild garlic season has just begun! So I simply couldn’t resist. If you’d like to try the recipe, you’ll need to hurry, because wild garlic season is short and usually starts in late March. Around May, the plant begins to flower and the leaves lose their distinctive aroma.


