Featured Recipe
Sesame Roast Chicken with Baby Turnips and Tomato Gravy
Thursday, September 24, 2026Indian-spiced Creamed Corn
Tuesday, September 22, 2026Traditional creamed corn is a kinda soupy version of sweetcorn. The “creaminess” is a milky liquid that comes from partially mushed up kernels, no additional any form of dairy required. This Indian-styled creamed corn use some warm aromatic Indian spices and curry leaves to transform something ordinary into a special and fragrant side dish that delivers flavour and comfort. You can of course use some heavy cream to make it even more creamier and richer.
Chanterelle Scrambled Eggs
Monday, September 14, 2026Turn an ordinary scrambled egg meal into a gourmet feast with one of the most versatile and delicious wild mushrooms-chanterelles. I dry cleaned the chanteerelles with paper towels, but if prefer water, just make sure do it quickly rather than soaking them so they do not get soggy. And dry them off with a clean towel. Pre-salt the egg mixture 5-10 minutes before cooking changes the structure of proteins, making the scarmbled eggs much more tender.
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut and Apple
Friday, August 21, 2026| |
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Juicy, tender chicken thighs are braised in tangy, gut-healthy sauerkraut (homemade if possbile), smoky bacon, sour apple and sweet, mellow onion, piney, earthy juniper berries for a hearty, classic one-pot meal. If you cannot find juniper berries, use a tablespoon or two of gin or fresh rosemary, esp. if you are looking for herbal, piney flavour.
Zucchini Fritters
Wednesday, July 22, 2026| |
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Zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy way to use up your summer squash excess. These crispy fritters are great as a light lunch, or a side dish. The spriralized zucchini soaks up the spices and fresh herb to give you a bite that is just bursting with flavour. Feel free to add your own twist by using your favourite spices and herbs. I served them with some greens, boiled eggs and a homemade hot sauce. But herby yoghurt, poached eggs or smoked salmon would work beautifully too.
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.
Pesto Zucchini Roses
Friday, July 10, 2026| |
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These zucchini roses are as easy to make as they are tasty! The puff pastry is cut into strips, layered with a homemade basil pesto, mozzarella cheese and zucchini slices, and rolled into a flower-like spirals. They are great as an appetizer or an afternoon tea snack. To prevent zucchini from making the pastry soggy, you need to draw out its excess moisture before baking. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels, arrange the zucchini slices on top in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes. The salt draws the moisture out of the zucchini, concentrating its flavour as well as preseasoning it. Dry them thoroughly before layering them with the pesto and the puff pastry. If you want to use frozen puff pastry from the store, thaw the puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator. These zucchini roses are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store any leftover in the fridge for a couple of days.
Rustic Yeast Carrot Bread
Wednesday, July 08, 2026| |
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A rustic, moist yeasted loaf made with carrot purée, giving a beautiful orange hue and a fragrant, sweet background aroma. The natural sugar and starch in the carrot purée yield an incredibly tender, golden crumb with a lightly flaky crust, add subtle, natural sweetness and also extends the bread's shelf life, keeping it soft for several days. You could also add some chopped carrot tops or parsley and sunflower seeds or walnuts for more colour and crunch.
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.
Crustless Cherry Radish Quiche
Wednesday, May 06, 2026| |
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A crustless quiche is quite simply baked eggs (just like Italian frittata) and literally anything else you want to throw in, but no fussy pastry to chill or roll. It’s easy, delicious, naturally gluten free and perfect for breakfast, brunch or picnic. Don’t toss those peppery radish greens which are great in salads, blended into pesto or saute them just like you sauteed spinach. I have turned the radish tops into a pesto and served with quiche. A zero waste meal!
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!
Carrot and Flaxseed Bread
Friday, April 10, 2026| Baked with dark malt beer | Baked with water |
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Hearty, flavourful, with a hint of natural sweetness from grated carrots and a crispy crust, this flaxseed bread is packed with loads of fiber-rich organic brown flaxseeds, tasty and something you can really enjoy and feel good about it. The bread turned out deep golden and nutty with a moist and tender crumb - simply perfect for your breakfast, afternoon sandwich, or a hearty midnight smear of nut butter. I baked the bread with both German dark malt beer and water, but you certainly can use other types of beer or a mix of beer and water.
Carrot and Snow Pea Quiche
Thursday, April 02, 2026| |
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A delicous vegetable quiche that’s great for a spring meal. It’s super easy to make, perfect hot or cold for brunch or dinner. Make the crust from scratch if possible, but if you are in a pinch, a quality store-bought all-butter crust would work as well. I replaced some flour with toasted sunflower seeds, you can use almonds or just same amount of flour instead. The filling is loaded with lots of snow peas and baby carrots, but you can use whatever veggies you want for it.


