Featured Recipe
Brioche Challah Buns
Tuesday, May 05, 2026| |
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Those brioche challah buns are pillowy soft, fluffy and slightly sweet. They are perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack or served as dinner rolls. It’s fun to braid the dough into small challah buns, but you certainly can shape the dough into a large round challah or even just a standard loaf. I made these buns straight through in a few hours, but you can cold-ferment the dough for 12-18 hours if you want to break up the process to fit your time schedule.
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.
Quick Onion Bread Rolls
Saturday, May 02, 2026| |
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These crispy onion bread roll do not require yeast and are very easy to prepare. Thanks to the use of baking powder, you can skip the long proof process and pop it in the oven straight after kneading and forming. The Quark and fried onions make it wonderfully moist and flavourful – the perfect accompaniment to dinner or a party! I used the homemade caramelised onions. But if you are short on time, use 130-150 g storebought fried onions. You can also upgrade the bread with some extra grated Cheddar, and/or bacon bits. Creamy spreads (liver paste, egg salad or cheese spread) are the perfect accompaniment with this onion bread for any snack or lunch. This onion bread tastes best on the day it is made. However, if stored in an airtight container, it can be kept at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. It can also be frozen without any problem.
Skillet Preserved Lemon Chicken
Friday, May 01, 2026| |
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Preserved lemons offer a unique salty, tangy, and subtly sweet flavour that works well with poultry, seafood, lamb, and vegetables. To make the marinade, you just dump everything in your blender or processor and blend everything until smooth. Use it to marinate chicken for 1-2 hours. I wouldn’t marinate them longer than 6 hours as acidity in lemon could cook the chicken and change the texture if you leave them too long. The marinade made with preserved lemon gives chicken a unique and mouthwatering intensity of citrus flavour with less sharp acidity than fresh lemon.
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.
Chicken Drumsticks with Cholula Butter
Wednesday, April 29, 2026| |
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Crispy skin and succulent meat tossed in a savoury, tangy and mildly spicy glaze, these chicken drumsticks with cholula butter are ready under an hour and make for excellent weeknight dinners since the oven does most of the work!
Cholula is a popular brand of hot sauce from Mexico made with pequin, arbol peppers and a blend of characteristic spices. It deliver a robust flavour without a lingering heat and containing 0g of net carbs, 0g of sugar, and 0 calories per serving.
Airfryer Chinese 5-Spiced Pork Belly
Tuesday, April 28, 2026| |
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Moisture is the enemy of crispy pork belly skin, so the trick to super crispy pork crackling is placing the pork belly in the fridge overnight or up to 3 days to help to dry out the skin and maximise the crackle. Make the most of your air fryer and enjoy pork belly in minutes of cooking rather than hours in the oven. This pork belly is meltingly tender and crispy all at the same time. It is seasoned with Chinese five spice for extra flavour. But if you don’t have the spice blend, just use salt and pepper.
Dinkelbrötchen - Spelt Rolls
Monday, April 27, 2026| |
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Sometimes you just need something quick – and that's when a simple spelt roll recipe comes in handy! Whether you're baking them for a leisurely brunch or dinner with the family, these spelt flour rolls always taste great. Baking bread is often considered complicated, especially by beginners. And of course, making and using your own sourdough starter isn't exactly the quickest thing to do, though definitely worth it! The dough is super easy to work with and the result is fantastic. So if you don't have much experience or time, you should definitely start by baking these simple spelt rolls. They have a wonderful crust and are beautifully moist inside.
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.
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Friday, April 24, 2026Quick 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!


