Braised artichokes with thyme
In this classic Provençal dish, artichoke hearts are braised, and then served with the cooking broth in a bowl as a first course, along with an abundance of crusty bread. Serve as an opener to a meal of a butter-rubbed roast chicken and oven-roasted fingerling potatoes. Serves 4-6 2 or 3 lemons, halved 6 artichokes […]
Mint, pea, spinach and chia fritters
1 cup (120g/4¼ oz) frozen peas, thawed 250g (8¾ oz) frozen spinach, thawed ½ cup (8g/¼ oz) mint leaves, chopped ¼ cup (6g/¼ oz) dill sprigs, chopped 1 cup (240g/8½ oz) fresh ricotta 2 eggs ¼ cup (50g/1¾ oz) chia seeds sea salt and cracked black pepper extra virgin olive oil, for cooking lemon cheeks, […]
Pear, blackberry & hazelnut cake
The duck main course – indeed, any duck dish – needs something uncomplicated to follow it. A simple loaf cake such as this is a good thing and doesn’t have to be kept just for teatime. This recipe contains three my favorite autumn ingredients – pears, blackberries, and hazelnuts – and the blackberries give lovely […]
Roast citrus, ginger & honey chicken
One of my family’s favorite meals (and they’re fussy). It’s very simple to make but looks pretty spectacular, as the chicken turns dark and glossy because of the honey and the orange wedges become nicely caramelized at the edges. If your chicken is getting too dark as it cooks, cover it with foil. SERVES 6 […]
Farro with caramelized root vegetables
Farro, a hearty, healthful, and highly prized Italian grain, fits comfortably into menus year-round. In winter, toss it with roasted root vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, and carrots, as it is here. This dish is sweet and savory and loses nothing when served at room temperature, making it a great option for both the lunch […]
Roasted vegetable galette
Roasted vegetable galette is a great Christmas centrepiece, chock full of festive favourites! Earthly mushroom duxelles, sweet roasted carrots, parsnips and squash encased in crisp wholemeal pastry. Serve with potatoes, lots of gravy and greens! SERVES 6 Takes 2 hours plus chilling Ingredients: 450 g (1lb) chestnut mushrooms 50g (1 ¾ oz) unsalted butter 3 […]
Chocolate and zucchini cake
Sure, the zucchini in this cake adds some nutritional value, but more important, it lends a wonderful soft texture to the crumb. The poppy seeds add some crunch, and the chopped chocolate ensures it doesn’t taste too wholesome. I think this cake is great on its own, but if you’d like to add a topping, […]
The ultimate guide to making pemmican
How To Dry / Curing Meat Have you ever wanted to learn how to preserve meat? Well, making pemmican is a wonderful and traditional method for preserving meat that we can still use today. On top of this, pemmican is the ultimate survival food too. For centuries it has been treasured for its ability to […]
Preserve your harvest: a guide to fruit preservation
Have you ever wanted to make your own fruit preserves? Well now is a great time to learn. Not only will preserving your own food save you money, but you’ll appreciate the enhanced quality of your food as well. Now as tempting as it may be to eat all your orchard fruit as it ripens, […]
