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CHARRED ASPARAGUS | A rich juxtaposition of vibrant colours to brighten up your dinner parties What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of asparagus? Well,…

BABY CARROT LOVE | Sweeten those baby orange gems with a dash of maple syrup For a simple and fast side dish designed to delight your guests, look no further than…

Tired of the usual heirloom tomato mozzarella salad (aka Insalata Caprese)? Why not spice things up a little and substitute the tomato with the juicy ripeness of persimmon.

MAPLE BRUSSELS | If pan-frying your brussels sprouts with pancetta is not enough, try adding a hint of maple syrup for that extra ‘kick’. Brussels Sprouts – these miniature cabbages –…

Did you know the Caprese salad was originally made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag: red, white, and green?  Insalata caprese (literally, the salad from Capri) is the perfect summertime dish for…

A quick and easy Middle Eastern inspired side dish reminiscence of the creamy richness of a ranch dressing. Drawing inspiration from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Haricots Verts and Freekeh recipe with a minty…

Hummus is living proof that the best tasting things in life are simple to make. What is one thing Natalie Portman is totally obsessed with? Hummus. The beautiful vegan actress once…

Talk about unwavering devotion – my obsession with aubergines and Ottolenghi’s style of cooking has not ceased ever since I got back from London. Tonight, I experimented with his Aubergine…

For lovers of eggplant and tahini, I implore you to try this recipe. Make the dish pop with colour by garnishing with freshly diced mint. This side dish pairs extremely well with grilled lamb chops.

This is my adaption of Yotam Ottolenghi’s much loved Aubergine with Buttermilk Sauce from his book “Plenty”. Feel free to experiment. By far this is my favourite aubergine recipe to date. Never has aubergine tasted so good!