For those of you looking for a quick recipe on how to make instant pot basmati rice, I’ve got two options for you below in the next heading. The question is should you soak the rice or not? I did a taste test of the two methods to find out for myself what was actually…
What is broccolini, baby broccoli or broccolette? They’re all just fancy relatives of broccoli. I love broccolette (fancy broccoli) because it’s slightly sweeter and quicker to prepare than normal broccoli. It’s an easy weeknight dinner side dish that I cook when I want something healthy but delicious. And I’ve got a really quick method for…
These vegan chocolate truffles are an easy Valentine’s day gift and you don’t have to be a pastry chef to make them. Chocolate hazelnut is a classic (think Nutella), but there are tons of other delicious variations. I had some extra dates and pistachios lying around at work so I did some experimenting to see…
Valentine’s day? Date night? Or just feelin’ fancy? This stuffed chicken leg should do the trick. Stuffed chicken legs can be intimidating for the home cook, but fear not as I’m about to walk you through it, step by step, picture by picture. The bacon in this dish adds a ton of flavour and also…
This is no quick and easy, 5 minute chili recipe. No. This is my recipe to completely knock it out of the park, grand-slam, best chili you’ve ever had in your life. Even with the time saving instant pot this recipe still takes quite a bit of time. Although, once you taste this unctuous, fork…
Have you ever wondered how to make vegan Nutella at home? It’s actually quite easy and not as difficult as you might imagine. All you need is an oven and a food processor and you are good to go. Why Not Just Buy Vegan Nutella? Well of course you can, but this chocolate hazelnut spread…
I used to make really bad coffee. I didn’t think about it too much, just grabbed my trusty french press, packed it full of ground coffee, filled to the max and that was that – job done. Over the years my coffee ended up extremely bitter and I would counteract this with loads of milk…
I have a little obsession with roasted vegetables. It’s one of my favourite techniques for maximizing flavour and it’s also very effective in soup preparation. The natural sweetness and concentrated flavours from the roasted vegetables give the soup a bold carrot flavour that you don’t get from boiling the carrots. This vegan carrot ginger soup…
When the weather gets dark and cold there’s nothing more comforting than a big cup of rich bone broth. And this is not your average broth – it’s Instant pot chicken bone broth. With this magical machine you can shave off a whole day of cooking compared to the normal stove top simmered tradition. And…
You might have seen this ugly vegetable before in a farmer’s market mistaking it for a pile of dirty branches and wondering if the vegetable sellers are starting to get a little desperate. Thankfully this is not the case, because black salsify is actually gold on the inside. It may look a little intimidating but…
I was surprised when Caroline told me she had never tried rainbow chard before. She loves vegetables but swiss chard is not so common in the Netherlands. And I’m not sure why because it’s delicious and another easy dark green vegetable you can throw into your weekly dinner rotation. If you find good quality rainbow…
This is an extremely simple dish and that’s why I love it. Zucchinis (or courgettes if you’re in in the U.K and the Netherlands) are slowly cooked until they are broken down and only seasoned with a little bit of garlic, chili, lemon and salt and pepper. This delicious zucchini dip is cheap to make,…
Roasting vegetables whole is one of my favourite techniques I picked up while working at Frenchie bar à vins in Paris. When you roast a vegetable you intensify the flavour and natural sweetness by drying it out and add a beautiful caramelized colour to the exterior. There are endless recipes for roasted vegetables but I’m…
Caesar salad is still today my favourite salad. It has richness from the eggs and oil, sharpness from the delicious parmigiano reggiano cheese and that incredible umami flavour from the anchovies and raw garlic. A caesar salad is the perfect accompaniment to a good steak and great opener to any respectable meal. This is my…
Deviled eggs are an easy sell at a party because most people love them. They take a little work but they’re relatively easy to prepare and you can make them in advance. For New Year’s Eve it’s got to be a little extra special so I’ve added a bit of fresh black truffle. These truffled…
I love traditional eggnog because it’s comforting, tastes like Christmas and the perfect excuse to drink rum during daylight hours. But normal eggnog is heavy and because I’m lactose intolerant, not my number one holiday choice. I experimented with a few variations to find something lighter, dairy free and preferably with my favourite non-dairy milk…
Cardamom is one of my favourite spices because of it’s delicate but rich flavour. The combination of this unique spice works really well with the roasted kabocha squash. Most people are familiar with butternut squash but I actually prefer kabocha squash with its chestnut flavours and deliciously soft texture. This recipe was originally cooked sous…
When I think of Christmas the first thing that comes to mind is this unbelievably good dessert. And if you’re British like my grandmother you already know the deal. STP is super soft, moist and ideally drowned in a delicious, rich caramel sauce. I’ve changed this recipe slightly to include a salted caramel sauce which…
I discovered this wild combination through experimenting one night while trying to make my baked chicken wings a little more interesting. The result was surprisingly delicious – salty, sticky, sweet with an incredible umami punch. The best part is that they’re pretty easy to make and there’s no need for a deep-fryer this time as…
I don’t trust people who say they don’t like bitterballen. They’re just too good to turn down. Crispy golden brown on the outside and stuffed with mouth watering braised beef make these the ultimate snack to munch on while sipping a frosty beer. Where are those people that say Dutch food sucks now? I guess they’ve…
