Basic Vinaigrette
Everyone needs a basic repertoire of dishes that they are comfortable making, regularly. Ideally, we should all be able to assemble a simple plate of food that can be effortlessly executed under duress. These dishes…
Everyone needs a basic repertoire of dishes that they are comfortable making, regularly. Ideally, we should all be able to assemble a simple plate of food that can be effortlessly executed under duress. These dishes…
[…] The anchovies (not in the title so as not to scare anyone away) gives this vinaigrette/sauce the essential umami flavour and alongside the tanginess of the capers and the sweetness […]
The all round vinaigrette with a little tang from the onion, mild acid from the rice vinegar, hit of heat from the mustard and a great pouring consistency. It holds its own with the heavier…
A lot of anchovy hiding happens in my kitchen. I love serving anchovy laden sauces to the unenlightened haters, who simply comment on the delicious unidentifiable flavour of the dish. The aversion, as far as…
The secret to this salad is the Umami Anchovy Vinaigrette. Yes, I can see you, through my screen, turning up your nose at the thought of anchovy dressing. But as this pairs perfectly with the…
It’s day 347 of lockdown and I think it’s pretty safe to assume that at this stage, some of us have exhausted our veggie/salad recipe reserves. So, to alleviate some of this meal plan pain…
This salad is really a choose your own adventure opportunity. Feel free to get creative with your ingredients, adding or subtracting at your will. I really enjoyed playing with the monochrome element here and it…
It is always important to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Especially in the kitchen. And confit garlic is up there as one of my most useful secret ingredients. It elevates even the most…
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This is the first salad I make as soon as winter citrus appears on the shelves. I adore blood oranges and eat them with anything and everything through the colder months. I love how their…
It is hard to believe that we are already a month into the short asparagus season and it has taken me until now to post a recipe. Hard to believe, as despite its well known…
The month long marathon of Jewish holidays is rapidly approaching and I am back in to the kitchen after weeks of traveling and barely cooking a meal. Rosh Hashana kicks ...
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My rediscovery of a childhood classic.
A creature of habit, I take great comfort in small rituals that punctuate my weeks and provide me with some much needed organisation and structure in my life. Mainly revolving around buying and preparing food,…
Hot honey is a multi use condiment. Never without a jar lurking somewhere on the top shelf, this is a solid fridge basic.