Latest Recipes

This cold soba is fast, bright, and deeply refreshing, with springy noodles coated in a sharp, savory yuzu kosho dressing. Crisp cucumber, fresh spring onion, and nutty sesame make it a simple beginner-friendly dish that tastes lively and elegant.

Agua de Tamarindo is bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, with a rich sweet-sour tamarind flavor balanced by lime and a tiny pinch of salt. Served over plenty of ice with a hint of chili warmth, it is cooling, lively, and perfect alongside spicy food or on a hot day.

Pad Krapao Moo is a fast, fiery stir-fry of savory minced pork scented with garlic, chilies, and holy basil, finished with a glossy umami-rich sauce. Served over hot jasmine rice and topped with a crisp-edged fried egg, it is bold, fragrant, and deeply comforting.

This fresh Turkish salad is juicy, crisp, and brightly acidic, with sweet bursts of pomegranate against cooling cucumber and ripe tomato. Sumac and lemon give it a lively tartness, while parsley keeps the finish clean and aromatic.

This glossy chutney is deeply tangy from tamarind, rounded out by the caramel sweetness of dates and jaggery. Ginger, cumin, and a touch of chili give it warmth and complexity, making it the perfect drizzle for chaats, snacks, and fried savories.

This fresh Lebanese-style salad is crisp, juicy, and intensely refreshing, with bursts of sweet-tart pomegranate and cool mint in every bite. A simple dressing of pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon, and salt gives it a glossy, tangy finish that tastes far more complex than the short preparation time suggests.

This classic zereshk polo ba morgh pairs fluffy saffron-scented basmati rice with jewel-like barberries and tender onion-braised chicken. Tart bursts of barberry and fresh pomegranate cut through the richness of butter and saffron, making the dish feel both luxurious and bright.

This small-format Tarte aux Figues has a crisp, buttery shortcrust filled with rich almond frangipane and topped with tender fresh figs. As it bakes, the figs lightly caramelise and their jammy sweetness sinks into the almond cream, creating an elegant, patisserie-style tart for two.

This tagine is deeply aromatic, with tender lamb in a glossy sauce scented by saffron, cinnamon, and ras el hanout. Soft dried figs and golden almonds add sweetness and texture, giving the dish the classic Moroccan balance of richness, perfume, and gentle spice.

These crostini balance sweet fresh figs, creamy Gorgonzola, floral honey, and crunchy walnuts over warm toasted bread. Peppery rocket adds freshness, making each bite rich, crisp, and bright at once.

Bastani Nooni is a crisp, delicate wafer sandwich filled with fragrant saffron and rose-scented vanilla ice cream studded with pistachios. It is cool, creamy, floral, and nutty, with a lovely contrast between brittle wafer and velvety filling.

These crostini pair delicate, pistachio-studded mortadella with a sweet-sharp honey mustard sauce and peppery rocket. The result is a fast, elegant antipasto with crisp bread, creamy folds of salume, and a nutty finish.

This small Perigord-style walnut tart has a crisp, buttery shortcrust and a rich filling of walnuts bound with honey, cream, and egg. The result is glossy, fragrant, and deeply nutty, with a texture somewhere between caramel, custard, and praline.

This baklava is intensely nutty, crisp on top, and luxuriously syrupy through the base. Thin layers of buttery phyllo shatter into flakes around sweet, fragrant pistachios, with just enough lemon in the syrup to keep the finish bright.

Tender chicken is coated in a velvety walnut sauce scented with garlic, coriander, fenugreek, and a hint of cinnamon. Rich, savory, and gently tangy, satsivi is deeply comforting yet elegant, especially when served slightly cooled so its flavors fully bloom.

Tender chicken pieces and sweet, buttery chestnuts are gently braised in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and star anise until glossy and deeply fragrant. The finished dish is savory, slightly sweet, and rich with a comforting sauce that is especially good over steamed rice.

Castagnaccio is a thin, rustic Tuscan cake with a dense, tender crumb and the deep, earthy sweetness of chestnut flour. Studded with raisins, pine nuts, and fragrant rosemary, it is simple, distinctive, and wonderfully old-world in character.

Golden and crisp on the outside, tender and mildly sweet within, Sellerie-Schnitzel turns humble celeriac into a satisfying main dish. A squeeze of lemon and a shower of parsley brighten the rich, crunchy coating beautifully.

This silky chestnut puree is rich, velvety, and gently perfumed with vanilla, with enough butter and cream to make it luxurious without feeling heavy. Its earthy sweetness makes it an elegant companion to mushrooms, root vegetables, or festive vegetarian mains.

Celeri remoulade is crisp, creamy, and bright, with the earthy freshness of celeriac sharpened by lemon and Dijon mustard. Parsley and capers add little bursts of herbaceousness and briny lift, making this simple salad taste refined despite its short preparation.

This tagine is soft, fragrant, and warmly spiced, with tender butternut squash and chickpeas in a silky tomato base. Preserved lemon and fresh herbs lift the dish, giving it the bright, complex finish that makes Moroccan home cooking so comforting and memorable.

This risotto is velvety, fragrant, and deeply comforting, with sweet butternut squash melting into the rice and tender cubes adding contrast. Parmigiano and butter bring richness, while crushed amaretti and sage add the distinctive northern Italian sweet-savory finish.

Soft, fragrant baked plantains turn silky and caramelized in the oven, with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla forming a glossy syrup. The result is warm, sweet, and deeply comforting, with a flavor somewhere between banana brûlée and a rustic fruit dessert.

This smooth butternut squash soup is sweet, savoury, and deeply comforting, with roasted squash and apple bringing natural richness and a gentle sweetness. Sage, nutmeg, butter, and cream round it out into a velvety bowl that feels elegant while staying beginner-friendly.