Another contribution to the ongoing seasonal series of, ‘It’s spring, so asparagus with everything until I never want to eat it again (until next spring)’. Asparagus in browned butter with shallots, capers & parsley is spring-time dinner perfection with pan-fried fish, some roasted kumara, and a mound of wilted greens. Asparagus in browned butter with shallots, capers &…
Tag: gluten-free
Nut & seed crackers
Bought crackers are such a rip-off. Making them yourself can seem like a huge faff about until you actually have a go and discover that for a bit of effort you receive a shit tonne of crackers for less than you’d spend on one packet. These nut & seed crackers are a delight; you’ll be asked for the…
Smoked warehou & mushroom pie
If there’s anyone I’d trust implicitly with a fish pie recipe it’s Nigel Slater. Mushrooms and smoked fish aren’t a common combination but they work so well here. Rather than faffing about making a béchamel, the sauce quickly comes together using crème fraîche and grainy mustard. Genius, Nigel. Smoked warehouse & mushroom pie Based on a recipe by Nigel…
Fennel, mandarin & hazelnut salad
There is no kitchen tool more lethal or more useful than a mandolin. It requires your full concentration; one glass of wine for bravery is recommended, any more than that would be irresponsible. Mandolins are perfect for creating winter salads from fennel, cabbage, radishes, carrots… there are endless possibilities. This salad is less a recipe than a…
cake for breakfast 