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It also works well for an easy weeknight light dinner alongside a green salad.", "tags": [ "mains", "summer", "seafood" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 35, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/smoked-salmon-leek-and-dill-tart/img_8406.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/smoked-salmon-leek-and-dill-tart/img_8406_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/smoked-salmon-leek-and-dill-tart/img_8406_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/smoked-salmon-leek-and-dill-tart/img_8406_og.webp", "date": "2026-07-02", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "fermented-salsa", "title": "Fermented Salsa", "description": "Gut healthy fresh and tangy salsa", "about": "This lacto-fermented salsa actually made my eyes widen at the first bite, it’s that good.\n\nThe fermentation process mellows the aggressiveness of fresh onion and jalapeño and blends it through the fresh tastes of tomato, lime and coriander. \n\nWith none of the added unnecessary ingredients, this gives you a fresh professional tasting salsa that you can feel good about eating for those hot summer days.", "tags": [ "sides", "vegetarian", "summer", "fermented" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 4320, "servings": 12, "hero_image": "recipe/fermented-salsa/img_8386.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/fermented-salsa/img_8386_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/fermented-salsa/img_8386_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/fermented-salsa/img_8386_og.webp", "date": "2026-07-01", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "poached-hake-noodles-in-tomato-chilli-ginger-broth", "title": "Poached Hake & Noodles in Tomato, Chilli, Ginger Broth", "description": "A healthy, light and refreshing dinner packed with flavour", "about": "On the occasion of a slightly cooler summer night, this dish is the perfect light and flavourful way to have soup in warmer months. \n\nThe spring onion, chilli, garlic and ginger base give this dish a powerful punch of flavour, rounded out by fresh tomatoes and lime. \n\nIt’s a super healthy way to cook fish and while you can use any type of noodle (udon, rice, ramen etc), I love to use glass noodles in this to keep it fairly light. \n\nThis is a very quick, impressive and really tasty dinner option you won’t regret trying!", "tags": [ "mains", "seafood" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 15, "servings": 2, "hero_image": "recipe/poached-hake-noodles-in-tomato-chilli-ginger-broth/img_8378.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/poached-hake-noodles-in-tomato-chilli-ginger-broth/img_8378_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/poached-hake-noodles-in-tomato-chilli-ginger-broth/img_8378_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/poached-hake-noodles-in-tomato-chilli-ginger-broth/img_8378_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-30", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "popovers", "title": "Popovers", "description": "A light fluffy breakfast treat", "about": "Popovers are the New England version of a Yorkshire Pudding or Dutch Baby. Served predominantly at breakfast or for afternoon tea, these are a light and fluffy treat that will impress any guest. \n\nI grew up going to Jordan Pond House in Acadia, Maine every summer, which is famous for its popovers. And I always assumed that they were difficult to make - spoiler, they’re not. \n\nGive these a go for a lazy Sunday morning treat, served with butter, strawberry jam, a side of streaky bacon and a cup of hot tea for the New England experience.", "tags": [ "breakfast", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 35, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/popovers/ee98b2a2-efb5-445c-86bf-956a331b54bb.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/popovers/ee98b2a2-efb5-445c-86bf-956a331b54bb_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/popovers/ee98b2a2-efb5-445c-86bf-956a331b54bb_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/popovers/ee98b2a2-efb5-445c-86bf-956a331b54bb_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-29", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "curry-puffs", "title": "Curry Puffs", "description": "A baked take on samosas", "about": "My friend’s mum makes the most amazing homemade samosas, the kind that make your mouth water just thinking about them. I have never been so bold or brave to think I could recreate them, but when I get a craving, this recipe takes the edge off. \n\nPuff pastry stuffed with chana aloo filling and baked, you get the essence of the samosa without attempting the dough and frying.", "tags": [ "mains", "vegetarian", "sides" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 40, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/curry-puffs/img_8271.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/curry-puffs/img_8271_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/curry-puffs/img_8271_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/curry-puffs/img_8271_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-20", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "chipotle-chicken-tinga", "title": "Chipotle Chicken Tinga", "description": "Easy nacho or taco topping, packed with flavour", "about": "We are big non-authentic Mexican fans in this house. If you can put it in a taco or on nachos, we are sold. \n\nThis recipe is one of our go-to’s because it requires almost zero skill and prep. You just let it simmer away slowly on the stove for several hours (or in a slow cooker throughout the day) and you’ve got a juicy, chipotle shredded chicken to have with tacos or on nachos. \n\nWe even love to make this one up in advance, freeze it and take it camping to make campfire nachos.", "tags": [ "mains", "chicken" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 210, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/chipotle-chicken-tinga/33e83e7d-54c5-44a4-84e7-e51b7e9f90c7.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/chipotle-chicken-tinga/33e83e7d-54c5-44a4-84e7-e51b7e9f90c7_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/chipotle-chicken-tinga/33e83e7d-54c5-44a4-84e7-e51b7e9f90c7_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/chipotle-chicken-tinga/33e83e7d-54c5-44a4-84e7-e51b7e9f90c7_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-16", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "lemon-curd-meringues", "title": "Lemon Curd Meringues", "description": "A light tangy dessert dressed to impress", "about": "Eton Mess is one of the foods I discovered when I moved to the UK and, as someone who’s not super into sweet foods, it quickly became my go-to dessert option in the summertime. \n\nThis spin with lemon curd adds an extra tangy taste and also makes a relatively simple dessert look and sound way more impressive when you’re hosting. I like to make these up in the morning before friends come over for a grab and serve dessert option.", "tags": [ "dessert", "hosting", "summer" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 90, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/lemon-curd-meringues/img_5931.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/lemon-curd-meringues/img_5931_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/lemon-curd-meringues/img_5931_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/lemon-curd-meringues/img_5931_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-15", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "wonton-soup", "title": "Wonton Soup", "description": "Comforting and nourishing, perfect for a dreary day", "about": "Wonton soup has always been one of my favourite comfort foods. It’s salty, it’s full of greens and it has pork dumplings - need I say more? \n\nThis recipe includes making your own wonton wrappers if you don’t live near an Asian supermarket. And I promise that it’s a lot easier than it sounds - give it a try!", "tags": [ "mains", "pork" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 45, "cook_time": 15, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/wonton-soup/img_7172.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/wonton-soup/img_7172_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/wonton-soup/img_7172_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/wonton-soup/img_7172_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-12", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "banh-mi", "title": "Banh mi", "description": "Airy homemade baguettes & savoury filling", "about": "I’ve always associated banh mi with a street food lunch back in my days working full time in a central London office. Recently I just got a craving for one so decided to see if I could recreate it.\n\nThe filling is easy - marinaded grilled or pan fried pork, pate, spicy mayo, cucumber, fermented veg that I always have on hand. The hard part was mastering the bread - and I’m still not sure I’m quite there yet. The game changer was buying a baguette pan so I do recommend grabbing one if you want to try this and love a homemade bread - it made a world of difference to the shape and rise. But no matter what your bread looks like, it will taste great I promise.", "tags": [ "mains", "pork", "fermented", "bread" ], "difficulty": "hard", "prep_time": 240, "cook_time": 40, "servings": null, "hero_image": "recipe/banh-mi/img_8207.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/banh-mi/img_8207_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/banh-mi/img_8207_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/banh-mi/img_8207_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-11", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "crispy-gnocchi-and-courgette-with-chilli-garlic-butter-and-lemon-yogurt-sauce", "title": "Crispy Gnocchi and Courgette with Chilli Garlic Butter and Lemon Yogurt Sauce", "description": "Fast sheet-pan dinner packed full of flavour", "about": "This recipe is perfect when you want something that tastes and sounds high effort for next to zero work. Cooked on one sheet pan, you’ll get a lovely char to your courgette and your gnocchi will have a crispy outside and soft, puffy inside. Spooned over a lemon parsley yogurt sauce and drizzled with garlic chilli butter, this easy dish packs a flavourful punch.", "tags": [ "mains", "vegetarian", "summer" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 25, "servings": null, "hero_image": "recipe/crispy-gnocchi-and-courgette-with-chilli-garlic-butter-and-lemon-yogurt-sauce/img_8177.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/crispy-gnocchi-and-courgette-with-chilli-garlic-butter-and-lemon-yogurt-sauce/img_8177_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/crispy-gnocchi-and-courgette-with-chilli-garlic-butter-and-lemon-yogurt-sauce/img_8177_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/crispy-gnocchi-and-courgette-with-chilli-garlic-butter-and-lemon-yogurt-sauce/img_8177_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-10", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "beer-battered-fish-tacos", "title": "Beer Battered Fish Tacos", "description": "Food truck style food from home", "about": "Battered fish can never go wrong in this house. We love making this because it’s super quick, yet makes us feel like we’ve made something fancy. We always have a fermented salsa and cabbage in the fridge to go with this, so that makes this a really easy well-rounded meal for a weeknight - if a little naughty. \n\nI love to top this with a sriracha and garlic sour cream sauce (as easy as it sounds, just mix those ingredients), a fermented pineapple and red pepper salsa, and the starter ingredients for [fermenters slaw](https://honestandhomemade.com/recipe/fermented-coleslaw/) (red cabbage and onion).", "tags": [ "mains", "summer", "seafood" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 10, "servings": 2, "hero_image": "recipe/beer-battered-fish-tacos/img_8162.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/beer-battered-fish-tacos/img_8162_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/beer-battered-fish-tacos/img_8162_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/beer-battered-fish-tacos/img_8162_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-09", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "browned-butter-butternut-squash-with-crispy-sage", "title": "Browned Butter Butternut Squash with Crispy Sage", "description": "Fresh pasta and all the flavours of Autumn", "about": "This recipe is your gateway for making your own pasta moving forward. These ravioli are very forgiving and will look impressive and taste great no matter what shape you end up with. \n\nWith a roasted butternut squash, garlic and ricotta filling and topped with browned butter, toasted pine nuts, crispy sage and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, these will quickly become an autumnal staple for hosting or a weekend treat.\n\nYou will need a pasta machine for this, or endless patience to roll it out by hand.", "tags": [ "mains", "autumn", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 90, "cook_time": 0, "servings": null, "hero_image": "recipe/browned-butter-butternut-squash-with-crispy-sage/img_7972.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/browned-butter-butternut-squash-with-crispy-sage/img_7972_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/browned-butter-butternut-squash-with-crispy-sage/img_7972_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/browned-butter-butternut-squash-with-crispy-sage/img_7972_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-07", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "fried-chicken", "title": "Fried Chicken", "description": "Crunchy and juicy - just the way it should be", "about": "For years I was scared of trying to deep fry food. But I love fried chicken. I tried every trick out there - air fryer, double dredge, pan frying. None of them could equal properly fried chicken. \n\nAnd honestly I don’t know what I was afraid about. It’s super easy. This is my go-to fried chicken recipe - no fuss, crunchy and juicy every time.", "tags": [ "mains", "chicken" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 300, "cook_time": 30, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/fried-chicken/img_3218.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/fried-chicken/img_3218_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/fried-chicken/img_3218_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/fried-chicken/img_3218_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-05", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "lahmahjeen", "title": "Lahmajeen Meat Pies", "description": "Middle eastern flavours & a crispy base", "about": "My husband calls these “Turkish tacos”. I don’t know about you but I can get bored with cooked beef mince. The flavouring is often similar, tomato based or Mexican style seasoning. \n\nThis recipe introduces a completely different Middle Eastern style flavour to the meal rotation, giving a surprise and delight taste when you bite in. It’s also packed with veggies and the homemade dough base means you’re avoiding any unnecessary preservatives. \n\nI love to serve these topped with fermented cabbage and diced cucumbers for an extra fresh bang.", "tags": [ "beef", "mains" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 90, "cook_time": 12, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/lahmahjeen/img_8094.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/lahmahjeen/img_8094_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/lahmahjeen/img_8094_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/lahmahjeen/img_8094_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-04", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "fermented-dill-pickles", "title": "Fermented Dill Pickles", "description": "Gut healthy & just like an American deli", "about": "Dill pickles (gherkins for the British lot) are a weakness for me. I was so disappointed when I moved to the UK, bit into a pickle and was greeted with a sweet taste instead of a crisp tangy dill. \n\nThis recipe was my gateway to lacto-fetmented everything and I promise you won’t be disappointed.", "tags": [ "sides", "fermented", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 15760, "servings": 15, "hero_image": "recipe/fermented-dill-pickles/img_9374.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/fermented-dill-pickles/img_9374_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/fermented-dill-pickles/img_9374_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/fermented-dill-pickles/img_9374_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-02", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "sesame-pork-dumplings", "title": "Sesame Pork Dumplings & Asian Onion Broth", "description": "Delicious and warming homemade dumplings", "about": "Dim sum is a pretty quick way to my heart. We spent years perfecting our own gyoza recipe before realising that adding a sesame seed crust and placing them in an Asian style onion broth took them to the next level and beat anything a soy dipping sauce could offer. \n\nWith a Polish heritage, I grew up making pierogies from scratch every Christmas so the knack to stuffing these dumplings comes pretty easily to me. However, I will say it has taken my husband a while to get up to picture perfect level. Don’t be disheartened though, they will still taste great, no matter what they look like.", "tags": [ "mains", "pork" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 90, "cook_time": 15, "servings": 8, "hero_image": "recipe/sesame-pork-dumplings/img_3672.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/sesame-pork-dumplings/img_3672_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/sesame-pork-dumplings/img_3672_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/sesame-pork-dumplings/img_3672_og.webp", "date": "2026-06-01", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "fermented-coleslaw", "title": "Fermented Coleslaw", "description": "Gut-healthy coleslaw", "about": "I absolutely love coleslaw but I’m often very disappointed by what you can buy from the shop. This recipe is not only a good from scratch option, but it makes a healthier version by substituting a good portion of the mayo for Greek yogurt and using fermented veg. \n\nYou’ll need two spring top jars for the fermentation process and the great thing about this is that you can mix up as little or as much as you want, any time you want, as the veg will keep in the fridge for up to three months. Just adjust the ingredient proportions to taste and scale!", "tags": [ "summer", "sides", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 25, "cook_time": 5760, "servings": 12, "hero_image": "recipe/fermented-coleslaw/img_7944.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/fermented-coleslaw/img_7944_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/fermented-coleslaw/img_7944_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/fermented-coleslaw/img_7944_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-31", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "fermented-ginger", "title": "Fermented Ginger", "description": "Benefit of fresh ginger without mincing every time", "about": "I hate grating ginger and I also hate that I end up buying a massive piece when I just need a teaspoon, ultimately leading to food waste. \n\nFermenting your ginger is an easy way to always have fresh ginger at your fingertips, avoid food waste and have 10 minutes of annoyance for delicious tasting food. The fermentation process really brings out the flavour and you’ll notice a difference in your food with this one!", "tags": [ "ingredients" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 5760, "servings": 30, "hero_image": "recipe/fermented-ginger/img_8044.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/fermented-ginger/img_8044_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/fermented-ginger/img_8044_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/fermented-ginger/img_8044_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-31", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "kefir", "title": "Kefir", "description": "Gut health that tastes great", "about": "Gut health is all the rage at the moment and it is probably more that just the next diet fad. Kefir is packed full of probiotics and is low calorie and low lactose. For me this beats spending ££ on plastic bottles of pre-made from the supermarket.\n\nHere is a simple low faff way to make fresh kefir daily. I used to be fastidious about filling recipes to the tee. That isn’t necessary here. Don’t over think it. If you don’t have enough grains they will grow. Adjust the measures based on taste and your conditions.", "tags": [ "fermented" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 1440, "servings": 2, "hero_image": "recipe/kefir/img_9615.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/kefir/img_9615_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/kefir/img_9615_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/kefir/img_9615_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-31", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "pizza-oven-mac", "title": "Wood-fired Mac & Cheese", "description": "Home comforts for a BBQ", "about": "As an American, of course I love a good mac and cheese. This one is surprisingly easy to make as it doesn’t require a roux and it appeals to my soul as it does require lots of butter. \n\nIt’s a great quick addition to a BBQ - we like to serve it alongside wood-fired buffalo wings and a green salad.", "tags": [ "summer", "pizza oven", "vegetarian", "sides" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 15, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/pizza-oven-mac/img_1102.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/pizza-oven-mac/img_1102_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/pizza-oven-mac/img_1102_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/pizza-oven-mac/img_1102_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-30", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "wood-fired-buffalo-wings-blue-cheese-dressing", "title": "Wood-fired Buffalo Wings & Blue Cheese Dressing", "description": "American staples in your own home", "about": "When I first moved to the UK, I craved buffalo wings dipped in blue cheese dressing. A staple on any classic American menu, I was aghast that not only did they not exist, neither did blue cheese dressing in the shops. \n\nThankfully, you can now find them quite regularly - though blue cheese dressing is still a rarity, not a given. \n\nWhacking these in the pizza oven gives an extra smokey flavour that really hits home for me - but these are also easy enough to cook on a grill or in the oven.", "tags": [ "summer", "chicken", "mains", "pizza oven" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 15, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/wood-fired-buffalo-wings-blue-cheese-dressing/img_7719.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/wood-fired-buffalo-wings-blue-cheese-dressing/img_7719_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/wood-fired-buffalo-wings-blue-cheese-dressing/img_7719_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/wood-fired-buffalo-wings-blue-cheese-dressing/img_7719_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-30", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "chocolate", "title": "Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake", "description": "A creamy tea cake that is one of my faves", "about": "I’m not the biggest cake fan but love a dense tea cake like an apple or carrot cake. This cake is super easy to whip up and has quickly become one of my favourites for its creamy yet crumbly texture.", "tags": [ "dessert", "hosting", "italian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 20, "cook_time": 45, "servings": 10, "hero_image": "recipe/chocolate/img_7550.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/chocolate/img_7550_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/chocolate/img_7550_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/chocolate/img_7550_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-29", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "short-rib-ragu", "title": "Short Rib Ragu", "description": "Turbo charge boring bolognese", "about": "While I do enjoy the flavours of a good bolognese, I always find it a bit boring to make and serve. This recipe uses the same flavours but with mouth-wateringly tender beef short rib that really takes the dish up a level.\n\nThis is a crowd pleaser for a family meal or Italian hosting spread and keeps well for leftover lunches.", "tags": [ "mains", "beef", "hosting", "winter" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 225, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/short-rib-ragu/img_7540.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/short-rib-ragu/img_7540_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/short-rib-ragu/img_7540_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/short-rib-ragu/img_7540_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-29", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "thai-red-curry-chicken-meatballs", "title": "Thai Red Curry Chicken Meatballs", "description": "Filling and well rounded in one dish", "about": "This one is a hearty, warming and comforting meal for a cooler evening and works perfectly as leftovers to pack up for work the next day. \n\nIt packs protein, veggies and a healthy carb all into one dish and is easy to whip up on a weeknight. While I normally am against using store bought sauces and pastes, I have a thing about mincing up lemongrass to make my own red curry paste. I’ll do it but it takes so long that I find that store bought curry paste is where I’ll cave - case in point with this recipe.", "tags": [ "mains", "chicken" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 30, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/thai-red-curry-chicken-meatballs/img_7886.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/thai-red-curry-chicken-meatballs/img_7886_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/thai-red-curry-chicken-meatballs/img_7886_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/thai-red-curry-chicken-meatballs/img_7886_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-29", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "tomato-panzanella-salad", "title": "Tomato Panzanella Salad", "description": "A perfect lunch or side dish", "about": "This is my take on a traditional tomato panzanella salad, for a simple build that creates a perfect lunch or side salad. \n\nTraditionally, this salad should consist of tomatoes, croutons, fresh mozzarella, basil, shallots and a tomato red wine vinaigrette.\n\nI’m not a fan of fresh onion in a salad because I like to be able to speak to people after I eat it. I also find this too tomato and bread forward so I ditch the onion and add Italian greens to balance it out. It’s great as a light lunch on its own or side salad, and perfect for making in advance to take to the office.", "tags": [ "summer", "sides", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 20, "cook_time": 10, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/tomato-panzanella-salad/img_7776.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/tomato-panzanella-salad/img_7776_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/tomato-panzanella-salad/img_7776_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/tomato-panzanella-salad/img_7776_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-29", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "pizza-dough-poolish", "title": "Pizza Dough with Poolish", "description": "An overnight Neapolitan-style pizza dough", "about": "I have always enjoyed cooking pizza but until I switched to a pizza oven the results were only OK. The first time I used the pizza oven the pizzas went from meh to \"oh I could sell this\". Seriously, it was a stunning transformation. \n\nIf you like pizza and are on the fence here is your sign to take the plunge. I was doubtful and waited two years too long to get one. \n\nAfter that I started the search for a dough recipe and ingredients that worked for me. Here is where I landed as a good balance between fancy and minimal effort. A few minutes the night before is all this takes and it is worth that prep. \n\nA poolish is a simple overnight pre-ferment — equal weights of flour and water with a tiny amount of yeast — and it is the single biggest upgrade you can make to a home pizza dough. The long, cold fermentation develops lactic and acetic acids that give the crust genuine depth of flavour, while the pre-hydrated flour produces a softer, more extensible dough that stretches without tearing.\n\nThis recipe has two stages: mix the poolish the night before, refrigerate it, then build the main dough the following day. Use the method and calculator below to scale everything to your needs.", "tags": [ "pizza oven", "italian" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 1440, "cook_time": 50, "servings": 3, "hero_image": "recipe/pizza-dough-poolish/img_7640.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/pizza-dough-poolish/img_7640_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/pizza-dough-poolish/img_7640_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/pizza-dough-poolish/img_7640_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z", "diet": [], "cuisine": "Italian", "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "wood-fired-garlic-butter-clams", "title": "Wood-fired Garlic Butter Clams", "description": "A taste of Portugal", "about": "One of our favourite places on earth is Portugal. Great food, great wine, great vibes and all for a great price. \n\nOne of our favourite dishes while we’re there is garlic butter clams, served with a crusty bread to lap up the leftover buttery liquid. \n\nWith an unexpected heatwave, we decided to try it out for ourselves…", "tags": [ "summer", "pizza oven", "main", "seafood" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 10, "servings": 2, "hero_image": "recipe/wood-fired-garlic-butter-clams/img_7987.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/wood-fired-garlic-butter-clams/img_7987_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/wood-fired-garlic-butter-clams/img_7987_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/wood-fired-garlic-butter-clams/img_7987_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-27", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "bbq-ribs", "title": "Wood-fired Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs", "description": "A summer staple", "about": "Sticky BBQ ribs that fall off the bone are one of life’s greatest treasures. This recipe is super easy, perfect for a hot day when you don’t want to use your oven and negates the need for a store bought sugary BBQ sauce.\n\nWe are lucky to live near an H Mart so we use spare ribs for this recipe with tons of meat on them. We find that we get a better cut there than a normal supermarket but grab whatever ribs you fancy! We love to serve this with fermented coleslaw and baby potatoes to round it out.", "tags": [ "summer", "pork", "main", "pizza oven" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 240, "cook_time": 300, "servings": 2, "hero_image": "recipe/bbq-ribs/img_7949.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/bbq-ribs/img_7949_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/bbq-ribs/img_7949_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/bbq-ribs/img_7949_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-25", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "spinach", "title": "Spinach & Cheese Puffs", "description": "Picnic perfect", "about": "This recipe is simple, tasty and looks like you made an effort for a picnic, hosting spread or as a finger food side.", "tags": [ "vegetarian", "sides", "hosting", "summer" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 30, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/spinach/img_7307.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/spinach/img_7307_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/spinach/img_7307_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/spinach/img_7307_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-25", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "lacto-fermented-garlic", "title": "Fermented Garlic", "description": "Ready to go, gut healthy minced garlic", "about": "I abhor garlic powder and dislike my fingers smelling like garlic after mincing. I also frankly get bored of continually washing up the garlic press because one thing I do absolutely love is a lot of garlic. \n\nThis recipe perfectly marries two loves - garlic and fermented veg. It’s gut healthy, makes cooking so much easier, keeps for a year and creates a sweet, sticky, almost caramelised garlic that you almost want to eat with a spoon. \n\nYou’ll need a fermenting jar or just a jar with a spring form lid (see pictures) and a weighing scale.", "tags": [ "ingredients", "fermented" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 30, "cook_time": 20160, "servings": 50, "hero_image": "recipe/lacto-fermented-garlic/img_7559.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/lacto-fermented-garlic/img_7559_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/lacto-fermented-garlic/img_7559_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/lacto-fermented-garlic/img_7559_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-24", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "octopus-salad", "title": "Wood-fired Octopus Salad", "description": "Charred tender baby octopus with a fresh lemon vinaigrette", "about": "Octopus is one of my guilty pleasures. Guilty because it’s one of the animals that I feel most bad about eating. But…it is really, really tasty when cooked correctly. \n\nI’ve classed this recipe as hard - not because the steps are hard, but because it’s hard to simmer the octopus at the right temperature and not overcook them.\n\nWhen overcooked, you will get a rubbery texture. You want to simmer these babies very gently and take them out when a sharp knife goes into them with no resistance, like it would into a cooked potato. It may take a couple a tries of this recipe to get it right, but when you do, it’s a great summer dinner.", "tags": [ "summer", "pizza oven", "mains" ], "difficulty": "hard", "prep_time": 10, "cook_time": 40, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/octopus-salad/img_7929.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/octopus-salad/img_7929_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/octopus-salad/img_7929_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/octopus-salad/img_7929_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-24", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "vinaigrette", "title": "Vinaigrette Salad Dressing", "description": "Fresh, healthy homemade dressing", "about": "Now that the UK requires chain restaurants to put calories on the menu, my eye is always drawn to the salads, thinking that might be a better option. It never is. Usually there’s enough calories in them to feed a family of five. How much of that do you think is the dressing?\n\nEver since I started making my own vinaigrette, I never went back to store-bought. This is very simple to make, tastes great and people are always impressed that you make your own.", "tags": [ "side", "vegetarian" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 0, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/vinaigrette/img_7939.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/vinaigrette/img_7939_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/vinaigrette/img_7939_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/vinaigrette/img_7939_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-24", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "australian-meat-pies", "title": "Australian Meat Pies", "description": "A flakey savoury pasty alternative", "about": "This is one of my favourite things to make for a hosting spread of nibbles and hand foods. These pies are super easy, very tasty and look very impressive with not a lot of effort. \n\nMake for a weeknight dinner paired with mash potato, gravy and peas, to bring to a picnic or to add to a hobbit themed hosting spread. They’re best served warm but still taste great cold.", "tags": [ "beef", "hosting" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 5, "cook_time": 40, "servings": 12, "hero_image": "recipe/australian-meat-pies/img_7307.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/australian-meat-pies/img_7307_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/australian-meat-pies/img_7307_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/australian-meat-pies/img_7307_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-17", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "no-knead-crusty-bread", "title": "No Knead Crusty Bread", "description": "The easiest homemade bread recipe", "about": "I hate supermarket bread. Even from the bakery section, it always last way longer than it should, which fills me with dread about what has been pumped into it. \n\nThis is an incredibly easy homemade bread recipe - even the worst cook in the world would be hard pressed to mess it up and it produces a tasty, fresh crusty bread loaf that will impress any guest.", "tags": [ "vegetarian", "baking" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 720, "cook_time": 40, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/no-knead-crusty-bread/img_2184.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/no-knead-crusty-bread/img_2184_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/no-knead-crusty-bread/img_2184_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/no-knead-crusty-bread/img_2184_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-17", "diet": [], "cuisine": null, "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "dim-sum-sausage-rolls", "title": "Dim Sum Sausage Rolls", "description": "An Asian spin on the traditional sausage roll", "about": "This is a naughty but delicious go to treat in our household. Putting a spin on the traditional sausage roll, this recipe uses a similar filling to what you’d find in a gyoza. Stuffed into puff pastry and dipped in a soy based dipping sauce, you won’t be able to eat enough of them. \n\nThese are great to bring to a picnic, supplement a hosting spread of nibbles and hand food, or delicious as a cheeky week day lunch.", "tags": [ "pork", "hosting", "summer" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 15, "cook_time": 20, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/dim-sum-sausage-rolls/img_7355.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/dim-sum-sausage-rolls/img_7355_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/dim-sum-sausage-rolls/img_7355_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/dim-sum-sausage-rolls/img_7355_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-15", "diet": [], "cuisine": "Chinese, British", "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "slow-cooker-meatballs", "title": "Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Parmesan Sauce", "description": "An easy, comforting weekday meal or addition to a Italian themed hosting spread - these meatballs melt in your mouth.", "about": "American Italians have given the world many delicious iterations on traditional Italian food (though I'm not sure Italians would feel the same). One of my favourites is 'Italian sausage' - a spicy, herby sausage that somehow hits differently than the chilli sausages you can get in the UK. If you're based in the US, the good news is that this recipe became that much easier for you - you can skip the extra spices and just use Italian sausages. mince beef and parmesan. In the UK, hold onto your hat for your introduction to making your own Italian sausage meat (it's very easy). \n\nI love this recipe for how easy it is and how it creates the juiciest meatballs with a hint of spice. This is a great one for midweek or to add into the mix for when you're hosting. Head over to my dinner parties collection to see how it can be paired with a short-rib ragu and panzanella salad for a great spread that both kids and adults will love.", "tags": [ "italian", "beef", "pork", "main" ], "difficulty": "easy", "prep_time": 20, "cook_time": 240, "servings": 6, "hero_image": "recipe/slow-cooker-meatballs/img_7554.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/slow-cooker-meatballs/img_7554_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/slow-cooker-meatballs/img_7554_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/slow-cooker-meatballs/img_7554_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-11", "diet": [], "cuisine": "Italian", "rating": null, "published": true }, { "slug": "korean-chicken-bao", "title": "Korean Chicken Bao", "description": "", "about": "Born in America, of course fried chicken has a special place in my heart. When I moved to the UK in 2008, I was horrified that it just wasn’t a thing unless you were at a trendy specialist restaurant in London. Thank god globalisation seems to have sorted that one out. And in kind, it also introduced me to something not available to a kid in rural New Hampshire - Korean fried chicken bao. \n\nThis is a firm favourite in our house and I promise it’s not as out-of-reach for homecooking as it might sound. Once you get over the fear and slight disgust of deep frying in boiling oil (that took me several years), you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.\n\nFor this recipe, you’ll need bamboo steamers, parchment paper, and a dutch oven or large pot and ideally a slotted or colander spoon (tongs can be substituted but way more fiddly and more likely to burn yourself) and a meat thermometer. \n\nTop tip: I use fermented carrots and radishes instead of a quick pickle for a slightly healthier and, I think, tastier option.", "tags": [ "chicken", "mains" ], "difficulty": "medium", "prep_time": 150, "cook_time": 45, "servings": 4, "hero_image": "recipe/korean-chicken-bao/img_7579.jpeg", "hero_thumb": "recipe/korean-chicken-bao/img_7579_thumb.webp", "hero_image_webp": "recipe/korean-chicken-bao/img_7579_hero.webp", "hero_og": "recipe/korean-chicken-bao/img_7579_og.webp", "date": "2026-05-06", "diet": [], "cuisine": "Korean", "rating": null, "published": true } ]