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Celery Soup
Easy to make, healthy and budget friendly. A smooth celery soup finished with crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Homemade Quince Paste
First served to us in Singapore by my Spanish amiga, on a cracker with manchego. Roasted quince turns sweet and floral, pure pleasure with well-cured cheeses.
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Mustard Pickles
A tribute to the women in my family who made preserves out of necessity. Open a jar in the depths of winter and a bit of summer shines through.
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Garlic Scapes Hummus
A seasonal twist on hummus made with curly garlic scapes in place of raw garlic, milder and greener.
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Orange Jelly Slices
The jiggly dessert of childhood, grown up. Fresh orange juice set in its own peel and sliced into wedges. Add a splash of vodka or Cointreau if you like.
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Artichoke Pesto
One dish, seven uses. Artichokes, garlic and olive oil blended into a bright green pesto that earns its place in the fridge.
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Leftover Sour Cream Dressing
Coriander, garlic, lime, and hot sauce blended with sour cream you’d otherwise let go to waste, into a dressing worth making on purpose.
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Antipasto Salad
Romaine with chickpeas, fresh mozzarella, salami, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and olives in a balsamic vinaigrette.
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Hot Cocoa Mix
A homemade holiday gift from the heart, and you know exactly what’s inside. So simple you’ll wonder why you hadn’t made it before.
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Overnight Pancakes
A birthday breakfast for Mr. S. Back from our morning walk, I pulled the batter from the fridge, thinned it with a splash of milk, and had fluffy pancakes on the table in 10 minutes. A weekday luxury, indeed!
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Warm Barley Salad
Pearl barley stirred with mascarpone, roasted red pepper and asparagus, artichoke hearts, garlic and parsley. Served warm.
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Split Pea Soup
A family favourite: whenever Mom had a roast ham, we knew split pea soup was coming next. Split peas and a smoked ham bone, finished with fresh tarragon.
