Easy Seafood Gratin
Easy seafood gratin is a slightly updated version of a favorite recipe in the ‘soothing’ chapter of my James Beard-nominated cookbook.
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Homemade wholewheat sourdough bread is about as delicious and as natural as it gets since you’re literally pulling wild yeast out of the air to make it.
Creamy Vegan Winter Squash and White Bean Soup
This creamy vegan winter squash and white bean soup is a cozy cold-weather soup that’s easy to make and pure comfort to eat. It has it all
Mum’s Spaghetti Bolognese
Heat the olive oil in a heavy frying or sauté pan over a medium-high flame. When it starts to ripple, add the diced meat and the bay leaf.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Blend the broccoli soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pot and heat through over a low flame. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Taste for salt. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of EVOO and a dollop of scallion gremolata.
Japanese Curry Noodle Soup
Japanese curry noodle soup is a personal favorite. It is low-heat spicy, and manages to be both warming and soothing. Real comfort food.
Chicken Braised with Lemon and Onions
Chicken braised with lemon and onions is a favorite weeknight dish that completely transforms skinless chicken breasts from bland into a tasty, comforting dinner with a flavor that says you spent hours on it, when you haven’t!
Gingery Poached Pears
These very simple gingery poached pears can be either a wonderful dessert or refreshing breakfast treat paired with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt.
Miracle Chicken
My mum used to make this for for me when I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite things to eat when I feel tired or run-down and in need of something light.
Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes
If like me you’re into sourdough bread making, Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes are a great way to use up discarded starter in this easy, special breakfast or brunch treat.