Every summer, our family orchard turned gold. The apricot trees in my grandparents’ farm ripened all at once, their branches heavy with fruit. I’d climb the old gnarled tree, eating apricots still warm from the sun – sticky fingers, sweet juice, and that floral fragrance that only fresh apricots have.
I’ve baked sourdough every week for ~4 years, and this brown sourdough is the one I trust when life gets busy. It’s nutty from wholemeal flour, but with a soft crumb even though it packs in that extra fiber.
If you’ve ever had a glut of cucumbers, you’ll know the urge to preserve them. In my family, fermenting wasn’t a hobby, it was a way of life. When the garden and fields overflowed with produce, everything went into jars: tomatoes (even the green ones), cabbage, cucumbers.
Juicy, crispy-edged smashed burger tacos topped with zesty tomato-cucumber salsa and nestled in warm tortillas. A flavor-packed twist that blends the best of burgers and tacos into one irresistible bite.
This cottage cheese avocado toast with a sprinkle of sumac and chili flakes has been my go-to for breakfast in a hurry, lazy lunches and protein-packed snacks. It’s creamy, tangy, a little spicy and so incredibly easy to throw together.
Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad is one of my favorite ways to turn grilled peppers into something hearty and satisfying. They take on that deep, smoky sweetness that works beautifully in this pasta salad.
When summer courgettes are piling up in the fridge, this courgette pea soup is my go-to. It’s naturally sweet from the veg, surprisingly satisfying thanks to the peas, and ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus: the Parmesan crisps make it feel elegant, though they are so fast to make!
When you want something that feels fancy but takes under 30 minutes, this pesto and ricotta pasta is your weeknight savior. It’s creamy without cream, fresh and peppery, and gloriously green. Not to mention that I upped the amount of protein by doubling down on the ricotta!
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking to strike that balance of satisfying, fresh, and yummy. And this halloumi and sweet potato salad absolutely nails it. It’s warm, creamy, tangy, crispy and sweet all at once, but it’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch or dinner.
These apple rhubarb muffins have become a seasonal staple in my kitchen: tender, tangy, and just sweet enough with a crunchy sugar top. They’re the kind of treat you’ll want to make on repeat, especially with fresh rhubarb in season.
