Blackberry Crumble Muffins (with Homegrown Fruit + a Crunchy Topping)
Juicy blackberry muffins with a golden crumble topping—made with homegrown berries and a fluffy batter. An easy, delicious summer bake!
How to Make the Crispiest Greek-Style Fried Courgettes at Home
If you’ve ever been to Greece in the summer, chances are you’ve seen plates of thinly sliced courgettes fried to golden perfection—crisp...
Cooking in a Holiday Let Kitchen: The Joy of Doing More with Less
Discover the joy of cooking in a holiday rental kitchen with minimal tools and ingredients. Creative, simple meals made with what you have o
Chocolate Courgette Cake with Cocoa Crumble Topping
When you’re in the thick of courgette season, you either find creative ways to use them or you surrender to courgette overload. I’m...
Smoky Zucchini Noodles with Charred Corn, Cumin Butter Tomatoes, Dill & Feta
Quick and flavourful smoky zucchini noodles with charred corn, cumin butter tomatoes, dill, and feta. A perfect one-pan summer dinner idea.
Sourdough Simit – A Crusty, Authentic Turkish Street Bread
Learn how to make authentic sourdough simit with a crusty texture, just like the street vendors in Turkey. Full step-by-step recipe on blog!
Courgette Fritters: The Start of a Courgette Recipe Series
Crispy courgette fritters made with fresh herbs, spring onions, and served with garlicky yogurt. Perfect for using up homegrown courgettes!
Cooking from Sami Tamimi’s Boustany
A personal look at Sami Tamimi’s new cookbook Boustany. See what I’ve cooked so far and what’s next on my list — inspired by Palestinian foo
Semolina Sourdough Bread with Mixed Seeds
I first baked this bread on my birthday, years ago, using the recipe from the Tartine Bread book. The original version called for a...
Turkish Chickpea Stew with Lamb (Etli Nohut Yemeği) – Comfort Food Classic
A classic Turkish lamb and chickpea stew (etli nohut) – rich, comforting, and best served with buttery rice. Full recipe and story inside!
