by Lindy | Jun 6, 2024 | Salad, Sides, Starter, Vegetarian
This beetroot salad is a staple in my kitchen. The flavors blend beautifully: the earthy beetroot is complemented by the natural sweetness of maple syrup, while the silky, creamy goat’s cheese melts in your mouth. For a slightly peppery kick, try using rocket leaves, or opt for lamb’s lettuce for a milder taste. You can prepare this salad in advance and keep it in the fridge; just drizzle the dressing over right before serving. Plus, the dressing works wonders on other salads too!
by Lindy | Jun 5, 2024 | Recipes, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
We all pronounce guacamole wrong! In Mexico where this dish comes from (it literally means avocado sauce), it is pronounced WAKA MOLE! You can play around with the chillies to make it spicier or milder but know your chillies. The jalapenos from my garden are literally like non-identical twins – some are so mild you’d think they were asleep, and others have a LOT of VA-VA-VOOM! So don’t say you weren’t warned.
by Lindy | Jun 4, 2024 | Rice, Sides, supper, Vegan, Vegetarian
I never used to eat rice until I discovered Ottolenghi! He is a magician with rice! This recipe is adapted from the master himself and is packed with flavour and absolutely delicious! A real winner! It features regularly at Notachef’s Table perfectly paired with slow-roasted, juicy lamb shoulder. Oh the juices from the shoulder are glorious with the sweetness of this rice!
by Lindy | Jun 4, 2024 | seafood, Sides, Starter
Did you know that scallops can jump and swim? They swim by quickly opening and closing their shells, propelling themselves forward. That is why their shells are thin and lightweight when compared to oysters. They are the cleanest shellfish available because they do not filter water like clams and mussels. That is probably why their meat is so sweetly delicate and match perfectly with peas! This is such a quick an easy recipe – perfection in simplicity really! There is plenty of pea purée so fry up some fish and enjoy!
by Lindy | Jun 4, 2024 | Baking, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch Box, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
I bake bread for my family at least twice per week using my trusty Thermomix to make the dough. It’s so much cheaper and tastier than grocery store bread. This is one of my go-to breads. It yields a generous loaf, although my family almost devours it as soon as it comes out of the oven. The tender loaf, a Cookidoo recipe, is very soft with a beautifully crisp, golden crust thanks to the cast iron pot it is baked in. I prefer to use maas instead of buttermilk as I find that buttermilk is quite runny nowadays
by Martli | May 16, 2024 | Sauces, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian
Chimichurri is a hodgepodge of several things in no particular order and hails from Argentina and Uruguay. My own hodgepodge recipe has evolved with my taste over the years; this is my current favourite version!
