Roasted butternut and feta galette with thyme

Butternut galette recipe

 

I love this time of year, as spring shifts into summer – when the days stretch a little longer, the air feels lighter and we start craving meals that bridge the gap between cosy and fresh. This rustic galette is just that, a beautiful change-of-season dish that celebrates summer’s arrival while keeping the comfort of flaky pastry and roasted vegetables. It’s simple yet elegant, making it perfect for a relaxed lunch in the sun or an easy dinner al fresco.

 

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Jacket potatoes with creamy mushroom sauce

Perfectly baked jacket potato with mushroom sauce

 

The other day, I found myself craving a classic baked potato—crisp and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s not the prettiest dish, but there’s something deeply comforting about it. Hearty, satisfying, and rich with umami, it’s the perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner for chilly winter days.

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One pot creamy mushroom orzo with spinach and chorizo

Bowls of orzo pasta

 

If a creamy, comforting and quick meal is what you’re after then you’re in the right place. Not only does this meal deliver on flavour, but it’s a one pot wonder so you’ll have less washing up to do afterwards, love it! The hero of this recipe is the orzo, which cooks together in the pot with all of the other ingredients. My family might argue that the chorizo is in fact the real hero here, and who can blame them?

 

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Roasted veggie and tomato pesto tart

 

This scrumptious tart is a delightful combination of tastes and textures. Golden, flaky puff pastry is topped with flavourful tomato pesto, a medley of roasted vegetables and melty mozzarella – it’s the perfect union of crunch and flavour. Are you hungry yet?

 

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One pot beef chilli

 

This basic beef chilli recipe is so satisfying and will warm you up from the inside out on cold winter evenings. We love a good old spag bol at home, and beef chilli is a bit like spag bol’s spicy cousin. With beans. Pop the pot onto the table along with your side dishes, and let everyone help themselves and build their own meal. This is one recipe where I know I’m guaranteed to see clean plates at the end of dinner time!

 

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Smokey pulled pork buns

 

This recipe is from a recent campaign I worked on, and I simply had to share it with you – it’s that good. The oven does most of the work here, and although the cooking time is a few hours the actual hands on prep time is minimal. The cooking time is worth it, you’ll be rewarded with tender pork that just falls apart. These smokey pulled pork buns are the business!

 

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Creamy leek and potato soup

 

This warming and creamy soup is just what you need to keep you toasty during this very cold spell. In Cape Town the sun has been shining these last few days, but make no mistake… it’s icy out there! You can’t beat the flavour of home-made soup, and the bonus of making a big batch is that you can freeze the leftovers for another day.

 

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Beef and onion pie (plus a few favourite London foodie spots!)

 

This recipe is inspired by my trip to the U.K. last month and it’s a goodie for winter. I’ve used beef chuck in this pie filling which is fabulously tender, hearty and tasty. It’s just one of the meals I enjoyed during my stay, and I’ve listed a few other favourite foodie finds below, scroll down for the deets!

 

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