My easy Caponata Siciliana is the ultimate taste of summer, made with tender aubergines, juicy tomatoes, olives and capers, finished with a delicious sweet-and-sour agrodolce. Serve it warm or at room temperature with crusty bread for the perfect Mediterranean summer meal.
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Asparagus Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Pistachios
British asparagus season is finally here, and this asparagus lentil salad is one of the freshest and easiest ways to enjoy it. Packed with tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty green lentils, crunchy pistachios, and a simple basil pesto dressing, this salad is full of flavour, texture, and vibrant seasonal ingredients. It’s the perfect light …
No-Knead Spelt Seeded Bread – Quick, Easy & Delicious Homemade Loaf
Ever get tired of shop-bought bread? I know I did, until I perfected this no-knead spelt seeded bread. Now, I barely buy bread from the store because this loaf is so quick, simple, and delicious. I make four to five loaves every week for my family, and we love it plain, toasted with butter, spread …
🌿 Mediterranean Brussels Sprouts Salad
A fresh, vibrant winter salad you’ll crave all season Brussels sprouts are officially in season — and I’m completely obsessed with them right now. They’re crunchy, nourishing, and make the perfect base for this Mediterranean-style Brussels Sprouts Salad. Packed with sweet cherry tomatoes, punchy red onions, salty black olives, and creamy feta crumbs, this salad …
🎃 Stuffed Pumpkin with Oyster Mushrooms & Lentils
A cozy, nourishing, and high-flavour autumn recipe When pumpkin season arrives, there’s nothing more satisfying than turning the whole vegetable into a show-stopping, wholesome meal. This Stuffed Pumpkin with Oyster Mushrooms and Lentils is hearty, plant-based, protein-rich, and bursting with deep umami flavours. It’s the kind of dish that feels comforting yet nourishing — perfect …
🍄 Protein Packed Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a recipe that’s wholesome, satisfying, and packed with protein, these Protein Packed Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms will be your new favourite. Filled with a creamy and nourishing mixture of cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and green onions, they’re bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavour. The best part? These mushrooms are so versatile. …
🥗 Lentil Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing (Colourful, Cozy & Protein-Packed)
If you’re looking for a salad that’s hearty, vibrant, and comforting, this Lentil Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing is exactly what cozy autumn days call for. It’s the kind of salad that proves — yet again — that salads are never boring. In fact, they’re probably my favourite kind of meal. For me, the more …
🥔 Protein-Packed Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Scrambled Eggs & Veggies
Looking for a meal that’s hearty, nutritious, and packed with protein? These Protein Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are exactly that — a delicious and balanced dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Sweet potatoes make the perfect base: naturally sweet, filling, and loaded with fiber and vitamins. Add in fluffy scrambled eggs, …
🍄 Spanish Cream of Oyster Mushroom Soup (Crema de Setas de Ostra)
A few weeks ago, I shared my recipe for Setas de Ostra al Ajillo (Garlic Butter Oyster Mushrooms), and it quickly became one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Since then, I’ve been inspired to create another dish that highlights the beauty of seasonal British oyster mushrooms — this time in a silky, …
🍄 Garlic Butter Oyster Mushroom Skillet (Setas de Ostra al Ajillo) — A Spanish-Inspired Tapas Turned Home Favorite
I first fell in love with setas de ostra al ajillo during a visit to L’Angleiru in the mountains of Asturias, Spain – a charming spot around 30 minutes from Gijón, this rustic Asturian gem served grilled wild mushrooms that were simply unforgettable. When I finally got my hands on fresh British oyster mushrooms, I …


