Beef and Ginger Jiaozi Dumplings
These beef and ginger dumplings can be time consuming to make. But with this recipe, they’re oh so worth it. By Jess Lacey Beef and Ginger Jiaozi Dumplings Print Prep Time 1 hour Cook Time 20 mins...
View ArticleSpaghetti with Scallops and White Wine
This recipe is a slightly retro creamy pasta dish with scallops, white wine and lemon zest. It is quick and easy to make, about 20 minutes from start to finish. By Jess Lacey Spaghetti with Scallops...
View ArticleFattoush Salad
This recipe is adapted, given that finding a decent looking tomato in the midst of Danish winter is as likely as a Michelin guide reviewer venturing outside Copenhagen. By Jess Lacey I have a slight...
View ArticleModern Irish Cooking – Beetroot Meringues with Cashel Blue Cream
It may not be what first comes to mind when you think of Irish cooking, but this recipe, inspired by Dublin’s newest fine dining spot, The Greenhouse, showcases the diversity of modern Irish cooking....
View ArticleGreen Dip
If you are lucky enough to live further from the Arctic tundra, or have a better grasp of horticulture, this dip is a lovely way to use up some herbs. By Jess Lacey This post would perhaps be better...
View ArticleParis – E.Dehillerin – The Ultimate Kitchen Store
Walking through the front door, you are met with a wall of copper moulds and pans of every imaginable shape and size. This is E.Dehillerin. By Jess Lacey For the last few years, my favourite presents...
View ArticleEasy Tomato and Fennel Bread
This makes a decent 500g loaf, and just requires you to plan a day ahead. By Jess Lacey I had to try a recipe that compared making bread to having a pet cat. It requires minimum effort, a little bit of...
View ArticleOnion Jam
Onion jam is rich and savoury-sweet, great with pates or in sandwiches. By Jess Lacey I’m not really sure when you would find yourself with a glut of onions, I certainly never have, but did have a glut...
View ArticleTriple Layer Lemon Curd Cake
Makes 1 three layer 9 inch cake. If you want a two layer 7 inch cake, as was intended by Darina Allen who came up with this recipe, reduce the ingredients for the cake by 1/3. By Jess Lacey This was...
View ArticleSteak Tartare
This is a relatively quick and easy thing to make, given that it does not involve any cooking, and is nice for a hot Summer’s evening. By Jess Lacey There are many different versions, with olives and...
View ArticleOmakase at Restaurant Sushi of Gari 46, New York City
Omakase translates roughly as ‘I will leave it to you’ and involves sitting at the sushi counter while a chef prepares individual pieces of nigiri based on what is the best fish they have that day...
View ArticleChickpea, Lentil and Tahini Salad with Feta
This salad is so much more than the sum of its parts. It has a rich, complex flavour combining many ingredients you wouldn’t necessarily have put together. By Jess Lacey I always regarded feta and...
View ArticleMaki and Uramaki Sushi Rolls
In order to make sushi you need time, patience, a flair for subterfuge and ideally an accomplice. By Jess Lacey Since the introduction of EU Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. you are not allowed to buy raw...
View ArticleDuck Aigre Douce with Roasted Garlic and Celeriac Mash
The celeriac mash creates a nice, slightly tart contrast with the rich, sweet sauce, but mashed potato with lots of butter is good too. By Jess Lacey This recipe was the first one my overly ambitious...
View ArticleScallop Tataki
The scallop in this recipe is nearly raw, so you need it to be exceptionally fresh. By Jess Lacey This looks far more complicated to make then it is, so it would make a very impressive dinner party...
View ArticleSummer Potato Salad
This potato salad’s contrasting flavors, from sharp mustard to sweet honey, make it stand out from the pack of this picnic staple. By Jess Lacey Summer Potato Salad Print Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time...
View ArticleSilky Smooth Hummus
This hummus is more labor intensive than some recipes for the popular spread, but the result is super smooth, like the stuff you get at a Middle Eastern restaurant. By Jess Lacey Silky Smooth Hummus...
View ArticleTurkish Haydari
Haydari is a traditional Turkish meze made from thickened yoghurt, garlic and herbs. By Jess Lacey You will frequently see haydari sold in Turkish delis in various different forms, often involving...
View ArticleZucchini and Rice Tian
This gratin is a great side dish to any protein for dinner and the leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day. By Jess Lacey Zucchini and Rice Tian Print Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins...
View ArticleZucchini Lasagne
Zucchini, or “courgette” as it is sometimes known, replaces meat in this lightened version of comforting lasagne. By Jess Lacey Zucchini Lasagne Print Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time...
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