Tuscan Vegetable Terrine 4 portions – Prep: 30 min + overnight – Cooking: 30 min Ingredients 300 g (10 oz) pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil 16 Roma tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil 400 g (14 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced Salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch arugula […]
Muesli Parfait 4 portions – Prep: 6 min Layer in 4 glasses: 500 ml (2 cups) plain yogurt mixed with 30 ml (2 Tbsp) honey + 2 ml (½ tsp) cinnamon 125 ml (½ cup) muesli 30 ml (2 Tbsp) chopped nuts 375 ml (1½ cups) mixed fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, apple, kiwi, peach, mango, […]
Chickpeas & Spinach with Dried Tomatoes 4 portions – Prep: 10 min – Cooking: 10 min Ingredients 30 ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red onion, thinly sliced Pinch dried chili flakes 1 carrot, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 300 g (10 oz) cooked chickpeas, rinsed 150 g (5 […]
Vegetable Frittata 4 portions – Prep: 10 min – Cooking: 45–60 min Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 zucchini, finely diced 70 g (2⅓ oz) cabbage, finely shredded 1 head broccoli, small florets 90 g (3 oz) mushrooms, chopped 8 large eggs, beaten 120 g (4 oz) strong cheddar, […]
Tofu Burgers 4 portions – Prep: 12 min – Cooking: 6 min Ingredients 350 g (12 oz) firm tofu, cut into 4 slices 15 ml (1 Tbsp) olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 10 ml (2 tsp) each ground cumin & freshly ground black pepper 4 slices of crusty bread or small buns 60 ml […]
Red & Savoy Cabbage Slaw 4 portions – Prep: 8 min Ingredients 250 g (9 oz) red cabbage 250 g (9 oz) Savoy cabbage 3 radishes, thinly sliced 3 green onions, sliced 1 small hot chili, seeded and finely chopped 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh coriander 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh parsley 60 […]
4 portions Scrambled Tofu – Prep: 5 min – Cooking: 6 min Ingredients 6 white button mushrooms, quartered ½ red bell pepper, diced 5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil ½ bunch chives, finely chopped 125 ml (½ cup) finely chopped parsley 350 g (12 oz) firm tofu, crumbled 15 ml (1 Tbsp) tamari or soy […]
Stretch & Fold Technique – The Easiest Way to Build Perfect Gluten Strength No kneading, no mixer, just your hands and 2 minutes every 30–45 min Why Stretch & Fold Works So Well Gently aligns and strengthens gluten without tearing it Redistributes yeast and bacteria → more even fermentation Traps air → bigger, more open […]
What is autolyse, and why is it a game-changer? Autolyse (pronounced “auto-lees”) is a simple but powerful technique invented in the 1970s by French professor Raymond Calvel. It dramatically improves dough handling, oven spring, crumb openness, flavor, and extensibility — with almost zero extra work. The exact definition: Autolyse = mixing only the flour(s) and […]
Below are 5 Best Sourdough Bread Recipes, from an easy beginner loaf to a weekend show-stopper. All use 100% hydration and 100% active starter (bubbly, doubled after feeding). All timings assume a 24–26 °C kitchen. NOTE Bread flour = sifted whole wheat flour. No enrichment with synthetic vitamins! Recipe Difficulty Hydration Total Time Special Feature […]