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Black Kale and Goat Cheese Salad
The ideal summer evening should be warm and bright, with the sweet and salty ocean smell wafting through the open windows on a light breeze, The ideal summer dinner? One that comes together in a flash, to allow you to relax and make the most of a beautiful evening? The first idea that comes to […]
Nettle Green Pea and Zucchini Tart
There are two main reasons why we are so excited about today’s recipe. First of all, it’s the star ingredient, courtesy of Mummy and Daddy’s precious find at the Farmers’ Market: nettles. Yes, you read it correctly, nettles – the stinging variety, to be more precise 🙂 Daddy had never had cooked nettles before, but […]
Kamut Spaghetti With Asparagus Cavolo Nero and Pine Nuts
We’ve enjoyed some mild weather recently, which has also translated into a welcome change to lighter menus in the Bistro kitchen. After a really long winter this year, we’ve been more than happy to give up on stews that have simmered for ages, and make way for dishes that are part way between a cooked […]
New Potato Pumpkin and Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon and Herb Dressing
One thing we love about our weekly CSA box is that it helps with creativity in the kitchen. Chef Gerald has no problem with this concept whatsoever, because his food preferences change on a weekly basis, sometimes even more frequently. Mummy, on the other hand, must admit to having terrible visions of staring blankly at […]
Green Pea and Broad Bean Hummus
As a true seasonal food aficionado, Chef Gerald has been obsessed with greens for the past few weeks. Ever since spring finally arrived on our shores, he has thoroughly been sampling/quality checking any bright green vegetable in the Bistro kitchen or fridge, from herbs to baby spinach, baby fennel fronds, broccoli, peas and broad beans. […]
Leek Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Quiche
“Where’s Mummy, Daddy, where’s Mummy? She’s run away with my quiche before I had a chance to sample it! What a naughty Mummy!!! And I’ve had an eye on that quiche for a couple of hours now, waiting patiently for it to cool….Where’s my quiche?” Finally, I get to have a taste! Human parents don’t […]
Welcome to Spring – Veggie Box Frittata
I love having a big splash! I think you humans call this activity having a shower, but that doesn’t look anywhere near as much fun as my big splash… After all, you don’t really get to splash around much at all, and the sign of a fun shower is when half the bathroom is dripping […]
Corn Rainbow Chard and Baby Spinach Risotto
Chef Gerald had a lovely surprise when Mummy opened this week’s fruit and veggies box and found two lovely ears of corn. Corn used to be one of his favourite menu options, and the last few months of seasonal unavailability seem to have only enhanced his passion for it. The Bistro kitchen wanted to use […]
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