Tomato & Roasted Lemon Salad from Plenty More My most cherished food memories are often the simplest. I recall one particularly sunny afternoon in Sicily, at a small family-run farm, where I experienced the most remarkable tomato salad. The tomatoes, still warm from the sun, were bursting with sweetness. Dressed simply with olive oil, salt, … Read more
Turkey & Sweet Corn Meatballs With Roasted Pepper Sauce The first time I tasted these meatballs, it was at a bustling summer barbecue where the air crackled with laughter and the scent of grilling meats. My friend Sarah, always the adventurous cook, had whipped them up, and I remember being completely floored by the juicy … Read more
Ottolenghi’s Very Full Roasted Vegetable Tart: A Mediterranean Masterpiece I remember the first time I made this tart. It was a dreary Sunday afternoon, the kind that begged for comfort food. I was newly exploring Ottolenghi’s “Plenty,” and the photograph alone – a vibrant mosaic of roasted vegetables nestled in golden pastry – was enough … Read more
Leek Fritters with Herbed Yogurt Sauce The scent of frying leeks always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She had a way of transforming humble vegetables into culinary masterpieces, and her leek fritters were legendary. Crispy on the outside, tender and sweet within, they were always served with a vibrant green sauce that cut … Read more