Mediterranean

More Leftover Alchemy, coconut vinegar, kimchi, rosti, arancini, sweet elixirs

Transforming leftovers into vinegars, sauces, pies, jams and kimchi—how a week’s worth of scraps became meals, preserves, and new delights.

Jun 17 •

The Alchemy of Preserved Citrus and a Green with Envy Salad

From Morocco to Malaysia, through my kitchen to yours — citrus transformed, layered with spice, and served with seared tuna and soft herbs.

Jun 3 •

Leftover Alchemy: From Class to Kitchen to Kindness

How I turned a Sri Lankan feast into sambal samosas, nasi goreng and breakfast on sourdough with a zero waste philosophy

May 24

An Italian-Inspired Easter Table

Simple antipasti, slow-cooked soup, pasta with prawns, and a chocolate salame twist

Apr 22 •

Stirring Instincts: Risotto, Arancini, and the Joy of Leftovers

An intuitive approach to risotto with a gochujang twist—plus leftover alchemy with arancini and rösti

Apr 1 •

Silvio’s Simple Italian Tuna Salad: A Lesson in Restraint and Reverence

An elderly Italian gentleman’s perfectly balanced tuna salad, made with just a handful of ingredients and a lifetime of culinary wisdom.

Mar 14 •

Golden Sofrito & The Cook’s Larder: The Magic of Turmeric, Lemon & Rosemary

A Mediterranean feast featuring golden poached chicken, a vibrant chopped salad, and the pantry treasures that bring depth and brightness to every dish.

Mar 12 •

Ultimate Middle Eastern Mezze

Feta Dip, Labneh Balls and Fermented Tomato Salsa

Jan 29 •

A Greekish parcel of delight

Day 5 Sweet Potato Week, Feta, sweet potato and walnut parcel with balsamic glaze

Dec 5, 2024 •

Marcella Hazan's Gnocchi - Sweet Potato

Day 3 of Sweet Potato Week, this experiment worked deliciously

Dec 3, 2024 •

Persian Date, Olive & Blood Orange Tapenade with Marinated Walnuts on Spiced Oat Cakes

A bold and aromatic twist on classic tapenade—sweet dates, briny olives, citrusy blood orange, and spiced oat cakes come together for the perfect apéro…

Nov 24, 2024 •

Marcella Hazan's left over Onion

A new life for the discarded onion from the classic tomato sauce.

Sep 23, 2024 •

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