Blog & Recipes

Aurore is back at it again with another healthy and delicious recipe to get us through the grim winter months. Ideally, make this around the time you make her burrata and roasted beetroots to use up the leftover hazelnuts. Either way, this raw Jerusalem artichoke with zesty citrus is just what we need to feel nourished and happy as we work our way into longer days...

Here we start with a very simple roasted beetroot salad, starter plate or even lunch with indulgent burrata, walnuts and of course—EVOO. This series of recipes is based on seasonal ingredients at their peak.

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Is there anything more healthy and hearty than a big bowl of lentils? The first time Maria put this on a plate in front of me, all those lovely feelings of a nurturing meal came back. So, since it's a grim month in an extra grim time, I thought we'd share Maria's take on this classic Mediterranean diet dish—that offers so much cheap and cheerful nutrition to get us through any season.

Maria is a dolmades champ. It's mainly down to her rolling skills and speed, but the recipe is pretty amazing (and simple), too. Follow her straight-forward Mediterranean approach and you'll be creating your own Cretan table at home in no time.