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Autumn Eton Mess

Autumn Eton Mess

This Autumn Eton Mess drifts between warmth and light — creamy, crisp, spiced and bright — representing the golden afternoons and the first chill of the season.

Apple & Rose Cream with Fennel Seeds & Vanilla Salt

Apple & Rose Cream with Fennel Seeds & Vanilla Salt

A delicate autumn harmony to finish your dinner with.

Grilled tuna steak with kaffir lime & Vadouvan sauce

Grilled tuna steak with kaffir lime & Vadouvan sauce

Some ideas turn out even better than what you hoped for… this is definitely one of those!

Fries, kewpie & furikake

Fries, kewpie & furikake

Give any dish a little twist with the Japanese seasoning mix furikake.

Vadouvan coquille with pickled shallots

Vadouvan coquille with pickled shallots

Balance the butter and the full and warm flavour of the vadouvan with the freshness of pickled shallots for a sublime amuse.

Zucchini with artichoke chèvre & mint pesto

Zucchini with artichoke chèvre & mint pesto

Brilliant combination of flavours.

Middle eastern carrot salad with caramelised pecans

Middle eastern carrot salad with caramelised pecans

Even just the smell of these caramelised cinnamon pecans in your house will make your day.

Rigatoni ‘carbonara style’ with smoked eel and truffle

Rigatoni ‘carbonara style’ with smoked eel and truffle

There is no meat in this pasta, but you do borrow the technique of a carbonara pasta for this exquisite dish. The idea comes from Bistro de la Mer in Amsterdam – which is absolutely worth a visit should you be in town. My dear 

Tomate Américaine

Tomate Américaine

The fabulous restaurant Zoldering in Amsterdam has invented this stunning dish. It has the texture and seasoning of filet Américain, but with the deep flavour of high quality dried pomodori. It takes some preparation, but it will be absolutely worth your while!

Medjoul Date Salsa for cheese boards

Medjoul Date Salsa for cheese boards

Great with goat cheese, but goes perfectly with any cheese board!