Make-Ahead Meals

Some recipes surprise you, not because they are complicated, but because they are so simple and still turn out this good. This Basque burnt cheesecake with Amarena cherries is exactly that. A few simple ingredients, a quick mix, and into the oven it goes… and yet what comes out is rich, creamy, deeply caramelised, and completely irresistible. It is a cake that feels almost too easy for how good it is. You know, as you pour the batter into the tin, that something delicious is

We love sea bass in our house, and we cook it in many different ways. This version is a particular favourite with kids. Opening the little parcel at the table to discover all the delicious ingredients inside makes it fun and exciting. It is incredibly easy to make, wonderfully delicious, and very versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or flavours depending on what you have at home, which makes it perfect for busy days when you still want something healthy and ful

(Vegetarian Variation Available Below) This is one of those dishes that saves me again and again. I often make it in the morning, while the kitchen is still calm, before the day unravels into its usual rush. It simmers away gently while I clear breakfast plates or answer emails, filling the house with that warm, smoky smell of chorizo and peppers. By evening, when we all tumble back through the door hungry, tired, and usually talking over each other and luckily dinner’s alrea

(Vegetarian Variation Available Below) Asadillo is one of those simple, home-style recipes that always feels special. It’s light yet full of flavour: a mix of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, onion, boiled egg, parsley, and good-quality tuna steak. The sweetness of the peppers and tomatoes melts together beautifully, and when you add the flaked tuna and egg, it becomes the kind of dish everyone reaches for seconds of. It’s the perfect thing to make for a light lunch or an easy

This summer we spent a few wonderful days on holiday in Tuscany, where we cooked delicious food and even made homemade limoncello with la nonna . After that, we stayed a few more days with friends in another beautiful corner of the region, at the stunning property of Poggio Novoli . I can’t say we didn’t add a little to our waistlines, but we definitely nourished our souls. There’s nothing quite like cooking together with friends and family, then lingering around the table, e

Before Ine’s Kitchen, my days were filled with spreadsheets, market updates, and the buzz of the trading floor. At first glance, finance and cooking couldn’t be more different; one is about numbers and risk, the other about flavors and family. But after years of balancing both, I’ve realized the lessons I learned in finance are exactly what help me cook smarter, not harder. Here’s how the two worlds overlap and why they might save you time in the kitchen, too. 1. Invest in Qu