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Something on the Side


White Bean and Rosemary Bruschetta
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

Ine
Sep 304 min read


Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man’s Potatoes)
…though there’s nothing poor about them! There’s a genuine love of potatoes in my mum’s cooking, and she’s something of a pro when it comes to preparing them. This is one of the many ways she makes them that we absolutely adore. We’re lucky to enjoy this dish every time we visit my parents in Andalucía. The name patatas a lo pobre dates back to postwar times in Spain, when families had to cook with whatever was on hand. It’s a humble dish made from simple pantry staples, som

Ine
Aug 63 min read


Summer Green Bean Salad
It’s that time of year when the barbecue is out, the sun’s (hopefully) shining, and easy, flavour-packed salads are essential. We love...

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Jul 183 min read


Easy Tartar Sauce
We love tartar sauce in our household—it’s a firm favourite. We use it with everything from classic fish and chips to grilled fish,...

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May 231 min read


Pancetta Green Beans
Healthy, hearty, and full of flavor, this side dish is perfect when you’ve got leftover pancetta, chorizo, or Spanish jamón in the...

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May 92 min read


Guacamole my Way
I’ve always loved guacamole, but there was a spot in New York’s Financial District—on Stone Street, if I remember right—that truly got me...

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May 72 min read


Golden Dutch Pan-Fried Potatoes
This one takes me back to my childhood in the Netherlands, where gebakken aardappelen, or “fried potatoes,” are a beloved staple side...

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May 32 min read


Asparragus with Parmessan and Truffle Oil
Asparagus is in season—and there’s no better time to enjoy it. This fresh, vibrant dish comes together in minutes: tender asparagus...

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Apr 182 min read


Seriously Easy and Tasty Potatoes
Golden, crispy, and full of flavour—these oven-roasted potatoes are the kind of side that quietly steals the show. Tossed with garlic,...

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Apr 162 min read
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