Something on the Side

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

…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

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...

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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