On My Kitchen Counter

A collection of the quick and easy recipes created on my kitchen counter, and some of the inspirations behind them.

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wastED London - Dan Barber's pop up focused on stopping food waste

How to cut food waste, inspired by wastED London

While food waste is an international problem at all stages of the food industry, the enormity of the problem doesn’t mean we can’t make a difference. Find out how.

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Breakfast / Vegetarian / Vegetarian option

Make your own scallion cream cheese

The best versions of scallion cream cheese are creamy, dreamy spreads that put the stuff in the supermarket to shame. And, it’s even easy to make at home.

The canals of Copenhagen Eating Out / Travel

A guide to Copenhagen

Scandi paradise Copenhagen is a mix of traditional and experimental. Jump into the Danish city with this guide to eating, drinking and sightseeing.

Crunchy, nutty granola Baking / Vegetarian

Crunchy nutty granola

Forget that overpriced 6 month old store-bought cereal. With a simple granola recipe, you can make your own and embrace your crunchy granola status.

Eating Out

A look back on Budapest

Budapest was high on my list of must-visit places and it finally happened this year. Here’s a look back at the May trip including, of course, the food.

roasted cauliflower and tahini sauce recipe

Roasted cauliflower and zucchini with tahini recipe (vegan)

For an easy, vegetarian (and vegan) flavor bomb of a meal, try roasted cauliflower and zucchini with tahini dressing. Plus – it’s gluten free.

2016-09-20 in Vegetarian.
Prairie Fire BBQ brisket

Brisket, burgers and beer: Prairie Fire BBQ at the Duke’s Head

Head to the Duke’s Head in Highgate for Prairie Fire BBQ’s June residency, where you can try tender, saucy brisket, juicy burgers and super creamy mac & cheese.

2016-06-19 in Eating Out, Meaty Meals, Photo Round-up.
hotel chocolat tasting

The bittersweet history of chocolate and a tasting at Hotel Chocolat

Chocolate is much more than just an afternoon pick-me-up. Does your chocolate snap? Does it satisfy a craving? Take a tour through Hotel Chocolat with me and read all about it.

2016-05-31 in dessert, Photo Round-up.

British wild garlic pesto with hazelnuts and kale

Pesto is often considered an Italian staple, but you can celebrate British produce with a wild garlic pesto made with kale and hazelnuts.

2016-04-18 in Vegetarian.
kale caesar salad

Kale Caesar Salad

Bring the magic of the all-knowing kale into your home with a rich (and still healthful) kale Caesar salad.

2016-03-30 in Vegetarian option.
Lazy French onion soup

Nontraditional lazy French onion soup

French onion soup can be a pain, but I’ve sussed out a shortcut that makes it a complete breeze.

2016-03-21 in Meaty Meals.
Moroccan carrot salad

Savory Moroccan carrot salad

Memories of Marrakech in a tangy, spiced Moroccan carrot salad.

2016-02-29 in Vegetarian.
Baked Hot Wings

Crispy baked chicken wings

Chicken wings with no batter and no frying – and yet still crispy? Yes it is possible!

2016-02-04 in Meaty Meals.
winter cranachan with whisky custard

Winter cranachan with whisky custard

It’s not raspberry season, but don’t let that stop you make this wintry version of cranachan, with a smooth warming custard and whisky-soaked fruit.

2016-01-21 in dessert, Vegetarian.
healthier nachos recipe

New Year’s Resolution Nachos

If you’ve taken up a new year’s resolution to eat differently, or you just want to dig into a big pile of chips, try out some addictive, crunchy baked tortilla chip nachos.

2016-01-13 in Vegetarian.

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