SPRING

A season of growth and renewal, carrying with it a sense of lightness and fresh beginnings.

Spring is a wander through the garden, elderflower heavy with bloom, its delicate fragrance reaching out to greet me each time I pass.

All Spring recipes

green beans
strawberries
Spring Onion
Fennel

asparagus
dill
new potatoes
carrots

kale
radishes
swiss chard
PEAS

celery
broad beans
artichokes
turnips

LATEST SPRING Recipes

Spring
Suzme And The City Of Winds
Suzme And The City Of Winds

A return to Baku after seven years, with stories of the city I still call home, its food and bazars, and two simple recipes for suzme and confit garlic.

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Fennel Salad with fennel Frond And Preserved Lemon Pesto
Fennel Salad with fennel Frond And Preserved Lemon Pesto

The first fennel bulbs of the season are crisp and sweet, and their feathery green fronds seem far too lovely to waste. In this spring salad, I use the whole plant, bulb, fronds, and all, blending the greens into a lively pesto with local walnuts and a touch of preserved lemon. It is a simple dish that captures the season’s freshness and the joy of cooking with what’s growing right now.

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Spring Onion and Feta Borek
Spring Onion and Feta Borek

It all begins with an idea.

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Pulled Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses and Sumac
Pulled Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses and Sumac

It all begins with an idea.

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