july catch up

July was a busy month here. We kicked off the initial stages of our home remodel and you can see how my kitchen looks before the big gut (that’s about to happen in a few weeks). It’s going to be an interesting experience, I’ve made a makeshift kitchen space for work to test recipes but part of me wants to hold off and cook in the new kitchen. I am very excited and thank goodness for countertop ovens and portable stoves!

Here’s are my latest recipes published in July.

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At the Guardian Feast, we celebrated fruits and I’ve got two recipes for you : A Roasted Grape Salad with walnuts and a cool lime sorbet that’s infused with Makrut lime leaves that’s sure to keep you refreshed at all times during this hot summer.

Photograph: Lizzie Mayson/The Guardian. Food styling: Liberty Fennell. Prop styling: Louie Waller. Food assistant: Jess Tofts.

For Food52 I looked into the biology of eggplants and how to prepare them for cooking and we even attempted an eggplant “bacon” recipe.

PHOTO BY ROCKY LUTEN. PROP STYLIST: MOLLY FITZSIMONS. FOOD STYLIST: ERICKA MARTINS.

For Serious Eats, we take a step-by-step approach to making a creamy, cheese loaded gnudi that I think can best be described as pillowy. Serve it with a saffron mushroom broth or just pop them directly in your mouth.

Until next time, stay safe!

xx

Nik