A roasted rump of beef with fresh ceps, layered potatoes and a crisp Parmesan salad. Simple elements that naturally belong together, delivering a dish with real clarity.
Recipes
Chicken Breast with Mashed Potato & Dijon Mustard Sauce
Roast chicken breast with Dijon mustard sauce, buttery mash and fresh herbs. A comforting, French-inspired dish with depth and balance.
Chicken Burger with Saffron Aïoli
A proper fried chicken burger. Brined, buttermilk-soaked thighs, saffron aïoli and crunchy lettuce, served in a soft brioche bun.
Haunch of Venison with Quince & Cranberries
Inspired by the wild landscapes of Slovenia’s Bohinj region, this slow-cooked haunch of venison combines tender meat with quince, cranberries and herbs. A fragrant, hearty dish that captures the essence of Balkan mountain cooking.
Ražnjići
This version of ražnjići pairs tender marinated pork with apples and plums, inspired by the flavours of the Balkan autumn. Grilled until golden and served with herbs and onions, it’s simple and deeply satisfying.
A Bean Čorba
This Balkan bean čorba is slow-cooked with ham hock, paprika, and sour cabbage for a rich, hearty stew. Inspired by Slovenian-style jota, it’s simple, nourishing and full of depth.
Chicken Paprikaš with Noklice
This chicken paprikaš with noklice is a true taste of Balkan home cooking. Sweet paprika, peppers and tender chicken simmer together in a rich sauce, with soft noklice dumplings to soak up every drop.
Bavette Steak with Ceps, Garlic & Parsley
A seasonal favourite pairing bavette steak with golden ceps and girolles. Cooked in butter with garlic and parsley for rich, autumnal flavour.
Peposo – Beef & Peppercorn Stew
This traditional Tuscan stew combines slow-cooked beef with red wine, tomatoes and a generous measure of black peppercorns. The result is a warming, deeply savoury dish that captures the bold simplicity of Italian cooking.
Pappardelle with Chicken Liver Ragù
This Tuscan classic combines pappardelle with a rich, slow-cooked chicken liver ragù made with Marsala, white wine, and fresh herbs. A deeply savoury, comforting dish that captures the warmth and simplicity of Italian home cooking.
Chomlek, Ohrid Style
A traditional Ohrid-style beef stew, Chomlek celebrates the simplicity of Balkan home cooking. Slow-cooked with beef shin, shallots and garlic until tender, it is humble, hearty and deeply satisfying.
Dimlama – Uzbek Harvest Stew
Dimlama is a gift from Uzbekistan, a dish that celebrates the season, the harvest, and the earth itself. It’s exceptional in its simplicity, a reminder of how generous the ground can be. The ingredients are layered, left to cook slowly, and allowed to create their own broth, a beautiful harmony of flavours that become something far greater than the sum of their parts.