I found the One Pot, Pan, Planet book free on Prime reading, so have that in my collection now and I'm really excited by the sound of some the recipes from it. It probably would have passed me by without Mumsnet.
Cheesy polenta with curried onions - Ixta Belfage, Mezcla
I finally tried this recipe which I talked about last September looking up thread. My first time cooking polenta and it was a success, and the suggestion to serve with sausages was a good one. Defiantly make it again, and I’ll look at other polenta recipes too (the rosemary polenta upthread also sounds up my street).
Spinach and feta tart with balsamic tomatoes - Gousto
Not surprised that was a hit because anything involving spinach, feta and pastry is almost guaranteed to be a hit with me.
Harissa and aubergine lentil pie - Gousto
This was just fine for me. Probably not helped by the fact that my new jar of harissa is really aniseed heavy which is a flavour I find challenging and not welcome in harissa, but texturally it was a a bit one note too and not one I’ll make again.
No-Knead Rosemary Focaccia - J. Kenji Lopez Alt - Serious Eats
My first attempt at a no-knead dough. The bread was texturally great, and tasted good, except it was too salty (and I like salty food). I reduced the salt to 10 g from the 15 in the recipe, but I’d probably use 5 g next time, especially as more salt is added to the top. I didn’t add the olives or pistachios, but didn’t feel it was missing anything, and I’m testing the recipe for a crowd and want it to be as crowd pleasing as possible.
Giant cheese on toast with spring onion, honey and Urfa butter - Ixta Belfrage - Mezcla
It wasn’t really giant as it was just for me, but I loved it. It was a last minute addition as there was focaccia, double cream and spring onions which needed to be used. I did totally forget the chilli and onion on top but it was delicious without. Probably will be one I’ll bringing out for lunch/brunch when people are over as it’s so simple and tasty.