![My forest mushroom and chicken pie](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mushroom-and-cicken-pie-768x512.jpg)
My forest mushroom and chicken pie
Mushrooms are bang in season now and although I didn't pick them myself, all...
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My roasted aubergine with tahini sour cream and pomegranate
The end of summer gives us the aubergine or eggplant. It is a vegetable...
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My French brioche toast with cloves and plum stew
As the weather cools I really feel like lingering in bed on the weekends....
Read More![My Cardamom roasted figs with goatcheese](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/roasted-figs-goat-cheese-768x512.jpg)
My Cardamom roasted figs with goatcheese
This is a special time of year, not only because the end of summer...
Read More![My Champagne-soaked peach melba trifle](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/peach-melba-trifle-3-768x512.jpg)
My Champagne-soaked peach melba trifle
I am making up a new dessert by combining 3 of my favourites: peach...
Read More![Belgian Classics (18): speculoos flan pie (vlaai) from Ghent](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/gentse-vlaai-2-768x512.jpg)
Belgian Classics (18): speculoos flan pie (vlaai) from Ghent
This flan like pie is called vlaai in Flemish and is made with leftover...
Read More![My courgette fritters with za'atar cream dip](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/courgette-fritters-4-768x512.jpg)
My courgette fritters with za'atar cream dip
Courgette ( zucchini ) are in season now and is such a versatile vegetable....
Read More![My hibiscus and watermelon frozen margarita](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/watermelon-margaritas-3-768x512.jpg)
My hibiscus and watermelon frozen margarita
Nothing is as refreshing as a frozen drink ( slushy) in summer. I LOVE...
Read More![My summer veg and fruit gazpacho](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/summer-gazpatho--768x512.jpg)
My summer veg and fruit gazpacho
This is definetely NOT a traditional gazpacho, so my friend Lucia would call this...
Read More![Belgian Classics (17) : eel in green sauce](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/eel-in-green-sauce-3-768x512.jpg)
Belgian Classics (17) : eel in green sauce
This Belgian classic of freshwater eel with herby green sauce as many dishes, you...
Read More![My grilled halloumi, cucumber, and oven "sun-dried" tomato sandwich](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sandwich-haloumi-cucumber-sun-dried-tomatoes-768x512.jpg)
My grilled halloumi, cucumber, and oven "sun-dried" tomato sandwich
Tomatoes are coming in full season and I could not resist buying more cherry...
Read More![My one-pan oven roasted cherry chicken with rosemary](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/marinated-chicken-w-cherries-768x512.jpg)
My one-pan oven roasted cherry chicken with rosemary
Cherry chicken dinner! Cherries are in season and are just the sweetest and tangy...
Read More![My melon sorbet infused with lemon verbena](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/melon-sorbet-w-verbena-768x512.jpg)
My melon sorbet infused with lemon verbena
Summer and sorbet are a childhood memory for me and while no churn-sorbet is...
Read More![My baby beetroot risotto with feta and sage](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/beetroot-risotto-with-feta-and-sage-768x512.jpg)
My baby beetroot risotto with feta and sage
I saw these baby beetroot cuties at the market and just had to get...
Read More![My summery hotdogs with a coriander twist](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/usa-hotdogs-768x512.jpg)
My summery hotdogs with a coriander twist
Todays is the 4th of July ( damm how did we get to July...
Read More![Belgian Classics (16): Flemish style cod with breadcrumb and herb crust](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cod-crust-tomatoes-768x512.jpg)
Belgian Classics (16): Flemish style cod with breadcrumb and herb crust
With summer on our doorsteps and staycation a reality for all of us, we...
Read More![My pea and mint hummus and seasonal vegetables](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pea-humus-and-seasonal-vegetables-768x512.jpg)
My pea and mint hummus and seasonal vegetables
I love peas, and when they are just sooo fresh, it's like candy! Hummus...
Read More![My sun-filled Niçoise salad](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/salade-nicoise-3-768x512.jpg)
My sun-filled Niçoise salad
As none of will be travelling much beyond our country's borders this summer, I...
Read More![My lobster bisque for a rainy day](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lobster-bisque-768x512.jpg)
My lobster bisque for a rainy day
Lobster is now in season in Belgium and I LOVE indulging. I eat the...
Read More![Belgian Classics (15): meatloaf with leeks and mustard vinaigrette](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/meatloaf-with-leeks-768x512.jpg)
Belgian Classics (15): meatloaf with leeks and mustard vinaigrette
As the last of the winter leeks are available at the market and before...
Read More![My version of a Caesar salad](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/my-ceasar-salad-768x512.jpg)
My version of a Caesar salad
I may not be the biggest fan of lettuces ( I call them leaves)...
Read More![My Spring floral lunch in the garden serving white asparagus](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/filo-asperges-flowers-768x512.jpg)
My Spring floral lunch in the garden serving white asparagus
The virtual Chelsea Flower week was inspiring but of course not quite the same....
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The Chelsea Flower Show Pimm's Fizz
The Chelsea Flower Show, one of the largest horticultural events of the year, hosted...
Read More![My strawberry, rose water and pistachio clafoutis](https://leeksandhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/clafoutis-aux-fraises-768x512.jpg)
My strawberry, rose water and pistachio clafoutis
Strawberries are in season and because I kind of have a little bit of...
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