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Fern

vo.rs's resident home cook. A firm believer that the best recipes are the classics with one small, clever twist, Fern cooks the way most of us actually do: in a normal kitchen, on a normal weeknight, without a brigade of sous-chefs. Expect generous flavour, honest shortcuts and strong opinions about garlic.

Fern is vo.rs’s resident home cook and the byline on the recipes. The guiding belief here is simple: the best dishes are the well-loved classics given one small, clever twist that makes them sing. Fern cooks the way most of us actually do, in an ordinary kitchen on an ordinary weeknight, so the recipes favour generous flavour, sensible shortcuts and ingredients you can really find. Each one comes with the story behind it, because knowing where a dish comes from makes it taste better.

Shakshuka Verde With Green Herbs2025-02-26

Zigni: The Eritrean Berbere Stew2025-02-25

Rajas con Crema2025-02-23

Harissa Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate2025-02-21

Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Croutons2025-02-21

Cardamom and White Chocolate Snickerdoodles2025-02-19

Harira: Morocco's Ramadan Soup, Any Night2025-02-16

Jaffa Cakes from Scratch2025-02-16

Danish Pastry Dough from Scratch (with Three Fillings)2025-02-14

Japanese Milk Bread Rolls (Shokupan)2025-02-14

Slow-Roast Pork Shoulder with Apple Sauce2025-02-12

Ash Reshteh: Persian Noodle and Herb Soup2025-02-12

Masala Dosa with Two-Day Fermented Batter2025-02-10

Beef Empanadas with Olive and Egg2025-02-10

Porchetta with Fennel and Crackling2025-02-07

Chimichurri with Toasted Cumin2025-02-06

Lamingtons Rolled in Coconut2025-02-03

Sopa de Ajo: Castilian Garlic Soup with a Poached Egg2025-02-03

Nanaimo Bars with a Custard Middle2025-02-02

Bobotie: The South African Baked Custard Curry2025-01-30

Caldo Verde with Chorizo and Charred Kale2025-01-28

Mulligatawny with Apple and Curry2025-01-25

Lomo Saltado: Wok-Charred Beef, Soy and Lime2025-01-24

Empanadas Mendocinas With a Proper Repulgue2025-01-23

Pear Frangipane Tart with Cardamom2025-01-23

Smoked Paprika and Chorizo White Bean Stew2025-01-23

Roast Chicken with Tarragon Butter, Done Right2025-01-22

Browned-Butter and Pecan Blondies2025-01-19

Smoked Salmon and Dill Blinis2025-01-18

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde2025-01-17

Three-Cheese Quesadilla with Caramelised Onion2025-01-17

Yayla Çorbası: Turkish Yoghurt and Rice Soup2025-01-16

Horchata with Toasted Cinnamon and Almond2025-01-14

Avgolemono: Greece's Silky Egg-and-Lemon Soup2025-01-13

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies2025-01-05

Haleem: Spiced Wheat-and-Meat Porridge2025-01-02

Tinga de Pollo With Chipotle and Onion2024-12-31

Callaloo Soup with Coconut and Crab2024-12-29

Nihari: Slow-Cooked Beef-Shank Curry2024-12-28

Cherry and Almond Frangipane Galette2024-12-27

Spanakopita with Charred Spring Onion and Dill2024-12-26

Chicken Enchiladas in Red Chilli Sauce2024-12-24

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, the Chewy Kind2024-12-22

Peanut Butter Cookies with Flaky Salt2024-12-22

Scotch Broth with Barley and Lamb2024-12-20

Gulab Jamun in Cardamom-Rose Syrup2024-12-19

Georgian Chikhirtma: Lemon-and-Egg Chicken Soup2024-12-12

Keema Matar with Peas and Garam Masala2024-12-12

Cullen Skink: Smoked Haddock and Potato2024-12-11

Honey and Ricotta Phyllo Cups with Walnuts2024-12-11

Melting Moments with Custard Buttercream2024-12-08

Apple and Calvados Tarte Tatin2024-12-08

Bò Kho: Vietnamese Beef and Lemongrass Stew2024-12-07

Potato and Cheese Pierogi with Browned-Butter Onions2024-12-04

Żurek: Polish Sour Rye Soup with Sausage2024-12-02