Daily Menu
Celery Root and Apple Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts
A silky, elegant soup featuring the delicate earthiness of celery root balanced with sweet apples, finished with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of hazelnut oil.

Ingredients
- 600 g Celery root, peeled and diced
- 200 g Green apple, peeled and diced
- 150 g Onion, finely chopped
- 40 g Butter
- 1 L Vegetable stock
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 50 g Hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 5 g Fresh thyme leaves
- 8 g Salt
- 2 g Black pepper
How to Make
- Melt 40g butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until foaming, about 2 minutes.
- Add 150g chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add 600g diced celery root, 200g diced apple, and 5g thyme leaves, then stir to coat with butter and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in 1L vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered until celery root is completely tender, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth and silky, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 100ml heavy cream, then season with 8g salt and 2g black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with toasted hazelnuts and a light drizzle of hazelnut oil if desired.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Dill
Perfectly crispy-skinned salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, finished with fresh dill and lemon. A light yet satisfying main course showcasing premium fish.

Ingredients
- 800 g Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 45 g Dijon mustard
- 40 ml Honey
- 20 g Fresh dill, chopped
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 10 g Garlic, minced
- 8 g Salt
- 3 g Black pepper
- 30 g Butter
How to Make
- Pat 800g salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with 8g salt and 3g black pepper, letting them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 45g Dijon mustard, 40ml honey, 30ml lemon juice, and 10g minced garlic until smooth and emulsified.
- Heat 30ml olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan and press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to ensure even contact, then cook undisturbed until skin is golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the flesh is just cooked through but still moist in the center.
- Reduce heat to low, add 30g butter to the pan, and brush the honey-mustard glaze generously over the salmon fillets, letting it caramelize for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with 20g chopped fresh dill, and serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top.
Grilled Zucchini and Halloumi Salad with Mint and Lemon
Charred zucchini ribbons and golden grilled halloumi cheese tossed with fresh mint, arugula, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. A Mediterranean-inspired salad with wonderful textures.

Ingredients
- 500 g Zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 250 g Halloumi cheese, sliced
- 100 g Arugula
- 15 g Fresh mint leaves, torn
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 45 ml Lemon juice
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 8 g Garlic, minced
- 3 g Dried oregano
- 6 g Salt
- 2 g Black pepper
How to Make
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat, about 200°C.
- Brush 500g sliced zucchini with 20ml olive oil and season with 3g salt and 1g black pepper.
- Grill zucchini slices for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and tender, then transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill 250g halloumi slices for 2 minutes per side until golden with distinct grill marks, then add to the platter with zucchini.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 45ml lemon juice, 40ml olive oil, 8g minced garlic, 3g oregano, 3g salt, and 1g black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Arrange 100g arugula and 200g halved cherry tomatoes over the grilled vegetables and cheese.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the entire salad, scatter 15g torn mint leaves on top, and serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm.
Bulgur Pilaf with Caramelized Fennel and Pine Nuts
Fluffy bulgur wheat cooked with sweet caramelized fennel, toasted pine nuts, and aromatic spices. A fragrant and texturally interesting side dish with Anatolian roots.

Ingredients
- 300 g Coarse bulgur wheat
- 300 g Fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 120 g Onion, finely diced
- 50 g Pine nuts
- 50 g Butter
- 600 ml Vegetable stock
- 4 g Cumin seeds
- 3 g Coriander seeds, crushed
- 20 g Fresh parsley, chopped
- 7 g Salt
- 2 g Black pepper
How to Make
- Toast 50g pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes, then set aside.
- Melt 50g butter in a large pot over medium heat, add 4g cumin seeds and 3g crushed coriander seeds, and toast for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add 120g diced onion and 300g sliced fennel, then cook stirring occasionally until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
- Add 300g bulgur wheat and stir to coat with the butter and caramelized vegetables, toasting for 2 minutes.
- Pour in 600ml hot vegetable stock, add 7g salt and 2g black pepper, then stir once and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, fold in toasted pine nuts and 20g chopped parsley, and serve hot.
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