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* – SEARED BEEF STEAK SERVED WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES,. 

Here’s a basic recipe to recreate it:

Ingredients

• 2 beef steaks (e.g., ribeye or filet mignon)
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
• Assorted vegetables (carrots, yellow beets, green pea puree or zucchini)
• Edible flowers (e.g., pink nasturtium) for garnish
• Coarse sea salt & cracked pepper for finishing

Method

1. Season steaks with salt, pepper, and herbs. Let rest 30 min.
2. Sear steaks in hot olive oil, 3–4 min per side for medium‑rare. Rest 5 min.
3. Roast vegetable slices (carrot, beet) in oven (200 °C) with oil, salt, pepper, 15–20 min.
4. Sauce: reduce beef broth with vinegar in the same pan, simmer to thicken.
5. Plate: place vegetable medallions, add green puree, top with steak, drizzle sauce, garnish with herbs & edible flower, finish with sea salt.

Want tips on perfecting the sear or balancing flavors?

* – SIMPLE RECIPE FOR GRILLED SALMON SKEWERS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS & MASH

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 400g salmon, cut into 2–3 cm cubes
• 8–10 Brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Microgreens for garnish
• 2 large potatoes (for mash)
• Butter, milk/cream, salt (for mash)

Method:

1. Marinade: Mix soy sauce, honey, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Toss salmon cubes & Brussels sprouts in the mix; let sit 20–30 min.
2. Skewers: Thread salmon & Brussels sprouts alternately onto skewers (if using wood, soak skewers 10 min first).
3. Grill: Preheat grill or pan to medium‑high. Cook skewers 3–4 min per side, basting with leftover marinade, until salmon is charred & cooked through.
4. Mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter, milk/cream & salt to taste.
5. Plate: Spoon mash onto plate, top with skewers & drizzle any remaining glaze. Add microgreens on top for freshness.

Want the exact glaze recipe or tips for getting that caramelized finish?

* – GRILLED MEAT SKEWERS WITH VEGETABLES .

Here’s a simple recipe for similar meat & vegetable skewers:

1. Ingredients
   • 500g cubed meat (beef, chicken, or pork)
   • 1 red bell pepper, cubed
   • 1 green bell pepper, cubed
   • 1 onion, sliced into chunks
   • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
   • Wooden skewers (soaked in water 30 min)
   • Marinade: 3 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp ginger paste, salt, pepper, paprika.
2. Marinate
   Mix the marinade ingredients, add the meat cubes, coat well, and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
3. Assemble
   Thread meat and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
4. Grill
   Place skewers on a charcoal grill over medium heat. Cook 10–15 min, turning occasionally, until meat is charred and cooked through.
5. Serve
   Serve hot with a side of salad or sauce (e.g., chimichurri or yogurt dip).

Want tips on adjusting the marinade for extra flavor or a specific type of meat?