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Sophie Mann

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BEETROOT DIP ❤️‍🔥

Day 4 of Dipmas and this one makes a comeback every year. Originally developed for Mixed Feedings supper club with @jodienixon_ , and honestly… it never misses.

Creamy, spicy tahini beetroot dip topped with quick-pickled beets and jammy roasted beets coated in dukka.

It’s bold, balanced, and just as stun as it looks, the perfect addition to any festive spread!

Ingredients • 6 beetroots • Honey • Dukka • 3–4 pre-cooked beetroots (packet)  • 4 tbsp tahini (plus extra to garnish) • ½ red chilli • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 garlic clove • Sherry vinegar • Sugar
•Dill • Olive oil • Salt
Method: 1.Roast 5 beetroots (cut into wedges) with olive oil at 190°C for around 25 mins or until tender. In the final 5 mins, add 1 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp sherry vinegar. Toss warm beets in dukka.
2. Blend pre-cooked beets, chilli, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and enough water to reach a smooth, spoonable consistency. Season generously.
3. For the quick pickle, finely slice the remaining beetroot and cover with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Balance to taste and leave for at least 10 mins.

#beetroot #dip #festivefood #easyentertaining #appetizers by @mannsgotmunch

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NEW BALANCE x OFFICE
Sneakers, snacks, and a tablescape to match.

Recent food design work celebrating the 471 Office launch, featuring 471 trainer moulded butter (yes, really).

Big love to @the_floral_menu for always nailing the vision, and @thecontentcloudnetwork for the trust 🖤

Silverware hire from @wayback__labs - so, so stunning.

#fooddesign #edibleart #tablescapestyling #tablestyling #foodstylist by @mannsgotmunch

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a year ago

KASHKE BADEMJAN
Proper obsessed with this Persian dip 🫶 and if you like babaganoush you’ll love this even more! The base is silky aubergine, caramelised onions and mint. I douse mine in a delish crispy garlic and mint oil. Give it a try!

Ingredients:
2 aubergine
2 onions, thinly sliced
1-2 garlic, minced
100g walnuts
1tsp dried mint
1/2 tsp turmeric
2tbsp thick yogurt or kashk if you can find
Olive oil
Salt
For the oil:
Olive oil
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1tsp dried mint

#aubergine #kashkebademjan #auberginerecipes #dips #comfortfood #persianfood by @mannsgotmunch

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2 years ago

Another month of stuffing my mouth. London food recs that are VERY worth your time.
@trullo_restaurant 3 plates of pasta, non-negotiable. The cacio e pepe + sexy salami croquettes are a MUST.
@jolene_colebrookerow tomato & cheese pastry so good I ordered it twice. Plus, such a cute little reading spot.
@primeur_restaurant came back to one of my favourite restaurants in London and, as always, it NEVER misses.
@chatsworthbakehouse another banger.
@watanrestaurantofficial goated. Been going for years. Mixed grill for two + the chana. Always.
@sessa.london gorgeous seasonal brunches. Tomato & peaches on toast with goat’s cheese, plus a side of canelés
@rondoldn x @acmefirecult their Sunday dinner collab is NOT one to miss. The tuna tostada + meat platter. Sexy.
@baburrestaurant still thinking about those lamb chops with mango sauce.
@chickenrunco spicy fried chicken sando + truffle beef sando. YUMMMMM.
Van Hing, Camberwell if you know, you KNOW.

#londonfood #londonrestaurants #londonfoodie #foodielondon #londoneats by @mannsgotmunch

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11 days ago

SWEETCORN VANILLA BLONDIES

AD I put sweetcorn in a blondie… and I’m very into it.
Sweet seasonal corn meets blackberry and vanilla in this layered bake, a vanilla rich corn blondie, blackberry jam and a sweetcorn infused ganache, finished with charred corn for a little extra pop of texture.

I’ve used @taylorandcolledge Organic & Fairtrade Vanilla Extract throughout the blondie and ganache. Just a few tsp gives a deep, full-bodied vanilla flavour and helps bring out the natural sweetness of the corn.

It’s Organic September, so it felt like the perfect time to celebrate organic ingredients and seasonal produce, while giving a savoury staple a seriously sweet AF makeover.

INGREDIANTS
2 corn cobs
500ml double cream
360g white chocolate
3 tsp @taylorandcolledge vanilla
1 tsp butter
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
150g unsalted butter, melted
100g granulated sugar
150g soft brown sugar
135g plain flour
150g cornmeal
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
Blackberry jam

METHOD
Strip the corn from the cobs, reserving ¼ of the kernels for topping.
Add the cobs, a handful of clean husks, leaves and 1 tsp vanilla to the cream and steep for 1 hour.
Strain, reserving around 200ml infused cream for later.
Roughly blitz the remaining corn kernels.
Mix eggs, melted butter, 2 tsp vanilla, sugar, flour, cornmeal, bicarbonate and a pinch of salt together with the blitzed corn until just combined. Pour into a lined tin and bake at 180°C for 25–35 minutes. Cool completely.
Spread over a layer of blackberry jam and freeze for 20 minutes to set.
For the ganache, warm the infused cream and pour over the white chocolate. Add vanilla, butter and salt, once the chocolate has melted whisk until smooth. If it splits, add a splash of warm cream and blitz with a hand blender.
Cool slightly to room temperature. Pour over the blackberry layer and chill until set. Finish with charred corn kernels, slice and serve.

#corn #sweetcorn #vanilla #blondies #baking by @mannsgotmunch

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a month ago

GIANT CRUMPET 🧈
A one pan slice of nostalgia. Bubbly, light crumpet batter with golden, buttery edges, perfect for sharing!

I’ve added melted @kerrygold_uk to the batter for a little extra richness, then cooked the crumpet in more butter before taking a generous slice straight from this beautiful Henry Holland butter dish and spreading it over the top, letting it melt into every little hole. HEAVEN!!

INGREDIANTS
200g strong flour
100g plain flour
200ml milk
300ml water
1 tbsp instant yeast
1/2 tsp bicarb
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
30g melted @kerrygold_uk plus more for greasing & spreading

METHOD
Gently warm the milk, water and Kerrygold together until the butter has melted and the mixture is just lukewarm.
Stir in the yeast and sugar, then leave for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and foamy.
In a separate bowl, mix together the strong flour, plain flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the warm yeast mixture until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Cover and leave somewhere warm for 1hr, or until doubled in size and bubbly.
Grease a small non-stick frying pan with Kerrygold. Pour in the batter and cook over a medium-low heat for 8 - 10 minutes, until the top is set and full of holes and the base is golden.
Flip briefly to colour the top, then serve warm with plenty more Kerrygold melting into all those little holes and whatever toppings you like! #AD

#crumpet #baking #butter #homebaking by @mannsgotmunch

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a month ago

Eating my way through London as per 👀 a few recent hits, neighbourhood staples & things I’m still thinking about.

Sarni of dreams @chatsworthbakehouse  Underrated spanakopita slice from @original_vincenzos_pizza PENG Tomato on everything at @banookbagels new site. 10/10 Exceptional meal at @tavernlondon - the chunion puffs were a highlight, but that strawberry sorbet… the silkiest I’ve tried. Cold chicken at @mulannoodle_ - yet to find a better one in London. Local spot for bánh cuốn @ Tam Saigon Kitchen New sexy-as-f*ck bakery in town @yikou_tw  My go-to local rotisserie in SE @galettoroast and a gorg cookie to finish.
@singburi_e1 aubergine does not come to play.  🥐 @cutthemustardcafe always delivers. Lamination of dreams, as per.

#londonfood #londoneats #londonfoodguide #londonrestaurants #eatlondon by @mannsgotmunch

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BUTTER RICE 🧈
The simplest dishes are often the ones you remember most. This buttery vermicelli rice will forever remind me of my childhood lunches with our family friend, Sato. It was one of the dishes I’d always ask her to make, and over the years, it became one of those recipes that feels like a lil slice of home.
I toast the vermicelli in plenty of @kerrygold_uk until golden and nutty, then cook the washed rice in chicken broth with plenty of black pepper. The most important step? Letting it steam for 15 minutes after cooking, that’s how you get the fluffiest rice. It’s honestly the best rice in my world, big up Sato x

INGREDIENTS Serves 6
1 cup vermicelli 100g @kerrygold_uk  2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups chicken broth ¼ tsp ground black pepper Juice of ½ lemon Salt

METHOD
Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
Toast the vermicelli over a low heat in 50g of Kerrygold until golden and nutty.
Add the washed rice and stir through, then pour in the hot chicken broth. Season with a good pinch of salt and the black pepper.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, depending on your rice.
Remove from the heat, cover with a clean cloth and leave to steam for 15 minutes.
Add the remaining 50g of Kerrygold, fluff through and finish with the lemon juice.

Save this one for the next time you want to make the perfect buttery rice. 🤎AD

#rice #butterrice #vermicellirice #ricerecipe #easyrecipes by @mannsgotmunch

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A few from southern Albania 🇦🇱
One of the most underrated coastlines I’ve been to, ridiculously clear water, and some seriously good views ft the juiciest most flavourful watermelon I’ve have had in my life I kid you not.

A few days spent swimming, hiking, exploring local coves and lying horizontal in between. I’ll be honest though the scran was not hitting as much as I would have liked but maybe we got unlucky…the views made up for it.

A few spots worth saving: 📍 Porto Palermo - stop at the Porto Palermo Restaurant for really good, fresh seafood. 📍 Aquarium Cove - crystal clear water but go early and mid week to avoid crowds.  📍 Gjipe - hike down to the beach, swim, and stay for the views. Bring your own picnic or you can grab a pizza down there.  📍 Albania Glamping, near Himarë - glamp right by the sea, with a private cove and insane views over the ocean.

#albania #southernalbania #balkantravel #traveldiaries #summertravel by @mannsgotmunch

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2 months ago

KEBAB NIGHT
When summer calls for a kebab date night...you know I’m taking that very seriously.
Love this technique of layering spiced lamb mince between tortilla, getting it nice and crispy, then brushing it with a sticky harissa honey glaze. All made even easier with @alfezuk . Serve it up with some delish sides, get the table looking cute and you’ve got yourself a very decent date night my friends.

Ingredients:
400g lamb mince
@alfezuk shawarma spice mix
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Handful chopped parsley
Handful chopped coriander
½ chilli, chopped
5 tortilla wraps, edges trimmed
1 tbsp @alfezuk harissa paste
1 tbsp honey
Salt

#kebabnight #londonfood #datenightideas #lambkebab #homecooking by @mannsgotmunch

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2 months ago

Sometimes you just need the countryside, good food and chatting shit with your bestie.

Spent the past few days tucked away at The Nest @thebidecabin for some much needed R&R and, honestly, it was dreamy AF.

I bloomin love cooking outdoors, no rush, no kitchen chaos, just the Gozney firing away and a glass of vino in hand.

I cooked up pizzettas straight from the oven, charred runner beans and courgettes tossed in a zingy dressing of herbs, garlic, chilli & lemon. Then the easiest baked apricot fool with pistachio and honey because we gotta end with sweet obvz.

Finished the evening off with a long soak in the outdoor bath, tucked underneath the trees, surrounded by nature with nowhere to be…heaven.

Waking up to breakfast overlooking the little woodland, cows grazing 2 metres away and the morning light filtering through the trees… honestly, I could’ve stayed there forever.

A gentle reminder to get the heck out of the city!

Big love
Soph x

#countrysidegetaway #ukstaycation #outdoorcooking #britishcountryside #escapethecity by @mannsgotmunch

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Now I take my BBQ sides VERY seriously.
I need texture. I need flavour. I need something punchy, creamy, crunchy, charred, pickled… basically, all the good stuff. I’ll always bring something a little fun to the BBQ. And honestly, this could be you hun in this heatwave!

My current greatest hits:
1. Beetroot tahini dip, pickled chillies, curry leaf oil & dill
2. My take on the best dip in the world from @holycarrotrestaurant
3. Coronation potato salad
4. Charred stuffed peppers with feta
5. Harissa & manchego pinwheels
6. Marinated tomatoes with chilli crisp
7. Pea fattoush
8. Sweet potato, charred spring onion & sesame dip
9. Crispy smashed spuds tossed in spice mix with fermented chilli
10. Sausage rolls, obvz
11. Smacked cucumber salad with silken tofu sesame ginger dressing

Because no one remembers the boring side dish am I right?

#bbqsides #bbqseason #bbqideas #dips #salads by @mannsgotmunch

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