Kiwi-born, UK-based Instagram food influencer Alex Stone, aka @alexskitchenstory, has cooked up some serious followers in her quest to give home chefs confidence in using everyday produce to create meals rich in vegetables, colour, flavour and presentation-factor. In New Zealand for the summer holidays, Alex shares with us a favourite Sunday salad.
What does Sunday look like in your kitchen?
I am a big believer in cooking most nights of the week, but especially on a Sunday. You have the time to make something delicious, but often not the energy after a busy week so I like to cook indulgent but simple recipes. We occasionally have friends and family around for a Sunday lunch, which I love hosting. It’s fun to test out new recipes on them and a chance to make everything I have been saving up in the recipe bank that is suitable for a crowd. If it’s just my husband and me at home, I tend to make meals we can eat straight from the couch in front of a good movie. Sunday is definitely my favourite day to be in the kitchen, I love the vibe it brings to my dishes.
Why have you chosen this dish?
This recipe can be eaten for Sunday lunch or dinner, you could put it out as a side salad to feed a crowd, or pop into bowls and eat as a quick and easy meal on its own. It works across all seasons and is really straightforward, so is a great one to have in your repertoire. This is definitely one of my favourite recipes.
