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Happy Saturday! We’ve just finished filming 30 brand new recipes from the new book and TV show Real Times Recipes coming this Autumn- it’s been full on but it’s shaping up to be the best yet- can’t wait for you to see it. Getting some downtime this weekend with the fam, these two nutters, Max and Sof- gardening, planting, cooking and there may be some needlework! Hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy these beautiful summer days! D x
Charred Spring Onions with Whipped Feta & Burnt Butter | I’ve been loving this recipe using beautiful Irish spring onions from dunnesstores lately- they cook down so sweetly and bring a soft smokiness to the plate. The onions char beautifully, the feta gets whipped into creamy clouds, and the burnt butter ties the whole thing together with a nutty punch. adTime: 15 minutes
Serves: 2, as a side

1 bunch spring onions, roots trimmed
Olive oil
100g Dunnes Stores feta cheese
3 tbsp Dunnes Stores Greek style natural yogurt
Zest of a lemon
40g butter
½ tsp Dunnes Stores chili flakes 

Drizzle the spring onions with olive oil and place them in a hot cast iron pan or directly over a barbecue grill. Cook until the outsides are blistered and slightly blackened, and the insides are tender- turning occasionally to ensure even charring. This should take about 5–6 minutes total.
While the onions cook, add the feta, Greek yogurt, and zest of half a lemon to a food processor. Blitz until the mixture becomes smooth, light, and airy- it should have a creamy, spreadable texture. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt if needed.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Let it bubble and foam, swirling occasionally, until it turns a deep golden colour and smells rich and nutty- this takes just a few minutes. Keep a close eye on it, as it can burn quickly once it starts browning.
Spoon the whipped feta onto a serving plate, creating swoops with the back of a spoon. Arrange the charred spring onions on top. Drizzle generously with the burnt butter, letting it pool around the feta. Finish with a pinch of chili flakes for heat, and serve immediately.
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