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To complete our spring meal that included burrata and pea crostini and Mediterranean short ribs with polenta, I decided on a Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberries and Lavender Cream. This was of course an homage to The Great British Baking Show, but I added an Australian twist! More on that in a bit.

This is a great spring soup and the combination of pea and tarragons is a revelation. Peas and mint are a common pairing but tarragon and peas work so well together and worth trying. I used fresh peas and while fun to do at the height of pea season, I’ll be making this recipe with…

Spinach and feta filo pie — aka spanakopita — makes regular appearances on our table. I serve it as an appetizer, as a side dish and sometimes I even feature it as a main. No matter its role in the meal, spanakopita is always a favorite. This particular version of spanakopita has a special place…