SEASONAL RECIPES

A collection of seasonal recipes from Scarlett and Archie. Simple, nourishing dishes
inspired by the changing light, local produce, and the pleasure of gathering.

Rocket Pesto

(Serves 4)
Ingredients

Rocket Pesto:

75g rocket + 25g spinach, finely sliced
50g toasted walnuts
4–5 confit garlic cloves
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
100–120ml extra virgin olive oil

Confit Garlic:

1 whole garlic bulb (or about 10–12 cloves)
150–200ml olive oil (enough to completely cover the cloves)

Method


Pesto:

  1. Crush the walnuts and salt into a coarse meal.

  2. Add the confit garlic and work into a rough paste.

  3. Add the rocket and spinach in batches, pounding and grinding until broken down

  4. Mix in the lemon zest and juice.

  5. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while stirring with the pestle until thick and glossy.

  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Confit Garlic:

  1. Peel the garlic cloves.

  2. Place them in a small saucepan and cover completely with the olive oil.

  3. Heat over the lowest possible heat. The oil should be warm and gently simmering, not bubbling vigorously.

  4. Cook for 30–40 minutes, until the cloves are soft, golden, and can be easily mashed with a fork.

  5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the oil.

  6. Lift out the cloves for the pesto and reserve the garlic-infused oil for dressings, roasting vegetables, or adding to the pesto.