Dish Simone Ashley, fennel, potato & gruyère gratin with charcuterie and a negroni
Mar 12, 2025
Simone Ashley, a rising star known for her roles in Bridgerton and Sex Education, chats about her culinary passions and career highlights. She shares her love for Gruyère cheese and her mother's South Indian curries. There's a delightful cocktail mix as she enjoys a Negroni while discussing her upcoming rom-com, Picture This. Simone opens up about working with Brad Pitt in F1 and reflects on the impact of Bridgerton. The conversation flows to fortune-telling and the charming peculiarities of family dynamics.
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Gruyère By The Fireside
- Simone Ashley describes an obsessive, cozy relationship with Gruyère while sitting by a fire in the Alps.
- She often ate it straight with a bit of honey and called it dangerously addictive.
South Indian Home Flavors
- Simone describes growing up with South Indian (Tamil) food and many condiment sides like pachadi and lime pickle.
- She loves lime pickle so much she and friends ate poppadoms with lime pickle during a Christmas curry binge.
Safely Slice For Even Gratin
- Use a mandolin to slice potatoes and fennel very thinly for an even gratin.
- Always use the mandolin guard or a cut-resistant glove to avoid serious cuts.