I love the freshness of this noodle salad. It’s packed full of colour and crunch and completed with a punchy sweet chilli raspberry sauce. The Maravilla Raspberries create the perfect tartness for this sweet chilli sauce as well as a fantastic bright and completely natural colour.
Read MoreThis is a beautiful canapé to serve at the turning of the seasons. The flavours remind me so much of the coming of Autumn and the colours are beautiful. It is one that always goes down well and a canape I bring out time and time again. Do not be put off by the idea of pickling. Despite sounding seemingly impressive and laborious this is almost a cheats way that is incredibly simple and takes no time at all. Look for British grown Victoria blackberries. They are larger and juicer and perfect for this.
Read MoreI love the joy that a sharing platter brings to a table and this is one that never fails to disappoint. The beetroot and raspberry add a beautiful zippiness to the cool creamy labneh and the vivid colour is always a bit of a showstopper. I like to use Maravilla raspberries for this. Plump and juicy and grown in the UK they are the best
Read MoreI love a chilled gazpacho in the summer. It is the perfect summer starter and can be made in no time at all. Bung it all in a blender and ta da! I love to serve mine almost as an Aperitivo in small glasses whilst my guests chatter away. I’ve used British Zara strawberries for this which add a beautifully subtle sweetness to this gazpacho
Read MoreThere is something irresistible about the combination of melted cheese and flaky pastry and no better a time to enjoy it than when the weather turns cooler and we’re in need of some comfort. I especially love to serve these mini tartlets around Christmas time as they are perfect for a celebration.
Read MoreI love fiery salsa and this salsa has a good dose of heat. The strawberry adds a subtle sweetness to the heat that for me creates the perfect salsa. I always use Zara strawberries when making this. They are British grown and full of ripe, juicy flavour. If heat isn’t your thing remove the seeds from the jalapeños before pulsing everything together. I love this with corn chips, crudités, or toasted pita bread and it is delicious on tacos too.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to be partnering with Grana Padano as one of their Tastemakers this year. Grana Padano is a delicious hard cheese that originates from the Po River Valley in Northern Italy. It has a beautifully crumbly texture and is one of my favourite ingredients to work with.
Read MorePoor beetroots don’t get enjoyed nearly enough in my opinion, and sure.. they can be a bit earthy but I love them. My roasted beet salad with caraway seeds, feta, honey and hazelnuts is one of my favourite ways to eat them.
Read MoreThis recipe was originally written for Town & Country UK.
There is nothing more rewarding than making your own bread but it does require a bit of patience. These fluffy flatbreads deliver all the satisfaction of a home baked loaf in less than half the time
Read MoreA crunchy, zingy and nutty slaw that certainly hits the spot if you’re after something fresh. I love to serve this alongside any main and often have it as the star of the show for a midweek lunch.
Read MoreThere’s something incredibly comforting about a risotto and at the moment comfort is something I crave. My pea, feta mint risotto to be bright, light and zesty and is perfect for spring.
Read MoreThis recipe was originally written for Town & Country UK.
We are in undoubtedly what is a strange and unsettling time. Most of us are spending more time at home and probably more time in our kitchen. I’ve always found cooking incredibly grounding and am turning to comforting bowls of soups and stews and dals
Read MoreThis is one of those recipes that can be made purely with store cupboard ingredients. Bar one red onion and the option of parmesan everything can sit patiently at the back of a cupboard for when a rainy day (or a global pandemic) strikes
Read MoreI love using fava beans in recipes as there is no need to soak them. I find them much easier to digest than chickpeas and often use them instead when making hummus’ and dips.
Read MoreThere is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup when the weather turns cool and the sun sets earlier and earlier. I love the simplicity of this soup and its one you can probably make with what’s in your cupboard. The hazelnut butter adds a wonderful richness to it but feel free to use almond butter or even peanut if you’ve none to hand. I’ve included instructions on how to make the crispy rosemary. This isn’t a must but it is a delicious addition and really takes very little effort.
Read MoreI call this a centre stage dish because it really can hold up as star of the show. I love placing vegetables at the heart of the table and for anyone perhaps trying to eat a little less meat this Christmas it makes for a wonderful main course.
Read MoreI love the colours of this salad. It is one that never fails to bring sunshine to an autumnal table no matter the weather. I am generous with the seeds and nuts giving it a bit of a richness and crunchy indulgence
Read MoreI love the colour of this dish. I’ve served it up on toasts but you can enjoy the beetroot as a dip or even as dolloped onto a salad. The dukkah is a great way to finish up any odds and ends of nuts and seeds and spices you’ve got lying around. I’ve given quantities below but feel free to
Read MoreA plate of food that is perfect for when you’re too tired to do any proper cooking but fancy something tasty for supper. Hence I tend to freeze half of this and save some for those evenings. Despite being incredibly healthy it really hits the spot when it comes to comfort food.
Read MoreThis creamy risotto is perfect for chilly October evenings. To make it extra special use a good bottle of prosecco or champagne over white wine. You’ll use about half for the risotto and can reserve the other half for the chef if you wish.
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