A delicious Indian-style version of cheese on toast. Continue reading “Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads”
Category: Comfort food
Coronation pork pies
A pork pie is a buffet treat for any time of the year, but I love these around the festive period! Continue reading “Coronation pork pies”
Flaky almond, yuzu & cranberry whirls
These croissant-based pastries are nutty, sticky and delicious. Continue reading “Flaky almond, yuzu & cranberry whirls”
Apple, jalapeño & smoked cheese sourdough
This is particularly punchy sourdough that is at its best when toasted and slathered with butter! Continue reading “Apple, jalapeño & smoked cheese sourdough”
Blackberry & apple frangipane tarts
A seasonal treat using freshly picked blackberries and apples, but these are also great swapping the apples for pears or using different berries. Continue reading “Blackberry & apple frangipane tarts”
Mexican-style cauliflower bites
Crispy pieces of lightly spiced cauliflower served with a smoky, tangy and garlicky dip. Continue reading “Mexican-style cauliflower bites”
Tangy ancho chilli chutney
This is a sharp, slightly punchy chutney that is quick and easy to make and tastes fabulous. Continue reading “Tangy ancho chilli chutney”
Treacle tart crumble
This pudding is simply a classic treacle tart filling but with a crumble topping rather than a pastry base. Continue reading “Treacle tart crumble”
Mojo rojo: spiced red pepper sauce
Mojo rojo is one of my favourite sauces that I have enjoyed on many a holiday in Spain. Continue reading “Mojo rojo: spiced red pepper sauce”
Cheese & marmite buns
This is my tear & share version of the delicious hot cross buns that used to be sold in Marks and Spencer.
Pheasant with apples in a cider & cream sauce
Pheasants cooked with apples and fresh herbs in a silky, creamy sauce. Deliciously comforting! Continue reading “Pheasant with apples in a cider & cream sauce”
Sausagemeat party ring
This is basically a ring version of my go-to sausage rolls recipe. Continue reading “Sausagemeat party ring”
Apple crumble mince pies
A different take on mince pies but very delicous and suitably moreish! Continue reading “Apple crumble mince pies”
Upside-down pear, almond & honey cake
A light almond sponge with lightly caramelised honeyed pears. Utterly delicious!
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Korean chicken (air-fried)
Sticky, fragrant and with a great chilli punch, these easy air-fried chicken bites are so delicious. Continue reading “Korean chicken (air-fried)”
The “Swiss Roll” method for croissant dough!
The idea with this method is that you can make a batch of croissant dough in an easier and quicker way, without having to do lots of different turns. Continue reading “The “Swiss Roll” method for croissant dough!”
Air-fried “dirty fries” in 15 mins
Proper delicious fast food, taking about 10 minutes for cooking the fries and then a further 5 minutes of cooking to finish off.
Rainbow garden fritters
A great summer dish that makes use of practically any vegetables you have lying around!
Parmesan & spring onion “custard”
This softly set, melt-in-the-mouth mousse, which is essentially a savoury custard, makes a great starter or a quirky element of a cheeseboard.
Halloumi, mint & harissa kebabs
Keripic: caramelised chilli & Makrut lime crisps
I first tried these fabulously addictive crisps at an Indonesian restaurant many decades ago and I still adore making them either for a snack or as an accompaniment to a meal. Continue reading “Keripic: caramelised chilli & Makrut lime crisps”
Chicken curry pasties
Delicate, spiced pastry packed with curried chicken thighs and vegetables. Continue reading “Chicken curry pasties”
Lemongrass & Makrut lime custard tarts
This is a British classic with a twist: sweet, buttery almond and lime pastry with a delicately set flavoured custard filling.
Latkes
This is my oven-baked version of these delicious potato bites. Continue reading “Latkes”
Baked caramel lemon custard
This dessert is a cross between a crème caramel and a baked cheesecake, with a slightly denser texture than a crème caramel while retaining the divine, slightly bitter liquid caramel element. Continue reading “Baked caramel lemon custard”
Curried crab tarts
These delicious tarts are packed with crab flavour and are quite certain to be devoured without any trace! Continue reading “Curried crab tarts”
Apple & cinnamon upside-down cake
This is a real return to comfort food classics and is always a treat to tuck into. Continue reading “Apple & cinnamon upside-down cake”
Seeded onion bread
Simple, delicious bread that is just begging to be toasted and spread liberally – very liberally! – with butter. Continue reading “Seeded onion bread”
Yorkshire curd tarts with a twist
My take on this great British classic is certainly not fully authentic – but in my opinion no recipe should be so precious that it can’t cope with being tinkered with! Continue reading “Yorkshire curd tarts with a twist”
Bacon & caramelised onion tarts
There’s very much a Quiche Lorraine vibe going on with these tarts. And this Lorraine has no soggy bottom!
Thai corn fritters
A really quick and delicious sweetcorn take on Thai fish cakes. Continue reading “Thai corn fritters”
Kung po-style prawns
Another sticky, spicy takeaway-style dish: this time, with prawns, but it works brilliantly with chicken pork or vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli. Continue reading “Kung po-style prawns”
Chicken and sweetcorn soup
A delicious, nutritious and comforting soup that is easy to prepare and tastes as good as many restaurant versions. Continue reading “Chicken and sweetcorn soup”
Soft garlic and herb flatbreads
Pillowy soft flatbreads dripping with herby garlic butter: ideal comfort food! Continue reading “Soft garlic and herb flatbreads”
Cranachan roulade
A light-as-air Swiss Roll sponge, filled with Cranachan and smothered with a little of the whisky and honey cream, this roulade is a delicious centrepiece for any occasion. Continue reading “Cranachan roulade”
Smoked mushroom & Dolcelatte tarts
With the smoked mushrooms, blue cheese and hint of tarragon sitting on crisp, buttery puff pastry, these easy tarts are full-on comfort food. Continue reading “Smoked mushroom & Dolcelatte tarts”
Katsu curry
I love a katsu curry, whether using chicken, pork, prawns or vegetables: the contast of that gorgeous silky sauce smothering the crispy meat, fish or veg is wonderful. Continue reading “Katsu curry”
Crispy ginger & soy chicken bao with spiced mayo
Quite simply, this delicious food is perfect eaten in the garden for a street-food vibe or piled onto plates inside for people to assemble themselves! Continue reading “Crispy ginger & soy chicken bao with spiced mayo”
Chorizo, Manchego & caramelised onion tartlets
Packed with flavour, I return to these gutsy mini tarts frequently for simple snacks, as part of an Afternoon Tea spread or even for a picnic in the garden! Continue reading “Chorizo, Manchego & caramelised onion tartlets”
Crispy air-fried harissa chicken wings
These very simple chicken wings are packed with flavour, take moments to prepare and will have you coming back for more. Continue reading “Crispy air-fried harissa chicken wings”
Teriyaki cauliflower “popcorn”
The combination of crispy, sticky, spicy and utterly delicious ticks many boxes for me. Ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli, sesame seeds and panko breadcrumbs combine with the cauliflower to give an exceptionally tasty dish. Continue reading “Teriyaki cauliflower “popcorn””
Homemade Snickers chocolates
A Snickers bar is one of my favourite chocolate bars: this is my “cheat’s take” on this.
The best sticky BBQ wings with blue cheese dip
Sticky chicken wings and a punchy blue cheese dip: two very compatible bed-fellows that always guarantee foodie happiness. Not to mention very messy fingers! Continue reading “The best sticky BBQ wings with blue cheese dip”
Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings
Deliciously simple pan-fried cheese patties, using left-over bread and a few staple ingredients. Continue reading “Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings”
Rum baba stollen bites
A simple, kind of “throw it all together” bake, this is basically stollen crossed with rum babas and is a popular sweet treat in this house. It is not just for making and eating at Christmas either; I often make it for Easter and at various other times of the year. Continue reading “Rum baba stollen bites”
Fabulous fishcakes: my ultimate store-cupboard standby!
This is what I think is a real store-cupboard winner: they are delicious, take minutes to prepare and taste like you have spent ages making them!
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Butternut squash and crab soup
Put simply, this is a delicious, low-fat warming soup that will have you diving back into the pan for more. Continue reading “Butternut squash and crab soup”
Simple vegetable tarts
Very delicious tarts using practically whatever vegetables you have…..an ideal lunch or light main course. Continue reading “Simple vegetable tarts”
Perfect roast dinner accompaniments
A roast dinner -always one of the most exciting meals to eat – is never complete without an assortment of sides and accompaniments. Continue reading “Perfect roast dinner accompaniments”
My ultimate stuffing
This is the stuffing I make more than any other: laden with many goodies, it enhances any roast dinner. Continue reading “My ultimate stuffing”
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