A delicious Indian-style version of cheese on toast. Continue reading “Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads”
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English macaroons
Classic English macaroons: chewy, intensely almondy and with natural cracks and holes along the surface. Rustic but sublime!
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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”
Crispy aromatic fried chicken
Crispy chicken is always a crowd-pleaser and this dish, with the wonderfully heady flavours of garlic, ginger and white peppercorns, is right up there for me in terms of proper tasty dishes. Continue reading “Crispy aromatic fried chicken”
Moroccan-style cauliflower rice
This is a deliciously light cauliflower dish that it is both easy and quick to make.
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”
Mango, spinach & egg dahl
I don’t eat lentils enough but when I do I want them to be packed with flavour – and this, I think, delivers in bucketloads! Continue reading “Mango, spinach & egg dahl”
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”
Thai garlic and pepper chicken wings
I’m a big fan of sticky finger food and is this my take on my local Thai restaurant’s Gai Pad Gratiem Prik Thai: sticky chicken wings in a garlicky, peppery sauce. Continue reading “Thai garlic and pepper chicken wings”
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”
Strawberry, passionfruit and white chocolate tart
A real summery delight, this tart is easy to make if you use a commercial tart case and a commercial curd. Continue reading “Strawberry, passionfruit and white chocolate tart”
Caponata
This is a seriously wonderful Mediterranean dish of vegetables coated in a tangy tomato sauce. Continue reading “Caponata”
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.
Mocha éclairs
Those classic, reliable and delicious flavours of coffee and chocolate in these mini éclairs. Continue reading “Mocha éclairs”
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”
Mocha meringue mushrooms
Small edible meringue mushroom decorations, with a hint of coffee and chocolate.
Apple crumble mince pies
A different take on mince pies but very delicous and suitably moreish! Continue reading “Apple crumble mince pies”
Browned butter & chocolate chip cookies
Deliciously moreish biscuity treats!
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)”
Miso & rum caramel macarons
A fresh batch of macarons to incorporate a filling I enjoyed in some gorgeous chocolates recently.
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!
Minty yoghurt dip
This refreshing dip, with the toasted cumin seeds adding a gentle warmth of spice, is particularly wonderful with Indian dishes. Continue reading “Minty yoghurt dip”
Punchy anchovy aioli
This very speedy dip, with Caesar salad dressing vibes, packs a lot of flavour. Continue reading “Punchy anchovy aioli”
My ultimate smoky BBQ sauce
Sticky, smoky, spicy and not too sweet, this is my ultimate BBQ sauce. Continue reading “My ultimate smoky BBQ sauce”
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
Black Forest choux buns & éclairs
Fruity, tangy and suitable chocolatey, with a cheeky kirschy-kick! Continue reading “Black Forest choux buns & éclairs”
Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings
Deliciously simple pan-fried cheese patties, using left-over bread and a few staple ingredients. Continue reading “Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings”
Apple and almond lattice tart
An easy tart using wonderfully sharp autumal apples with a kick of almonds, this is lovely served simply with custard or a dollop of crème fraîche. Continue reading “Apple and almond lattice tart”
Hot and sour fish curry
This majestic and intensely fragrant curry, using common store cupboard spices, is very simple and quick to make. Continue reading “Hot and sour fish curry”
Confit garlic: a must-have ingredient!
Fat cloves of garlic, cooked very slowly in the oven in oil until it softens and slightly caramelises is a foodie treat: perfect mashed into potatoes, mixed with bread dough or eaten just as it is….. Continue reading “Confit garlic: a must-have ingredient!”
Spiced apricot & almond shortbread
An easy fruity shortbread with a hint of spiced citrus and a gentle kick of almond. Continue reading “Spiced apricot & almond shortbread “
Orange and raspberry roulade
This orange and raspberry roulade, filled with vanilla cream and smothered in a orange-flavoured milk ganache, is an indulgent dessert that should hit the spot for any occasion.
Star anise sugar
A great ingredient for the kitchen, this well flavoured sugar is excellent used when making cakes and biscuits, imparting a subtle aniseed flavour to the finished bake. Continue reading “Star anise sugar”
Orange and star anise macarons
These punchy macarons are far too easy to eat and when dipped in dark chocolate with a grating of orange zest they are sure to liven up the palate. Continue reading “Orange and star anise macarons”
Sticky ginger and soy pork belly
Melt-in-the-mouth pork belly in a sticky honey and ginger glaze with a hint of chilli heat: what’s not to love? Continue reading “Sticky ginger and soy pork belly”
Christmas stuffing sausage rolls
Well, a sausage roll is for any time of the year, but I quite like to add a few festive flavours around Christmas: chestnuts, dried apricots, Stilton, perhaps a few cranberries: oh, and just a kick of mustard. Continue reading “Christmas stuffing sausage rolls”
Spiced chocolate orange truffles
Another batch of chocolate truffles, this time with orange and a few drops of Fiori di Sicilia, an intensely fragrant citrus extract, often used in panettone. Continue reading “Spiced chocolate orange truffles”
Tomato & pesto focaccia
Light, crispy and chewy, this focaccia is packed with flavour and is ideal torn apart to dip into oil, balsamic vinegar or used as the base for a bruschetta. Continue reading “Tomato & pesto focaccia”
Chocolate and ginger truffles
Perfect as a gift, to serve with coffee or just to eat as a moment of indulgence, these chocolate truffles are bound to have you coming back for another…. Continue reading “Chocolate and ginger truffles”
Perfect & fool-proof Yorkshire Puddings
An essential accompaniment to any roast – even (or especially!) with Christmas lunch – Yorkshire Puddings have a reputation for being very hit and miss in terms of them working. My fool-proof recipe and top tips will guarantee crisp, light and towering puds. Continue reading “Perfect & fool-proof Yorkshire Puddings”
Custard Cream biscuits
This is my take on this classic biscuit: custardy biscuits sandwiched together with a simple custard-flavoured buttercream. A real tea-time treat. Continue reading “Custard Cream biscuits”
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