Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads

A delicious Indian-style version of cheese on toast. Continue reading “Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads”

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”

My favourite peanut dipping sauce

This is my take on a lightly spiced peanut dipping sauce: ideal for satays. Continue reading “My favourite peanut dipping sauce”

Moroccan-style cauliflower rice

This is a deliciously light cauliflower dish that it is both easy and quick to make.

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Carrot and swede curry

Whether you are attempting veganuary or not, or just fancy a delicious, flavour-packed curry dish, this should fit the bill. Continue reading “Carrot and swede curry”

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”

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”

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.

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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”

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!

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Upside-down pear, almond & honey cake

A light almond sponge with lightly caramelised honeyed pears. Utterly delicious!
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Rainbow garden fritters

A great summer dish that makes use of practically any vegetables you have lying around!

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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.

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Smoked hummus

Forget that sludgy beige-grey slop that passes itself off for hummus in the shops. Home-made hummus is infinitely better than any you can buy and it is elevated to spectacular heights when you use smoked chickpeas. Continue reading “Smoked hummus”

Ispahan éclairs: with a cheat’s mousse filling!

These éclairs – with the great flavours of raspberry, lychee and rose – are made with a cheat’s  mousse and are topped with raspberry fondant. A sweet treat that is bound to please! Continue reading “Ispahan éclairs: with a cheat’s mousse filling!”

Cappuccino chocolates

There is always something intensely satisfying about making chocolates, not least because you can have whatever flavours, fillings and adornments you want – and at a fraction of the cost from those you buy from the artisan chocolate shops. Continue reading “Cappuccino chocolates”