Coconut Red Lentil Dhal
My journey to making a dhal has been a long one. I have always been put off dhals because it…
Roast fig pastries
We have a friend in our village who, every year, brings us wonderful fresh figs. Great with cheese, turned into…
Lime pickled red onions
Once you’ve made this once, you’ll be adding them to salads, meats and cheese sandwiches. I discovered it when making…
Halibut with pancetta, peas & lettuce
Halibut isn’t always available and it’s expensive (but not as expensive as steak) so when it’s available, I buy a…
Salmon filled pasta shells with pea sauce
I have served this as a starter in the restaurant and a main course for a family supper.
BBQ Chicken Wings
Loads of recipes to make your own marinade but for a quick, inexpensive midweek dinner using shop bought BBQ sauce…
Potted Crab
Some guests who have visited the restaurant many times have said that this is at the top of the list…
Chicken Parmigiana
I have a food memory from my time living in Australia of an amazing chicken and spaghetti dish which was…
Thai braised duck legs with yellow curry
If possible, start this recipe the day before allowing at least 12 – 24 hours to marinate as it makes…
Yellow curry paste
The curry pastes available now in shops (buy from Ocado) are very good but nothing beats making your own. This…
Beef Ragout
Make this ragout with chunks of meat for w bowl of comfort. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes. Double the…
Cardamom custard tarts
I was looking for something to serve at one of curry pop up events. I have used the idea of…