Goan Fish Curry
Goa is my happy place, I love the food, the sun and the people. Goan food has been heavily influenced by the Portuguese occupation which lasted 451 years. Fish is plentiful and the signature flavours of the Goan and southern…
Salmon tartare
An important note about salmon. The advice being given now about making any raw fish dish is that you should freeze it first to kill any parasites. I've been lucky to have some top chefs visit us and their advice…
Tartar sauce
Super quick and easy to make. If you prefer more "bits" just increase the quantities. Delicious with fish.
Ridiculously Quick Chicken Satay
It’s good to have some recipes up your sleeve that are incredibly easy to make using shortcuts. In this case it’s the peanut butter. I have served these delicious satay chicken skewers at children’s parties, family picnics and even smart…
Bacon, mushroom & pea pesto rice
If you want to be super quick, you could use precooked rice pouches and microwave to the pack instructions. However you decide to cook this, enjoy! For vegetarian and vegan diets, simple leave out the bacon and cook the mushrooms…
Basque Cheesecake with Maple Peaches & Almond Brittle
It's late September as I write this and the peach season is nearly over. If you can't get hold of peaches, use a mixture of seasonal berries or stone fruit. You'll need to make the cheesecake the day before and…
Cucumber Granita
As you taste this granita, all the flavours come through with each mouthful. Can be served as a palate cleanser or a canapé or pre starter. However you serve it, your guests will love it. I am grateful to Clive…
Chorizo & bean stew with pork belly
I love this dish at any time of year, a great dish to make to share with friends it can be made the day before and simply reheated. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and the leftovers reheat well.
Cheats Ratatouille
A very straight forward recipe which doesn't involve frying off the aubergines separately, simply coked in one pan the secret is to have the oil at a low temperature and stew the veg. I chose not to add courgette to…
Parnsip crisps
These keep for at least a week in an airtight container. The same method can be applied to carrots, beetroots and any root veg, I particularly love Jerusalem artichoke. As well as delicious on their own with drinks I often…